Seanad debates

Tuesday, 5 March 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed, on 28 February 2024, the Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad...
• 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 Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Electoral Process (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. As the Minister of State knows, we will have a referendum on Friday. We do not know what the results will be but it is certain that we will see the...
  • Development Contributions (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairman. We look forward to good coverage of today's Seanad Commencement matters in the local newspapers. I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on behalf of...
  • Energy Policy (7 speeches)
    The importation of coal from the Cerrejón mine in La Guajira, Colombia, has been the subject of long-standing serious concern especially when, having previously ceased imports, the ESB...
  • Regeneration Projects (6 speeches)
    It would have been great to have the Minister for housing in, but I am sure he is very busy. This relates to upstairs living. I ask the Minister what has been done to achieve the programme for...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an EU talent pool, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude...
• Improved Rail Passenger Rights with Compensation for Delays and Cancellations Bill 2024: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require the National Transport Authority (NTA) to produce a report, to be delivered to the Minister of the Government with...
• EU Talent Pool: Motion (7 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 5, inclusive, agreed to.