Seanad debates

Wednesday, 6 October 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 Niall Blaney that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for Minister for Housing, Local...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Defective Building Materials (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister to the House to discuss the mica and pyrite redress scheme. I thank him for the time and attention he has given us thus far and I also thank the Taoiseach and other...
    • Housing Provision (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this Commencement matter. The Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Peter Burke, was...
    • Electricity Generation (4 speeches)
      The cost of energy is going through the roof, mainly due to the rising cost of gas. Curiously, several energy suppliers that claim to offer 100% renewable electricity are also raising their...
    • Further and Higher Education (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this matter. He will be aware the Cassells report was published in 2016. For five years, it has been kicked to touch, but having...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Twelfth Report of the Seanad Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business...
  • Twelfth Report of Seanad Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the Twelfth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on new Standing Order 63A be adopted, laid before the House and printed.
  • Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (21 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that Part 2 of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021 (No. 24 of 2021) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on the 10th day of...
  • Registration of Wills Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 speeches)
    Céad míle fáilte roimh an Aire. Gabhaim buíochas léi as teacht isteach. Tá sár-jab á déanamh aici agus is iontach an rud é go bhfuil sí...
  • Dyslexia Awareness Week: Statements (20 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank her for taking this important debate. She has ten minutes.