Seanad debates
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters on the Commencement of the Seanad: Senator Tim Lombard: The need for the Minister for Health...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Mental Health Services (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler, to the House.
- Medical Cards (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important topic. My concern is around the rent-a-room scheme. There has been so much encouragement for people to join the...
- Assisted Human Reproduction (6 speeches)
The Minister of State is very busy today. She is taking all four Commencement matters.
- Rail Network (8 speeches)
Are Senators Malcolm Byrne and Casey proposing to share time?
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Before I call the Leader to outline the proposed Order of Business, I welcome the Speaker of the Maltese Parliament, Dr. Farrugia. It is a great day for Malta, which celebrates its independence...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
I concur with the Cathaoirleach's remarks and welcome the Speaker and our Maltese friends to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. They are most welcome here this morning. The Order of Business...
- Report of Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the Seventeenth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the temporary amendment of Standing Order 16 and the adoption of new Standing Order 57A be...
- Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 27th July, 2022, to propose, for the approval of Seanad Éireann, the reappointment of the persons concerned to be...
- Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (15 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, to the House. He has many and varied positive interactions with us.
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (111 speeches)
I apologise for the delay in starting; there was a scheduling error. Before we commence, I remind Senators they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may...
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (109 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, back to the House and I welcome her colleagues as well.
- Procurement Process for a New Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service: Statements (32 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State back to the House.
- School Transport: Motion (39 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Education. It is good to have her here.