Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 February 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 Erin McGreehan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister of State...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Strategies (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is very welcome to the Seanad. I am looking for an update on the work and actions of the transport working group under the national disability inclusion...
  • Pension Provisions (6 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, particularly as I am raising a west of Ireland issue, the Saolta...
  • Energy Policy (4 speeches)
    The issue I raise is the lack of an energy poverty strategy given that the previous one lapsed in 2019. We also still do not have a review of the previous strategy's implementation, as promised...
  • Schools Administration (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I would like the Minister for Education to make a statement on plans to build a second post-primary school in Kinsale, which is a wonderful part...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (42 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the establishment of the special committee on autism, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding...
• Joint Committee on Autism: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders — (1) a Special Committee consisting of 5 members of Seanad Éireann be appointed, to be joined with a Special Committee...
• Joint Committee on International Surrogacy: 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 to be...
• Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (17 speeches)
  Bill received for final consideration.
• Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Uyghur Tribunal: Motion (52 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne. We have a new procedure in the House. The combined speeches by both the proposer and the seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes.
• Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, who is my friend and a former colleague for many years in the parliamentary delegation to the Council of Europe, where he was highly respected. He...