Seanad debates

Friday, 19 February 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to the House. I thank him for taking time out from his busy schedule to take two of these important Commencement matters. If the Minister will bear...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Driver Test (5 speeches)
    I again thank the Minister for coming into the House.
  • Just Transition Fund (4 speeches)
    This House is well aware of the significance of the power generation facility at Moneypoint in west Clare and of the impact it has had on the economy of the country and on the growth and...
  • An Bord Pleanála (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House. He will not be a stranger to this topic. I am endeavouring to again raise the issue of two e-planning or online planning systems....
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House so quickly again. I very much appreciate that she was only here last week listening to us speak about exactly the same topics. As she...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (4 speeches)
    It is good to see the Minister of State here, we all very much appreciate her time. I asked for this Commencement matter because of the frustration and worry of parents of children with special...
  • Qualifications Recognition (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus leis an Aire Stáit fosta as an gceist seo a ghlacadh. Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh mórán eolais aige agus...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (37 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Monday, 22 February 2021, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business;...
• Local Government (Use of CCTV in Prosecution of Offences) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision in relation to the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution by local authorities of certain...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) On its rising today, the Seanad shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 22nd February, 2021, in...
• Planning and Development Regulations: Motions (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
• Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman. We are going to have to run a tight ship because there are only 90 minutes for this debate....
• Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (40 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Senator Sherlock. I am proud that today a student issue is the subject of the first Bill I have brought to this House....