Seanad debates

Friday, 12 February 2021

• 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 Pat Casey 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 to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Mary Butler, for coming to the House. Half of the matters relate to health, as they would in the middle of a global pandemic.
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I want to raise the issue of vaccinations for residents of care homes owned and operated by religious congregations and for those elderly members of...
  • Health Services Staff (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. The issue of public health doctors is an important one in our community, notwithstanding Senator Mullen's remarks. There have been numerous reports recommending...
  • Cultural Objects (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Noonan, to the House.
  • Natural Heritage Areas (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairperson and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for being here to discuss the Curragh of Kildare, which is a unique and special place, both to those of us from...
  • Disability Activation Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I thank him, his Department and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, for their engagement on this important issue. I know that the Minister met with...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on mental health and Covid-19, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude at 4.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed seven...
• Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (48 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for coming to the House again today. We could nearly make her an honorary Member as this stage. We are taking statements on mental health and...