Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:00:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mark Wall 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)
  • Housing Schemes (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House to address what I feel is an important matter for many people in this country, especially those in my county, Kildare. I am sure that, like me, the...
  • Departmental Schemes (5 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for affording me the opportunity to speak on the streetscape enhancement scheme in the Chamber. I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. I was pleased to see...
  • Energy Infrastructure (4 speeches)
    I tabled this Commencement matter in response to recent reports of a potential energy shortage in the next 24 months. This is very worrying for many house owners and businesses. We also had...
  • Work Permits (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. The reality is that the economy is starting to recover, probably at a more rapid rate than was expected. That is very welcome but one of...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Today is Spain's national day. Ireland's shares a common past and a centuries long friendship, which goes all the way back to the 16th century with the Treaty of Dingle which was signed in 1529....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2022, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude at 8 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the Minister’s opening...
• Budget 2022: Statements (34 speeches)
  We are joined by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Sean Fleming, who will address the House on budget 2022. He is very welcome.