Seanad debates

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Seanad Éireann approves...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of chairperson of the Standards in Public Office Commission, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2,...
• Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (2 speeches)
  I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2A) (inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020, copies of which were laid in draft form...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Data Protection (4 speeches)
    We need to start by acknowledging the important role that Ireland plays in the data sector. It is one that I hope will continue to grow. The question today is about how we manage those data and...
  • Disability Support Services (9 speeches)
    Míle Buíochas a Aire Stáit agus a Sheanadóir Byrne. Anois beidh an dara ní i dTosach Suíonna againn leis an Seanadóir Martin Conway, which relates to the need...
  • School Enrolments (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I am delighted that my Commencement matter is being taken but it is interesting that I have come here from a meeting of the Joint Committee on...
  • Hospital Services (5 speeches)
    With an Acting Chairman and Minister of State from County Roscommon, I am expecting a very good hearing. I join in welcoming the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, who now represents the people...
  • Consumer Rights (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairman. I also thank the Cathaoirleach for eventually selecting this matter, which has been submitted every week since we resumed this term. I am glad to finally seek...
  • Road Projects (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being with us. I am sorry the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is not here but I am sure the Minister of State will bring some good news. For over 40...
• Traveller Accommodation: Statements (23 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State and thank Senators for being here for this important debate.
• Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (35 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to bring this important Bill before the Seanad this evening. It represents an important step forward in the pursuit of equality...