Seanad debates
Wednesday, 14 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: Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Sporting Rights (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, to the House and thank him for taking the first Commencement matter. I also thank Ilinca Popa in the Seanad Office for all her work in...
- Aviation Industry (10 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan.
- Departmental Funding (5 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I agree with Senator Buttimer regarding the lack of availability of the line Ministers for Commencement debates in...
- Mother and Baby Homes (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House again.
- Health Services Staff (7 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this Commencement matter. Not a week goes by now without us, as public representatives, hearing about shortages of GPs and the pressures on them. This...
- Disability Services (4 speeches)
I will have the Minister of State out of the Chamber before lunchtime. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. She is welcome back to the House. I am seeking an...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (32 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 15 December, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate;...
- Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business: The Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 14th December, 2022, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on...
- EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
- Orders of Reference of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 98(2)(b), the Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public...
- Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Appointment of Ordinary Members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin: Motion (12 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 13th December, 2022, nominated Mr. John Curran, Ms. Maura Quinn, Mr. Alex Attwood and Professor Caroline Fennell for designation...
- Travel Disruption at Dublin Airport: Statements (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State.
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (30 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler.
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I begin by welcoming Cara and Sophie Smullen and their parents, Alan and Niamh, who are related to Senator Fitzpatrick. They are very welcome to the House. We are very pleased to have them...
- Tailte Éireann Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 speeches)
Sections 1 to 7, inclusive, agreed to.
- Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 speeches)
I call Senator Boylan. Is she sharing time?