Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 October 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Marie Sherlock 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)
  • Victim Support Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House and I appreciate it is a particularly busy time for him at present. A number of weeks ago, I was contacted by a woman who is a victim of rape. She...
  • Children in Care (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for being in the Chamber today during what is a very busy week for the Government. I was pleased to note in yesterday's budget an increase in the funding to be made...
  • Architectural Heritage (5 speeches)
    I call Senator Victor Boyhan. The Senator has four minutes.
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I welcome my colleague, the Minister of State, to the Chamber. This morning I am asking for an update from the Minister of Education on timelines associated with the employment of a design team...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (42 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Regulation (EU) 2021/693 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Justice Programme and repealing...
• EU Regulations: Motion (1 speech)
  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...
• Budget 2022: Statements (Resumed) (31 speeches)
  Budget 2022, with an overall expenditure allocation of €87.6 billion, reflects the Government's commitment to return the public finances to a more sustainable position, address challenges...
• Peat Harvesting: Statements (39 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for this opportunity to speak to the House today on peat harvesting. As someone from a large rural constituency, I absolutely understand the critical importance of the...
• British Government Legacy Proposals: Motion (31 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann totally rejects the British Government’s proposals for ‘dealing with the past’ including amnesties for those who committed murder. No...