Seanad debates

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I welcome everyone back to the Seanad Chamber. It is good to be back. I thank everybody who has made it possible to continue our business in a safe manner in the middle of this pandemic. I have...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Northern Ireland (5 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this very important Commencement matter. Indeed, he was one of the many people who travelled to Belfast on 30 August. I thank the Minister of State,...
    • Defence Forces (6 speeches)
      I am sharing time with Senator O'Loughlin. We will take two minutes each. The issue I want to raise relates to the documentary "Women of Honour" broadcast on RTÉ's "Saturday with Katie...
    • Transport Policy (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending the House. One of the reasons I bring up the concept of high-speed rail is that I have been a rail user for the past seven or eight years, commuting...
    • Rail Network (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming here today. I wish to discuss with him the DART+ west upgrade.This is an extremely positive and essential project. It involves electrification of the...
    • Water Pollution (4 speeches)
      I wish to raise the contamination of the water supplies at Gorey and Ballymore Eustace recently. The Minister of State will be aware of the report of the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA,...
    • Childcare Sector (6 speeches)
      It is nice to see the Minister and I thank him for coming in. He will recall that last year I thought we had a good exchange on the crisis in the childcare sector and the urgent need to address...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I thank Members very much for coming in this afternoon on our first day back in full session in the Seanad Chamber. I particularly thank Senator Moynihan for coming back after getting married at...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (35 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach and welcome everybody back. I am looking forward to a very fruitful session. Today's Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the taking of divisions in the Seanad...
  • Taking of Divisions in the Seanad Chamber: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, until further notice in the 26th Seanad, for the purposes of any division claimed, the Public Gallery and the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery shall be considered to be encompassed...
  • Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(1) and the approval of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, Seanad Éireann agrees that, in respect of the European...
  • Appointment of Members of Committee of Parliamentary Privilege and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 98 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Senator Rebecca Moynihan be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and...
  • Pre-legislative Scrutiny Waiver Request: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, until further notice in the 26th Seanad, a member of the Government or a Minister of State may request...
  • Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Third Level Institutions: Motion (20 speeches)
    I welcome Senators to the Chamber for our first panel and university Members forum debate. These debates are a new departure for the Seanad and give effect to some of the recommendations made in...
  • EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (9 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...