Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 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 notice from Senators Fiona O'Loughlin and Mark Wall that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • School Enrolments (7 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, and call Senator O'Loughlin.
    • National Asset Management Agency (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being in the Chamber. We need to talk about the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA, and, more specifically, what the agency is doing to fulfil its mandate...
    • General Practitioner Services (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I raise the issue of medical cover required on Saturday mornings in the towns of Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Rosscarbery, Enniskeane and Kinsale....
    • Equality Issues (6 speeches)
      I wish to take this opportunity to put before the House the significant concerns of many people regarding the proposed reforms to the equality Acts. I understand the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman,...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it is proper that we acknowledge the national day of one of our EU colleagues. Latvia declared independence on 18 November 1918,...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
    The Order of Business today is No. 1, address by the Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. in accordance with the arrangement set out in the motion agreed by the House...
  • Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (69 speeches)
    I welcome the Taoiseach. If only he received applause like that every morning. In the course of his service as a public representative and in public life, he has, by any measure, made major...
  • Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (23 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Naughton, to the House. I put on record my deepest sympathies - I know all Members join with me - to the families, friends...