Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 September 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 Catherine Ardagh that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Educational Disadvantage (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Josepha Madigan, to the House and thank her for taking the matter raised by Senator Ardagh, who has four minutes.
  • Road Projects (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming. I do not think I have had the pleasure of seeing him in the Seanad previously. It is great to have him here. The Commencement matter I tabled...
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This Commencement matter is a practical way to update an existing and very important scheme, which is in line with our sustainable and carbon neutral...
  • Legislative Measures (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. This matter relates to the negative consequences of schedule changes for the registration of rights of way after 30 November. What plans does the Government...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I note the Republic of Cyprus is marking 61 years of independence. The historic parallels between Ireland and Cyprus are striking....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.45 p.m., if not previously...
• Registration of Wills Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the extension of the Civil Registration Service to the registration of certain information regarding wills and...
• Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Second Stage (20 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Housing For All - a New Housing Plan for Ireland: Statements (24 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister and thank him for coming to address this important topic for all our citizens.
• National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 speeches)
  The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators will have six minutes and the Minister will have 15 minutes. The proposer will have...