Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 May 2019

• 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 Senator Robbie Gallagher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Home Care Packages Funding (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to the Chamber. Tá fáilte romhat. I ask Senator Robbie Gallagher to proceed with his Commencement...
  • Road Network (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State. My issue is that, as the Minister of State is aware, there is a long-standing proposal to build the new Cork to Limerick motorway. It is back on the books and a...
• Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad...
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following order in draft:Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2019.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector), back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No....
• Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector): Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad...
• Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024: Statements (19 speeches)
  I appreciate the opportunity to discuss progress on the implementation of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024. I thank Senator Dolan for his initiative...
• National Broadband Plan: Statements (31 speeches)
  I thank the Seanad for providing time for statements on this matter. This is a really important investment for the future of the country. Since Telecom Éireann was privatised 20 years ago,...