Seanad debates
Monday, 21 June 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Regina Doherty that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister of State...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Travel Documents (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for his attendance in the House this morning to discuss this matter. I wish to raise the importance of Ireland’s implementation of the EU digital Covid...
- School Accommodation (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, to the Chamber. To set the scene, Barna is a popular place to live....
- Job Creation (4 speeches)
Earlier this year, a briefing paper was produced on unemployment blackspots in the State. The CSO defined an unemployment blackspot as an electoral division whose labour force exceeded 200...
- Pharmacy Services (4 speeches)
I bid the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, good morning. The minor ailment scheme is an internationally recognised extended pharmacy service which allows pharmacists to improve public health...
- Employment Support Services (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House. In this Commencement matter, I am seeking an extension of the reasonable accommodation fund to the public sector and, in light...
- Defence Forces (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this very relevant matter. This morning, I am asking the Minister for Defence whether on completion of a military ceremony at the...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 speeches)
Since the end of the 18th century, Luxembourg's national day has celebrated the reigning monarch's birthday. Celebrations in the capital usually begin with a torch-lit procession. There are...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (41 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the eleventh report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without...
- Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend SI. No. 600/2001 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, to provide for the removal of planning...
- Eleventh Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
I move: "That the report be adopted, laid before the House and printed."
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Aviation Sector: Statements (56 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her for taking the time today to address this important issue.
- Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Committee Stage (147 speeches)
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