Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:00:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Historical Artefacts (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to the House.
    • Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending. I am here to speak about the investment in Portiuncula University Hospital and Roscommon University Hospital, and the reason I am here is that our...
    • Housing Policy (4 speeches)
      The Housing Commission has completed its work on a referendum in respect of housing. I commend the work of the commission. I tabled this matter to give the Minister and the Government an...
    • Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
      Our next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Tim Lombard regarding Ballinspittle National School. It is a lovely part of the world. I was there at the weekend. The Senator has four...
    • Grant Payments (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, to the House this afternoon. I appreciate that the senior Minister has taken time out of his busy schedule to deal with this Commencement matter which...
    • Enterprise Support Services (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and to conclude at 4.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time...
  • Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (4 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Control of Dogs Act 1986, and for that purpose, to provide for dog control notices, to provide for...
  • Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Second Stage (15 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."