Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 November 2020

• 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 Senators Róisín Garvey and Malcolm Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Water Services (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House to deal with the issue of water and wastewater infrastructure as raised by Senators Byrne and Garvey. The Senators are sharing time and have four...
  • Flood Relief Schemes (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House; it is great to have him here. This issue of how we are going to cope with the devastation of the flooding is very important for west Cork and its...
  • Urban Development (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, to the House and I wish him the very best in his role. On 9 July, I spoke on the Order of Business on the eve of a decision being made by Waterford...
  • European Health Insurance Card (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs for addressing this Commencement matter on the European health insurance card, EHIC. To be fair to him, he is always keen to come in to address...
  • Travel Trade Sector (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I seek an update on the unique and dire situation of travel agencies. The companies are operating at a loss of about 130% in refunding all...
  • School Accommodation (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House today to respond to my questions. My Commencement matter is on Clonturk Community College, a new secondary school in Dublin 11. The...
• Resignation of Member (1 speech)
  I have received notice in writing from Senator Elisha McCallion of her resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. Consequently, a casual vacancy has arisen in the membership of Seanad...
• Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (33 speeches)
  I think this is my first time speaking in the Chamber since we were re-elected. It feels nice to be back. The programme for Government, as set out, was a great one, and one to which we all...
• Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Biodiversity: Motion (45 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State. It is nice to have her back in the room with us.