Seanad debates

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Justice to establish a domestic...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Domestic Violence (10 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House.
  • Thalidomide Victims Compensation (6 speeches)
    I welcome Finola Cassidy to the Visitors Gallery. She is very welcome. I know she is an amazing champion. I commend the Senator on raising this issue. I welcome the Minister. The Senator has...
  • Local Authority Staff (9 speeches)
    I wish to raise the issue of resourcing for the housing department of Limerick City and County Council, specifically the need for a dedicated team to drive affordable housing targets forward....
  • Housing Policy (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is welcome. I tabled this matter in order to ask the Government to consider increasing the income threshold for housing assistance supports from the current rate of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the summer programme, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening remarks of the Minister...
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Central Bank Act 1942 and prohibit financial service providers from discriminating against survivors of cancer...
• Summer Programme: Statements (16 speeches)
  I thank Senators for the opportunity to be here to talk about the summer programme. It has been a particular focus for me as Minister of State with responsibility for special education and...
• Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (9 speeches)
  This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed...
• Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (43 speeches)
  SECTION 1