Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

  • Railway Stations (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Senator Conway is on parade.
  • Poultry Industry (15 speeches)
    Before I proceed with Senator Mullen's Commencement matter, I note that it deals with a sensitive subject matter which has the potential to affect adversely the reputations of individuals. I...
  • Live Exports (5 speeches)
    It was with deep shock and alarm that we heard the news last week that Cork Marts proposes to pull out of the export trade of live calves. It is a very important trade because it takes the glut...
  • Local Employment Service (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to talk about this very important issue. I speak today in the context of the figures released that 52% of the total number of people unemployed are...