Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of a motion regarding the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the proposal for regulations and a directive of the...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John McGahon - the need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,...
  • Sports Funding (6 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for accepting this Commencement matter and the Minister of State for coming to discuss this important issue. I will provide some context as to why I am raising this...
  • Flood Relief Schemes (4 speeches)
    It is great to have the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, here to discuss the issue of the flooding in Ring. Last Friday evening, we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome him to Ring,...
  • State Properties (4 speeches)
    Ar dtús, bhí an tAire Stáit anseo inné agus cuirim fáilte roimhe arís inniu. I wish to thank him for all his work on another big problem we have in our part of the...
  • Road Network (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. The subject matter that I wish to discuss with him is one that we discussed here some time ago. I have also discussed it with many of his...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my behalf and, I am sure, on behalf of all of us as Members of Seanad Éireann, I extend our comhghairdeachas and congratulations...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
  I echo the comments of the Cathaoirleach with regard to Congressman Tim Kennedy and I wish him the very best for his term. The Order of Business today is No. 1, Health (Termination of...
• Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting or threatening retail workers...
• Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (91 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 in the names of Senators Mullen and Keogan has been ruled out of order.
• Loneliness: Motion (25 speeches)
  We will discuss the motion on loneliness, brought forward by the Green Party group. Time is limited to 60 minutes, with speakers having six minutes apiece. I welcome the Minister of State to...