Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 June 2019

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Special Needs Assistants (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor.
  • School Accommodation Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to deal with this important matter, which I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise. The standard of primary education provided by teachers...
• Visit of Lebanese Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call on the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will join me in welcoming His Excellency Mr. Gebran Bassil, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon. On my own...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Free Travel Scheme (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter, which deals with a very important point. It is not her area but I ask her to ensure my concerns over the need for clarification will be...
  • Homelessness Strategy (24 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, and thank him for appearing in the House, although I acknowledge he is not the Minister of State with responsibility for the matter. I ask that...
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018 on 12 June 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (143 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998; and No. 2, motion regarding the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, to be taken at 1.45...
• Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy (13 speeches)
  We will now proceed with tributes to the former Member, the late John Robb. Before I invite Senators to contribute, I extend a warm welcome to John's son and daughter, William and Martha, and...
• Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (17 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister. The two motions will be debated together and decided separately.