Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills to the House. I call on Senator Michael Comiskey to move his motion.
  • Summer Works Scheme Applications (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for facilitating this Adjournment debate. I had received representations from the school in question in County Louth before the second round of summer works scheme...
  • Child Care Services Funding (5 speeches)
    Before calling Senator Averil Power, I welcome Deputy Charles Flanagan on his maiden visit to the Seanad. I congratulate him on his recent appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs...
  • Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (4 speeches)
    Like others, I was pleased to see Deputy Flanagan become a senior Minister. It is long overdue and well-deserved. This may be his maiden visit to Seanad Éireann, since he has not served...