Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Fiona O'Loughlin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Pharmacy Services (4 speeches)
    Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for choosing this Commencement matter and I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Rabbitte, for coming to the Chamber to discuss it....
  • Foreign Conflicts (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. His colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, has quite correctly described Yemen as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. It is one I have regularly raised...
  • Aviation Industry (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome. I appreciate his being here. I know this is not his area of specialty as a Minister of State. The aviation industry and the hospitality sector have been...
  • Water Quality (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber to deal with this issue. It has been ongoing for some time and I have raised it in the House on a number of occasions. A group in my area...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before we come to the Order of Business, on behalf of the Cathaoirleach and all Members, I wish to recognise the national day of Greece. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (40 speeches)
  I commend the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his attempt at the Greek language. That was most delightful. I welcome the deputy ambassador to the House and wish her a happy independence day and ask her...
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (29 speeches)
  I thank the Senators for inviting me here today to talk about my Department's response to the continuing crisis in Ukraine. Like the Senators, I am gravely concerned by the ongoing situation. I...
• Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am hoping to share time with my colleague, Senator Sherlock.