Seanad debates

Tuesday, 29 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 Gerard Craughwell 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)
  • Diplomatic Representation (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important topic. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Ireland has always played a part in international peace and stability missions. The...
  • Primary Care Centres (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Butler, to the House. As long ago as 2018, the probability of the Drimnagh primary care centre was being mooted and referenced in published articles....
  • State Examinations (8 speeches)
    This is my first opportunity in this venue to welcome my good colleague and friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan.
  • Common Agricultural Policy (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Cathaoirleach and welcome Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House. The Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, as the Minister of State will be aware, was originally...
  • Energy Conservation (4 speeches)
    As we know, the just transition objective is to fund innovative projects that contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of those especially impacted by the move away...
  • Rail Network (4 speeches)
    Senator Chambers has been unavoidably detained, so I will be taking the Commencement matter on behalf of both of us. Senator Chambers and I raised this issue on the Order of Business and the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (32 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Friday, 2 July 2021, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (4 speeches)
  I move: (1) That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Tuesday, 29th June, 2021, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Friday, 2nd...
• Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 speeches)
  I join with colleagues who spoke on the Order of Business earlier in wishing my colleague, the Cathaoirleach, a happy first anniversary. I congratulate him on his stewardship during this...