Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tourism Policy (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne. I congratulate him on his new appointment and I wish him well.
  • Forestry Sector (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter and I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to deal with it. I appreciate her coming here now because as the Acting Chairman...
  • Housing Schemes (5 speeches)
    We move to the matter raised by Senator John Cummins. On my own behalf, as a former colleague in this House of the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O’Donnell, it gives me great pleasure...
  • Health Services Provision (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House.
• Visit of Turkish Delegation (1 speech)
  On my own behalf and on behalf of Seanad Éireann, I welcome the delegation from Türkiye. I welcome the Turkish ambassador and Chairman Klç and his delegation from the Foreign...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
  Before the Leader announces the Order of Business, I wish to congratulate her and her fiancé, Jarlath Munnelly, who have announced their engagement. We wish them many happy years of...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  Before we move to the motion regarding arrangements for the sitting of the House, I have passed the Leader a note to say the Minister who is dealing with the next item has been delayed. The...
• 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, 25th January, 2023, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday,...
• Wind Energy: Statements (69 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and his official to the House.
• Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (63 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House. I remind Members that this debate will adjourn at 4.30 p.m. if not previously concluded.
• Transport Police Service: Motion (38 speeches)
  I move: “That Seanad Éireann: recognises that: - there is a recent increase in anti-social behaviour on public transport across the country; - this increase is dissuading the...