Seanad debates

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. It is appropriate that this would be the first Commencement matter, as Senator Robbie Gallagher is from Monaghan. Today is the anniversary of the Dublin and...
  • Disability Services (6 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach. At the outset I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House and I acknowledge her ambition and that of her Department. That is why I feel confident...
  • National Monuments (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank the Cathaoirleach and Seanad for facilitating this Commencement matter seeking a commencement date for construction of a commemorative site...
  • Waste Management (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the Seanad Chamber. This Commencement matter relates to the burning of green waste and, in particular, the derogation he is aware the...
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (52 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022, back from committee, to be...
• Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
• Regulation of Display of Electoral and Polling Posters and Other Advertisements Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House for this very important Bill. It is something that has come up for us, as the Green...
• Childcare Provision: Statements (14 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to discuss the important issue of early learning and childcare. It would be difficult to overstate the importance of early learning and childcare to society, the...
• Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, back to the House once more. He is very welcome.