Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 November 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 Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Antisocial Behaviour (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, to the House. The Minister of State is a regular contributor to this House and attender on all occasions, and...
  • Public Transport (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Transport.
  • Research and Development (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, to the House.
  • Technological Universities (6 speeches)
    Yesterday marked a very significant milestone in a journey which has had more twists than a murder mystery novel. Thankfully, that chapter has come to a conclusion and a new chapter has begun...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Defence (Amendment) Bill 2021 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to adjourn at 2 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2 Criminal Justice...
• Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (47 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, and his officials. Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an...
• Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (11 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (21 speeches)
  There are three motions before the House. These are: No. 3, the extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020; No....
• Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020 (No. 14 of 2020) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on the 10th...
• Health (Amendment) Act 2020: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the Health (Amendment) Act 2020 (No. 19 of 2020) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on the 10th day of November, 2021 and ending...
• Public Transport: Motion (62 speeches)
  I move: “That Seanad Éireann: recognises: -the planned investment in public transport measures contained in the recent National Development Plan (NDP); -the Programme for...