Seanad debates

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:00:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Lynn Ruane that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Direct Provision System (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being in the Seanad. I am raising an important issue relating to direct provision and the Government's commitment to ending the current system for the reception...
  • Defibrillators Provision (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. We all looked in shock last Saturday week at the distressing scenes at the soccer match between Finland and Denmark when a young and fit...
  • Official Engagements (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. On Sunday, 30 May, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, visited China for a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr....
  • Teaching Council of Ireland (5 speeches)
    The issue I bring to the attention of the Minister of State relates to the Teaching Council. A friend of mine contacted me about a month ago because of issues she was having registering with the...
  • Road Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. It is always nice when you try to bring up a local issue that there is a Minister of State present who knows the area quite well and who knows the...
  • Defective Building Materials (14 speeches)
    I am joining my colleagues, Senators Blaney and Dooley, to represent the people of Mayo, Donegal and Clare on the ongoing issue of pyrite and mica, which has affected the homes of thousands of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
  The Order for Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 25 June 2021, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate;...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: (1) That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Friday,...
• Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2021: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2021, copies of which have...
• Offences against the State Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (16 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the...