Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 October 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
    I have received the following messages from Dáil Éireann. Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 5 October 2022, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Higher Education...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Community Employment Schemes (7 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy English, for coming into the House.
    • Scientific Research (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins.
    • Legislative Programme (4 speeches)
      This Commencement matter asks the Minister for Health to make a statement on the proposed human tissue Bill, which has been mooted for so long. I have raised this issue here previously. On 10...
  • Minute's Silence for Victims of Creeslough Tragedy (1 speech)
    On Friday, 7 October, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in Creeslough, County Donegal, which took the lives of ten beautiful souls and devastated a small tight-knit community. Shauna Flanagan...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Consumer Rights Bill 2022 – Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn no later than 6.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time...
  • Visit of European Commission Delegation (1 speech)
    Curaim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Calleary. It is my first time to congratulate you on your appointment. We are delighted for you. Before we deal with the Consumer Rights...
  • Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (16 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Situation in Iran: Motion (16 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: condemns: - the abuse of Mahsa Amini by the Iranian morality police and her death in custody; recognises that: - following Mahsa Amini’s abuse by...