Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 June 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, section 95(3), variation of Title regulation 2022.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  Before I read the Commencement, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the ambassador from Italy. He is most welcome. Today marks Italy's Republic Day, the establishment of the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Network (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this very important issue for the Commencement debate, and Senator Boyhan for chairing this session. The Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, is very...
  • Roads Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairperson for his courtesy, as usual, in giving me the floor on this issue. I am delighted it is being taken by my friend, the Minister of State, Senator Hackett. Coming...
  • Ports Facilities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. Cork is the capital city of the south. The Port of Cork is the second largest natural harbour and a key international gateway for trade. I ask...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. As we all know, during the two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the one group of people in the front line were nurses and healthcare staff in...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the ambassador of Denmark to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Denmark's national day is Constitution Day. As an EU...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 speeches)
  I welcome the ambassador and I hope he and all Danish citizens have a lovely day next week. The Order of Business is No.1, Private Members' business, Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee...
• Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Second Stage (41 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State, Senator Hackett to the House. It is always a pleasure. It is a different type of welcome for the Minister of...