Seanad debates

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Health Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, and welcome him back to the Seanad. This issue relates to the Scoliosis Advocacy Network. I am not sure if the Minister of State has been briefed...
  • Departmental Funding (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, as always. I really appreciate his great commitment to us in the Seanad. I really welcomed the announcement in the budget of an additional €6 million for...
  • Freedom of Speech (4 speeches)
    It is always good to see the Minister of State. I thank him for coming into the House. I raise the issue of the continuing incarceration of Julian Assange and ask for urgent action from the...
  • Water Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan. The next matter is from Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and relates to the water supply issues at the Ballymore Eustace plan in the great County...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
  Since we were here last there have been a number of tragedies and sad passings. Máire Mhac an tSaoi and my fellow Kerryman, Brendan Kennelly, are a great loss to the nation and to their...
• Minute's Silence for Sir David Amess (1 speech)
  Members rose.
• Order of Business (Resumed) (4 speeches)
  Senator Fiona O'Loughlin started the Order of Business today and paid her respects to Máire Mhac an tSaoi, Brendan Kennelly and Sir David Amess. A number of colleagues also paid respects to...
• Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the free and unencumbered access to facilities providing legal termination of pregnancy services; protect...
• Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce restrictions on the power of the Electricity Supply Board to carry out works concerning the levels on the Shannon...
• Sláintecare Implementation: Statements (21 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, for this important debate on Sláintecare, which many Members have been involved in since the previous Oireachtas term.
• Flood Risk Management: Motion (17 speeches)
  I move: “That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges that: -floods are an inevitable part of life in Ireland but the frequency and intensity of flooding has greatly changed both now and...