Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

  • Media Pluralism (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for attending. I know that he is busy today and it is very much appreciated. In recent years, the death knell of local...
  • Defence Forces Remuneration (13 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House again. On 3 August 1923, the new Irish State passed the Defence Forces Act, which raised an armed force to be called Óglaigh na...
  • School Transport (20 speeches)
    We have two more Commencement matters. Senators Rose Conway-Walsh and O'Donnell are sharing time. The Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, has been waiting patiently in the wings. If this...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (10 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter for discussion. Conscious of time, I will be brief. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House although I had requested...