Seanad debates
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- School Enrolments (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the Seanad Chamber.
- Education and Training Provision (6 speeches)
In recent months, the Joint Committee on Autism, of which I am Chairperson, has been meeting with parents' groups from all over the country. A theme that keeps coming up is the lack of therapy...
- Horse Racing Industry (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, for making himself available to take this Commencement matter in the Chamber. I...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 8 December 2022, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business;...
- Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: The Seanad shall meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, 8th December, 2022, and the following arrangements shall...
- Ceremonial Sitting to mark Seanad 100: Motion (1 speech)
I move: (1) That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Thursday, 8th December, 2022, shall adjourn until 12.15 p.m. on...
- Sustainable Energy Act, 2002: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions - Energy Efficiency) Order 2022, a copy...
- Seanad Select Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU Statutory Instrument: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (1) a Select Committee consisting of 11 members of Seanad Éireann be appointed, to form the Seanad Select Committee on Scrutiny...
- Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (28 speeches)
I will begin the expressions of sympathy for our late friend and colleague, former Senator Terry Brennan, by welcoming Aileen, Tanya, David and Bob, who is watching from the United States. I...
- Finance Bill 2022: Committee Stage (114 speeches)
Sections 1 to 6, inclusive, agreed to.
- Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 7 December 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
- Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Childcare Services: Motion [Private Members] (17 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House.
