Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 November 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  At the outset, I am delighted to welcome our former colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Heath, Deputy Frankie Feighan. I have received notice from the following Senators that...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Energy Conservation (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for coming in to discuss this all-important issue. My question is to set out the criteria relating to the home energy grants. I know it is not his...
  • Energy Conservation (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairperson very much. I am glad she raised that issue. There are two problems with the Commencement matters. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan,...
  • Heritage Centres (5 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht bheith anseo inniu. I have a very simple question and I would like a very simple answer to it. When is the State going to open the 1916...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I, too, welcome the students to the Gallery. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for being here. I appreciate that the matter I raise is not his area of responsibility. I raise the...
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Tailte Éireann Bill 2022 on 16 November 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Credit...
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  It is my great privilege and pleasure to welcome the students from Clondalkin and their teachers. It is wonderful have to them here. I hope they find the proceedings interesting and find their...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (47 speeches)
  I join with the Leas-Chathaoirleach in offering condolences to Bridget Doody on the sad passing of her brother, Patrick. I also extend our sympathies to his wife, his family and the extended...
• Minute's Silence for Patrick Doody (1 speech)
  It is my sad duty to ask Members to observe a minute's silence in honour of Patrick Doody, brother of Bridget Doody.
• Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (2 speeches)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2022, a copy of which was...
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for coming to the House. I thank everyone present, especially our guests in the Gallery: Ms...
• Review of Allegations of Sexual Abuse at St. John Ambulance: Motion (22 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann demands the immediate publication by the Board of St John Ambulance Ireland of the review conducted by Dr. Geoffrey Shannon into allegations of sexual abuse at...