Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of Regulation (EU) 2021/693 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Justice Programme and...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Employment Permits (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House and thank him for taking the first matter, which has been raised by Senator Robbie Gallagher.
  • Flood Risk Management (6 speeches)
    The Minister, Deputy Foley, is welcome. I am disappointed the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, is not present but I appreciate the Minister, Deputy Foley, being here to answer my question on...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I am delighted the Minister is in the Chamber today. As she knows, families and children who depend on school escorts know the importance of that role in ensuring children can go to school in a...
  • Public Transport (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for joining us in the House, although I must say it is a real pity that the Minister for Transport is away on business because of the serious nature of the leak that we are...
  • International Agreements (4 speeches)
    I take it the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, will not be here to respond to my matter either. This is not my first time questioning the Government and being unable to address the Minister...
  • Childcare Services (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming in to respond to my Commencement matter which concerns the national childcare scheme. This scheme has a stated objective of improving children's outcomes,...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I regret to inform the House that Senator Hoey's father, Ray Hoey, has passed away. We express our sympathies to our colleague,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, address to the Seanad by MEPs representing the European Parliament Midlands-North-West constituency, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. in accordance with arrangements set...
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (74 speeches)
  I welcome Senators and our MEP colleagues for the constituency of Midlands-North-West to the Chamber. I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Colm Markey, MEP, and Ms Maria Walsh, MEP. Unfortunately,...
• Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (34 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to propose this Bill.