Seanad debates

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

  • Environmental Policy (2 speeches)
    The issue I raise arises from proceedings in the European Parliament last week when the environment committee voted on and updated the environmental impact assessment Directive. One of the key...
  • Child Protection Issues (3 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this issue for debate. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Ciarán Cannon. Last year the people...
  • Garda Vetting Applications (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy John Perry.
  • Disability Allowance Appeals (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, for coming here to answer my Adjournment matter. Can he explain the long delay in dealing with appeals for the disability allowance? I made...