Seanad debates

Monday, 17 May 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021 on 12 May 2021, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired....
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Common Agricultural Policy (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for being here this morning. The CAP reform negotiations that are currently under way were initiated in 2018 and Ireland had to make a submission by January 2020. I have...
  • Cancer Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler, to the House. As always, it is good to see her. She always gives a very comprehensive response to Commencement...
  • Health Services (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I also thank her for the work she does on behalf of older people and in the area of mental health. It is fitting that she is here to discuss the...
  • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for the work she has done with nursing homes in her portfolio of older people. It is such a relief for people at the moment to be able to visit...
  • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit as teacht go dtí an Teach ar maidin. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil a lán oibre le déanamh aige. Gabhaim buíochas leis as a...
  • Middle East (5 speeches)
    We are on the brink of a full-scale war in Israel and Palestine, with Israel bombing Gaza and Hamas firing rockets. The only way to stop this horrific spiral of violence and displacement is to...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. a1 , motion regarding the report of the Committee of Selection to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, Loan Guarantee Schemes...
• Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the Seventh Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before Seanad Éireann.
• Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Young People: Motion (43 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges that: - Ireland recognises the contribution young people make to our society, including working and volunteering in their communities and...
• Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel: Statements (29 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for coming in to update Senators on this important issue and the tragic situation which seems to repeat itself over and over again for the people...
• Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Second Stage (82 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".