Seanad debates

Monday, 5 July 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 Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Planning Issues (5 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this really important Commencement matter related to planning. I welcome my colleague and friend the Minister of State. It is good to see him in...
  • Cross-Border Co-operation (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the House. I call on Senator McGreehan, who has four minutes.
  • Radon Gas Levels (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chair, Senator Flynn. It is lovely to see her in the Chair today. I thank the Minister of State for joining us today. I hope he will provide a pathway to dealing with this...
  • Cycling Facilities (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House.
  • Social Welfare Payments (5 speeches)
    I am delighted to see Senator Flynn in the Chair and wish her all the best in her role. I thank the Minister of State for coming this morning. I call for an examination of the earnings of...
  • Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, to the House.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (47 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1.30 p.m, and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought...
• National Minimum Wage (Removal of Sub-minimum Rates of Pay) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 to end sub-minimum rates of pay for those who have attained the age of 16, and for...
• Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (77 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House for the debate on the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except...
• Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage (25 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (160 speeches)
  SECTION 6
• Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (68 speeches)
  NEW SECTION