Seanad debates

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Senator Ned O'Sullivan) i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Election of Acting Chairperson (5 speeches)
  Clerk of the Seanad: I have to inform the House, pursuant to Standing Order 12, that both the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are absent from this meeting of the Seanad. It will be...
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Building Control (Amendment) Bill 2022, changed from the Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022, on 23...
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mark Wall that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Grant Payments (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Noonan.
  • Energy Prices (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is welcome to the House. I thank him for coming in to answer this matter. I raise this matter because it has been brought to my attention by an Independent county...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, for joining us. A year ago I tabled a similar matter and the Minister of State was also kind enough to respond on that occasion. I am seeking an...
  • Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this item which concerns the pension entitlements of those in the research sector. I am sure that, like me, he agrees that for our researchers it is...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Order 2022 - back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...
• Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Order 2022: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Order 2022, copies of which have been laid...
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (18 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to the House.
• Impact on Farming Sector Arising from the Situation in Ukraine: Statements (22 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule. As a front-line Minister we very much appreciate him coming to the House to deal with this important issue.
• Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report Stage (113 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister. Before commencing I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage with the exception of the proposer who may reply to the discussion on the amendment....