Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

  • State Examinations (37 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, for being here. She knows that the secondary school teachers are going on strike in December and January with very good...
  • Medical Cards (5 speeches)
    The title of this matter speaks for itself. I have been contacted by a number of parents of children with Down's syndrome, who have told me that they are constantly driving their children -...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (9 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is welcome back to the House. It is the first opportunity I have had to engage with him on an issue since he was promoted. I...
  • General Practitioner Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I know he is stepping in for the Minister for Health on this matter. Ireland has the highest rate of hereditary haemochromatosis, which is a...