Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 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 Erin McGreehan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House. Before I address my Commencement matter directly, I welcome the announcement from the HSE this morning that women will be able to...
  • County Development Plans (5 speeches)
    The next matter concerns the inclusion of buildings and structures in the record of protected structures in the current Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county development plan.
  • Maternity Leave (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and I wish her continued success in her portfolio. I urge her to continue all of the good work she is going in that regard. This matter relates to maternity...
  • Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (5 speeches)
    The Minister, Deputy Foley, is very welcome to the House.
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister and thank her for attending in person. It is very important that senior Ministers attend debates here in the Seanad. It is also important for my constituents. On 7...
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House and thank her for appearing in person to address this Commencement matter. It calls for an update on the status of a school's application for the construction...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, proposed division on Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2020, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding...
• Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 speeches)
  Now we will deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2020. On Tuesday, 8 December 2020, on the question that the Bill be read a Second Time, a division was...
• Sittings Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on Friday, 11th...
• Fourth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: "That the fourth report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad."
• Deportation Moratorium (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (19 speeches)
  Before calling on Senator Higgins I wish to congratulate the Minister, Deputy McEntee, on her great news. I hope that all Senators have wished her well. I am sure she can expect a lot of gifts...
• Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (47 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for coming in to discuss his very important issue. At one stage during the debate on climate change in 2015, the Pope said it was the most...