Seanad debates
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Before we start, I wish to welcome my uncle Austin to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He worked for The Kerrymanmany years ago, before moving to South Africa. He has a great love of...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Dental Services (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House.
- Educational Disadvantage (6 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach. The Minister of State, Deputy English, is very welcome. I wish to raise today the issue of the lack of home school community liaison co-ordinators in County Longford,...
- Schools Building Projects (11 speeches)
I am delighted to see the Minister of State, Deputy English, here his morning to answer this really important question. I hope I will get a very favourable answer due to the fact he is from...
- Educational Disadvantage (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for stepping in on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Foley. I am here on behalf of St. Luke's National School in Tyrrelstown which was hoping that it would be awarded...
- Job Creation (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber. I would like him to outline the situation regarding bars and pubs throughout the country. As background, over the past two decades before...
- Passport Services (7 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I do not know if I will need four minutes, so Senator Crowe could have added a few more congratulations there, had he wanted to. The question is...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (86 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a regulation of the regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Asylum, Migration and...
- EU Regulation: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
- Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Marty Walsh, US Secretary of Labor: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad...
- Orders of Reference of the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach shall have the power to send for persons, papers and records...
- Approval by Seanad Éireann of arrangements for the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands to meet on Bere Island: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution, hereby determines that the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development...
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (24 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 speeches)
Sections 1 to 5, inclusive, agreed to.
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (25 speeches)
Before we commence, I remind everyone that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each...
- Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
Before we move on, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery from Senator Ed Markey's office, his State director, Mr. Jim Cantwell. Jim, you are most welcome, along with Christopher and...
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (44 speeches)
I move amendment No. 5: In page 13, to delete lines 39 and 40, and in page 14, to delete lines 1 to 3.
- Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community: Motion (21 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community entitled ‘Final Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues...
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (188 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 10: - (Senator Paul Gavan)
- National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (46 speeches)
SECTION 1