Seanad debates
Tuesday, 6 December 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 11:00:00
- 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 Lynn Boylan - The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Animal Welfare (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the House.
- Peace Commissioners (4 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach ar maidin. I would like to discuss the role of the peace commissioner with the Minister of State and request that a review of the...
- Industrial Development (5 speeches)
The Minister of State is welcome. I thank the Office of the Cathaoirleach for choosing this matter for debate this morning. As the Minister of State will know, Galway has a very proud record of...
- Housing Schemes (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. I also thank the office of the Cathaoirleach for choosing this very important matter and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House....
- Wastewater Treatment (11 speeches)
Before I get into my Commencement matter, I wish to let the Minister of State know that checktheregister.ie, which is under his stewardship, is not digitally accessible to the blind and visually...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the ambassador from Finland; our great friends in the European Union. On 6 December...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 speeches)
The ambassador is very welcome. I wish a happy national day to him and all the Finnish citizens living in Ireland. The ambassador knows this already but we continually look with envy on the...
- Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 (Appointment of Registration Body) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 (Appointment of...
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the Sustainable Energy Act 2002, (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Energy...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Before I call on the Minister, I welcome to the Gallery Eden McLaughin's parents, Paul and Karen, and his sister, Eryn. They are welcome to Seanad Éireann. Eden does fantastic work in the...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (12 speeches)
Question proposed: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.”
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (69 speeches)
We will now deal with the Report and Final Stages of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill, 2022, a Seanad Bill amended by Dáil Éireann. In accordance with Standing Order No....
- Online Safety and Media Regulation 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 Online...
- Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, and his officials.
- Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of corporate credit unions; to amend the requirements and qualifications for membership of credit unions; to alter the scope of permitted...
- Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."