Seanad debates
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
- 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 the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Charlie McCoalogue to the House. It is good to see a full Cabinet Minister taking a Commencement Matter.
- Forestry Sector (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber to discuss a query with regard to the Forestry Act 2014. Over the past number of years we have had objections and backlogs with forestry felling...
- Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Norma Foley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Josepha Madigan. This topic is of the...
- Legislative Reviews (4 speeches)
I welcome our guests in the Gallery. The much anticipated report from the three-year review into Ireland's abortion legislation was released on 25 April. Before its official release a series of...
- Cybersecurity Policy (4 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This weekend marks the second anniversary of the largest ever cyberattack on a State institution or agency. As far as we know, it is the largest...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I wish to welcome the students from St. Fintan's National School, Sutton. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I hope they...
- Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. X) Regulations 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. X) Regulations 2023, a copy of...
- Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. Y) Regulations 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. Y) Regulations 2023, a copy of...
- Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been...
- Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, to the House. She is very welcome. Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, in the names of Senators Boylan, Gavan, Ó Donnghaile and...
- Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (24 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Senator Ruane. I welcome the Minister to the House. We are proposing this legislation today to address a number of...