Seanad debates
Tuesday, 7 December 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senators Micheál Carrigy and Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Climate Change Policy (6 speeches)
I have spoken many times in this Chamber since being elected regarding how seriously Longford in particular has been affected by the closures of operations at Mountdillon and Lough Ree power...
- Energy Infrastructure (9 speeches)
This is not the first time that I have raised the issue of the Energy Charter Treaty with the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth. I would like to tease out today some of the issues around the news...
- Covid Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House.
- Water Services (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht teacht isteach arís. Bíonn sé an-fhlaithiúlach. He is very generous with his time in the Seanad. He is always willing...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2,...
- Orders of Reference of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 98(2)(b) – (1) A Select Committee, which shall...
- Pre-Legislative Consideration of Government Bills: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the Order of the Seanad of 21st September, 2021, in relation to the pre-legislative consideration of Government Bills, is hereby discharged.”
- 13th Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the Thirteenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the amendment of Standing Order 78 be adopted, laid before the House and printed.
- Establishment of Special Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (1) a Special Committee consisting of five members of Seanad Éireann be appointed, to be joined with a Special Committee...
- Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that, pursuant to subsection (2) of section 2 of the Ombudsman Act 1980, and subsection (4) of section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, Seanad Éireann...
- Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad...
- Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2021: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2021, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before...
- Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Covid-19 and the New Measures (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (36 speeches)
Fáilte romhaibh a chomhghleacaithe tar éis an lóin. Is cúis áthais dom fáilte a chur roimh an Tánaiste chuig an Seanad. Tréaslaím leis as an...
- Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (20 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Maternity-Paternity Leave for County and City Councillors: Motion (26 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank Senator O'Loughlin for proposing this motion. This is one of the initiatives we began this term where issues that affect the various panels...