Seanad debates

Monday, 14 June 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 Erin McGreehan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Social Welfare Benefits (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, for taking it on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys. My...
  • Social Welfare Benefits (4 speeches)
    Thank you for accepting my Commencement matter, a Chathaoirligh. The Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, is very welcome. I raise the issue of the costs faced by the over-70s and ask the...
  • Common Agricultural Policy (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I tabled this Commencement matter following a lot of engagement with small farmers. I visited a number of farms in the last few days in County...
  • Tax Collection (4 speeches)
    I raise the issue of professional withholding tax, which is a matter many will not know about because the only people affected are those who collect it and those who pay it. It affects many...
  • Direct Provision System (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. I am raising the question of the Courtown Hotel emergency direct provision centre,...
  • Departmental Buildings (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for facilitating this Commencement debate and the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, for attending. The building belonging to the Technological University, TU, of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude at 3.45 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the...
• Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2021: Second Stage (29 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Public Service Pay Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (16 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (32 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share my time with Senator Higgins.