Seanad debates
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
- 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 Mary Seery Kearney - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Health Services (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I have spoken with the Minister for Health this morning and I appreciate that he is before the Oireachtas Select Committee on Health to discuss...
- Hospital Services (14 speeches)
Colm O'Rourke, one of the legendary figures of Gaelic games, was recently appointed manager of the Meath senior football team. It is a role he has long coveted and his appointment has enthused...
- Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this matter. I will say this again, as I have said numerous times. There are four Ministers in the Department of Health, senior and junior, and...
- EU Directives (8 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting the matter and the Minister of State for attending. It has been reported, as the Minister will be aware, that in the negotiations on the long and...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Gender Equality extension of reporting deadline, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of...
- Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Gender Equality, as agreed by Order of the Seanad of 7th December, 2021, be amended in paragraph (4), by the deletion of...
- Address of President von der Leyen to Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas: 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 any meeting of the...
- Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 speech)
I welcome our visitors in the Gallery, the pupils and teachers of St. Leo's College in Carlow. I extend a special welcome to the teachers because I know these visits involve going beyond their...
- Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Second Stage (12 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 speeches)
It is my pleasure to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House and, indeed, welcome colleagues back.
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) 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 Credit...
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (37 speeches)
I move that: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad...
- Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (11 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be received for final consideration."
- Wood for Construction: Motion (14 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann: recalls the: - State’s obligation under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Acts 2015–2021 to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions...