Seanad debates

Thursday, 20 January 2022

  • 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 Senator Malcolm Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Regulatory Bodies (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to the House and call on Senator Malcolm Byrne to begin.
    • Road Projects (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. I would like to thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I know the Minister of State is familiar with Connemara...
    • Departmental Funding (4 speeches)
      I thank Minister of State for coming into the House today. My question relates to the funding for the north inner city drug and alcohol task force. This is an issue Deputy Feighan and I have...
    • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for coming into the Chamber today. Fortunately, we cannot shoot the messenger. The Minister of State is not the Minister for Education but I will...
    • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. I seek clarity from the Department of Education on the provision of a permanent school building for Gaelscoil Áine, Glasnevin. Gaelscoil...
    • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. Like other Senators, I find it disappointing that the Minister for Education is not here today but I know discussions are taking place. Nonetheless, I welcome...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (39 speeches)
    I welcome colleagues back to the Chamber. It is my first Order of Business of the new year. I am looking forward to a robust and very productive number of months ahead of us. Today's Order...
  • Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and colleagues to the House.