Seanad debates

Monday, 19 April 2021

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann passed, on 1 April 2021, the Children (Amendment) Bill 2020, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann,...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, for coming to the House. Quite a number of Commencement matters were submitted by colleagues during the week so I ask him to bear with me for...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Pension Provisions (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to take this matter. When I tabled this Commencement matter prior to Easter, I was reflecting a frustration as I have been continuously...
    • Disability Services Provision (5 speeches)
      The next matter has been raised by Senator Wall. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler, to the House and thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule...
    • Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being in the House to take this very important Commencement debate on the fair deal scheme, which is a good scheme when it works but for farm families and the...
    • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
      I will bring the Minister of State back to October 2018, when I first met representatives of the Autism School Dublin 15 committee, which campaigns for a dedicated special school. They spoke...
    • Airline Vouchers (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee.
    • Domestic Violence Policy (5 speeches)
      I warmly welcome the Minister. As she will be aware, one of the many repercussions of the lockdown policies has been the dramatic increase in the incidence of domestic violence, with vulnerable...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2021, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...
  • Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate in the public interest advertising and sponsorship of gambling; and to provide for related matters.
  • Planning and Development Act 2000 Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 3) Regulations 2021, a copy of...
  • Planning and Development Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been...
  • Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Protection of Young Persons (Employment) (Exclusion of Workers in the Fishing and Shipping Sectors)...
  • National Marine Planning Framework: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft National Marine Planning Framework, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 24th March, 2021.
  • Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(v) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2018, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to...
  • Children Amendment Bill 2020: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (12 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee. This is a Seanad Bill, which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First,...
  • Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Water Quality: Motion (33 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: recognises that clean water is a basic human right of every inhabitant of this country and acknowledges that access to clean water and sanitation is also a...