Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 December 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 Senator Robbie Gallagher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Nursing Homes Support Scheme (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to be here this morning to discuss the nursing homes support scheme. Calls for the overhaul of the...
  • Broadcasting Sector (9 speeches)
    The next Commencement matter is from Senator Ollie Crowe. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Brien, to the Chamber.
  • Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending. This matter relates to the range of supports to encourage people who are out of work to take up training and skilling opportunities. The reason I...
  • Community Employment Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I think it is my first time addressing him since his elevation, so I congratulate him on that. I have been asked to raise this matter by...
  • Forestry Sector (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. Ireland has a forestry industry that provides approximately 12,000 badly needed jobs throughout the country, particular in rural areas, including my county,...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I acknowledge and congratulate the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and, more importantly, the Minister for Education, on the work that has been...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development Bill 2020 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair,...
• Planning and Development Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (40 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. He has made a number of previous visits to the House. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report...
• Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (15 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Technological Universities Agenda: Statements (29 speeches)
  I am grateful for the opportunity for me and the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, who will also contribute to the debate, to update the House on the progression of the technological university...