Seanad debates

Thursday, 11 April 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Schemes (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, and congratulate him on his reappointment. I wish him every success in his remaining time in office.
  • Vacant Properties (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Seanadóir Malcolm Byrne. Is é an t-ábhar anois ná the need for the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, to make a statement on the total number...
  • Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending. My Commencement matter seeks clarity from the Department of Health on its commitment to capital funding for a permanent national rehabilitative day...
  • Primary Care Centres (6 speeches)
    We will return to Senator Conway. We proceeded because he was not present and we said we would go back to take his Commencement matter.
  • Maternity Leave (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming here, in the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman's place, today. Any of us who are fortunate to have had babies know the immense value of maternity leave. It is...
  • Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
    I am here today to raise the circumstances of a school that has been incredibly patient with the Department of Education. If this was an exercise in doing everything by the book, with the...
• Election of Member (1 speech)
  I welcome you all back from your Easter break. I have to announce that the following Member has been elected to fill the casual vacancy in the membership of the Seanad to which...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (50 speeches)
  On my own behalf and that of the House, I congratulate Senator O'Hara on his election to Seanad Éireann. I welcome to the Public Gallery his mum and aunt. You are very welcome and I hope...
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to require the Health and Safety Authority to prepare and publish a code...
• EU Regulations (Police Co-operation on Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings): Motion (11 speeches)
  I welcome Councillor Deirdre Donnelly and her group from Stillorgan who are here this afternoon. I thank them for being here. I hope they have a very pleasant afternoon. I welcome the...
• Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (41 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, back to the House and congratulate him on his reappointment.