Seanad debates
Friday, 26 March 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has passed the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021, changed from the Family Leave Bill 2021, on 25 March 2021, without amendment. Dáil Éireann...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Covid-19 Pandemic (4 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I have two questions which require "Yes" or "No" answers.There is an unfortunate tradition of verbiage being prepared for Ministers to read. It is not...
- Community Development Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Brien, to the Chamber. As everybody knows, community centres are important...
- Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
The Minister of State is welcome. I begin by mentioning the "Prime Time Investigates" programme broadcast last night which has touched many of us. I am here to speak on special needs and...
- Citizenship Applications (5 speeches)
I warmly welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, to the House.
- Citizenship Applications (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a bheith linn agus as an cheist seo a ghlacadh. What I am asking for is very straightforward. People have been in touch with me and many of my MLA and MP...
- Garda Stations (5 speeches)
I thank the Acting Chairman, Senator Boyhan, and acknowledge that he has connections to the wonderful county of Tipperary. I welcome the Minister to the House and thank her for taking this...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (44 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the early signature of the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No....
- Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce to sixteen years the age at which a person is entitled to be registered as a European Parliament and Local Government...
- Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Family...
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 speeches)
I warmly welcome the Minister. She is almost resident with us in the Seanad these days. I thank her for being here for Committee Stage of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I understand that the Leader wishes to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.
- 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, 26thMarch, 2021, shall adjourn until 10.30 a.m. on Monday,...
- Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, is very welcome to the House. I thank him for his engagement on this legislation. As many...
