Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 December 2021

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann passed the Appropriation Bill 2021 on 15 December 2021, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendation. Dáil Éireann passed the Social...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Eugene Murphy 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)
    • Hospital Staff (4 speeches)
      I appreciate the Cathaoirleach allowing this matter to be discussed. He is aware of its importance. I welcome my fellow county man, the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy...
    • Legislative Reviews (10 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. He may very well know that the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 ensures animals are given pain relief before procedures are carried out that could cause them...
    • Dental Services (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber this morning. Dental services in Ireland are exempt from VAT in accordance with EU legislation. This is vitally important, because dental...
    • Agriculture Industry (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber today. Senator Lombard and I put down this matter for the Commencement to outline Fine Gael's view on the agriculture industry, the...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. a1, Report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of...
  • Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the Ninth Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before Seanad Éireann.
  • Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, 17th December, 2021 and the following arrangements...
  • Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann has agreed on the 15th day of December 2021 to the recommendations made by Seanad Éireann to the Finance Bill 2021 and has made amendments in consequence to the Bill.
  • Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (36 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Appropriation Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 speeches)
    SECTION 1
  • Appropriation Bill 2021: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
    I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (6 speeches)
    I understand that the Acting Leader wishes to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.
  • 14th Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the Fourteenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the temporary amendment of Standing Orders 16, 60, 61 and temporary Standing Order 60A be...
  • Joint Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the Joint Committee on Gender Equality may meet, notwithstanding the fact that in advance of its first meeting, the full membership of the Committee has not yet been appointed.
  • Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Order of the Seanad today regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the Seanad on Friday, 17th December, 2021, is hereby...
  • Live Industry Supports: Statements (26 speeches)
    We now have statements on live industry supports. I know many Members have a keen interest in this area. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, to speak to us this evening. When she...