Seanad debates

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

  • Banking Sector Issues (4 speeches)
    The purpose of this Adjournment matter is to get some clarification from the Government on the proposed role of the KfW bank, a German bank which the Taoiseach mentioned in his speech announcing...
  • Commercial Rates Issues (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House today. I am worried about a matter arising from the Local Government Bill 2013, the potential for rates to apply to unused or closed...
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this matter. It is my second time putting down the same Adjournment matter as I also dealt with this in February last, and I am now...
  • Direct Provision System (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to the House. I am not a wholehearted advocate of direct provision as a means of housing people who are seeking asylum in this country,...