Seanad debates

Friday, 5 March 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 John Cummins that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Water Quality (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
  • Harbours and Piers (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ba mhaith liom labhairt faoi Chuan Dhún Laoghaire, atá faoi Chomhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin. The Minister...
  • Passport Services (7 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Teachta Brophy. As he will be aware, we are under strict limitations at present as a result of Covid. All of us who are present in the House are...
  • Eating Disorders (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the important issue of eating disorders. I mention that this is international eating disorders awareness week, a week providing information around...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. While we would have loved to have the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, with us, he will convey our message to his Green Party ministerial colleague. As the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (32 speeches)
  Mar is eol do na Seanadóirí go léir, seo Seachtain na Gaeilge. Like many people, níl mórán Gaeilge agam. However, táim ag freastal ar ranganna Gaeilge faoi...
• Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for improved information and tracing for adopted persons in relation to their adoption, for that purpose to amend...
• Health Insurance (International Students) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Insurance Act 1994 (as amended) to introduce a new definition of a health insurance contract to that...
• Taxi Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to allow for the transfer of licences.
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Friday, 5th March, 2021, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Monday, 8th...
• Adult Safeguarding Bill 2017: Restoration to Order Paper (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 169 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Adult Safeguarding Bill 2017, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad...
• Seanad Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015: Restoration to Order Paper (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 169 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015, which had reached Committee Stage prior to...
• Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Restoration to Order Paper (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 169 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the...
• Local Government (Use of CCTV in Prosecution of Offences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, to the House.
• Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (17 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and colleagues. Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once to an amendment on Report Stage except its proposer,...