Seanad debates
Wednesday, 13 July 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
- 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 Transport to...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Public Transport (5 speeches)
The Minister of State is most welcome.
- Naval Service (6 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I am conscious that, as we speak, the Minister, Deputy Coveney, is launching the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces in McKee Barracks. I...
- Hospital Services (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue that involves saving lives. It is of utmost importance to many women, men and...
- Home Help Service (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for taking the time to be here. It has been widely accepted for some time that older people are happier, and live longer, in their own homes. Home...
- Renewable Energy Generation (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this Commencement matter today. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the House. I am raising this issue for two reasons. First,...
- National Monuments (6 speeches)
The Minister of State is very welcome and I thank him for coming in to take this Commencement matter in which I seek a date from his Department for the appointment of a design team for the...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I call the House to order on this very beautiful sunny morning. It is my pleasure, privilege and honour to welcome the Belgian ambassador, H.E. Karen Van Vlierberge, to the Distinguished...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (81 speeches)
I invite our distinguished Deputy Leader to announce the Order of Business.
- Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sitting of the...
- Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (101 speeches)
Section 1 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, that No. 2a on the Supplementary Order Paper, motion regarding a reasoned opinion of the Joint...
- Election of Members of the European Parliament: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Standing Order 116 on the following proposal: - Proposal...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, back to the House.
- Civil Law Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Civil Law...
- Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (85 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has agreed, on this 13th day of July 2022, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Sick Leave Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann has agreed, on this 13th day...
- Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (37 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Electoral Reform Bill 2022.
- Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (49 speeches)
SECTION 7
- Night-time Economy: Motion (39 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann: welcomes: - the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce published in September 2021; - the Programme for Government commitment to reform licensing...