Seanad debates

Friday, 6 November 2020

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senators Lisa Chambers and Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Regional Airports (7 speeches)
    The first matter will be Senator Chambers and Murphy on the issue of support for Ireland West Airport Knock. Before they arise to talk on the issue, it would be remiss of me not to mention the...
  • Recycling Policy (6 speeches)
    I support the points made by Senators Chambers and Murphy during the discussion on the previous Commencement matter. It is vital that the funding is provided to Knock Airport. I welcome...
  • Election Monitoring Missions (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. Election counts are to the fore of most of our minds at the moment as we watch the continuing drama in the United States, and we hope this will resolve itself...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is welcome and I thank her for being here. I rise to raise with her the important topic of St. Mary's Special School in Navan. It has a requirement for a...
  • Local Improvement Scheme (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. I thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to attend. I would like to talk about the local improvements scheme, LIS. LIS funding...
  • Healthcare Policy (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the Chamber and I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter. It is an issue that has grown in prominence on account of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (37 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 26, motion 6, postponed division on the amendment to the motion on biodiversity, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, motion re arrangements...
• Minute's Silence for UN Soldiers Killed in Niemba Ambush (1 speech)
  I ask Senators to stand in recognition of the service and sacrifice of the UN soldiers who died in the Niemba ambush 60 years ago in the service of the United Nations and of peace.
• An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 speech)
  Senator McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 8 be taken before No. 26, motion 6." The Deputy Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is...
• Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Children Act, 2001 to permit the publication and broadcasting of reports and images identifying or likely to...
• Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for hate crime; the imposition of a heavier penalty on an offender whose commission of a relevant offence (a...
• Biodiversity: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Senator Róisín Garvey on Thursday, 5 November 2020:
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: The Seanad on its rising on Friday, 6th November, 2020, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday,...
• Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the third report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad.
• Data Protection Regulations: Motion (13 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2020, a copy of which was laid...
• Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (83 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion, presumably in practical terms...
• Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (18 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (No. 14 of 2020) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on the 9th day...