Seanad debates

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport,...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Ferry Services Provision (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, back to his alma mater.
    • Heritage Sites (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, to the refurbished House and I thank him for loosening the purse strings to do a wonderful job on the historic Leinster House. The Office of Public...
    • School Accommodation Provision (6 speeches)
      The father of the House is here, and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan.
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    Sula bhfiafraím ar Threoraí an Tí an tOrd Gnó a thairiscint, ba mhaith liom fáilte ar ais a chur roimh gach Comhalta den tSeanaid ar ócáid an chéad...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (133 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the...
  • Data Protection Act Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019,a copy of which...
  • Official Languages Act Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form...
  • Social Welfare Bill 2019: Committee Stage (97 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
  • Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (223 speeches)
    As a former Member of this House, I am delighted to see the Seanad back in its rightful place and to address it here for the first time. I thank Senators for the opportunity to discuss the...