Seanad debates
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Dia daoibh, a chairde. I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Local Government Reform (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Damien English, to the House.
- Employment Rights (7 speeches)
It is good to see the Minister of State and I thank him for coming to the House. European works councils play an important role in the information and consultation of employees of multinational...
- National Monuments (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Expenditure and Reform, Deputy O'Donovan, to the House.
- Energy Policy (4 speeches)
I want to raise what appears to be a complete lack of urgency regarding the new demand-side reduction strategy. Even before the war in Ukraine and the pressure this is placing on energy...
- Vaccination Programme (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. My request is very simple. I ask that all people who are immunocompromised receive the second Covid-19 booster vaccine without delay. I...
- Swimming Pools (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, for taking this Commencement debate. I want to highlight the ongoing lack of swimming pools, or even of a swimming pool, in my constituency of...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
In pursuance of Standing Order 5 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann relative to Private Business, the Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann and I have...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (46 speeches)
Before I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the Japanese ambassador and thank him for being with us today, along with the...
- Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in relation to the Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022, it be an instruction...
- Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (47 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (9 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the...
- Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (3 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2022...
- Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 speeches)
Sections 1 to 38, inclusive, agreed to.
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, No. 2, Sick Leave Bill 2022 - Committee Stage, will be resumed at 6.30 p.m. and No. 7, Payment of...
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (49 speeches)
NEW SECTIONSDebate resumed on amendment No. 3: - (Senator Regina Doherty)
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I understand that the Leader of the House wishes to make a proposal.
- Sick Leave Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (17 speeches)
SECTION 7
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, Committee and Remaining Stages of the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 shall be taken on...
- Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (81 speeches)
SECTION 1