Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 May 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education...
• Commencement Matter (0 speeches)
  • Skills Shortages (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, to the House. I have enormous regard for him. He has a very fundamental understanding of his brief and realises the importance of skills...
  • Schools Building Contractors (9 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, for coming to the House. I am a bit disappointed that the Minister for Education and Skills is not here but I understand he is busy. I...
  • Health and Social Care Professionals (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this very important issue. I have been contacted by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, which has concerns regarding the...
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the House this morning. I thank her for her presence here. I again raise the issue of the funding of Milltown group sewerage scheme. Those concerned...
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 on 2 May 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• Order of Business (81 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Childcare Support Bill 2017 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 1.45 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2,...
• Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit recognised schools, subject to certain exceptions, from charging admission or enrolment fees or from otherwise seeking...
• First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Existing Teachers) Bill 2018: First Stage (7 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the introduction of a requirement that all existing staff in schools be trained in occupational first aid response...
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Health at its meeting today has completed its consideration of the following order passed by the Seanad on 25 April 2018:(i) Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005...
• Childcare Support Bill 2017: Committee Stage (9 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• CervicalCheck Screening Programme: Statements (26 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, to the House.