Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 January 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Equality Issues (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. In late December I received an email from a person called Jennifer Hoey who offered a good observation she made in the course of her own studies, to...
  • Pesticide Use (5 speeches)
    I welcome Senator Boylan and apologise if there has been a mix-up in the choreography this morning. The Senator has got her cardiovascular workout done for today.
  • Tax Reliefs (6 speeches)
    I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Her appointment is well deserved.
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for selecting this matter for debate. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, on her well-deserved appointment. I know she will do a...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding membership of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No....
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before moving on, I welcome the leaving certificate students of politics from Fingal Community College in Swords. I thank them for being here and we hope they find their trip helpful with their...
• Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the following shall apply in relation to the membership of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: (i) Senator Paul Daly, Senator Seán Kyne and Senator...
• Membership of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Senator Lisa Chambers, Senator Paul Daly and Senator Róisín Garvey be discharged from membership of the Committee of Selection and Senator Robbie Gallagher, Senator...
• Emergency Department Waiting Times and Hospital Admissions: Statements (12 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister and thank him for attending to deal with what is a very important topic given the waiting times and issues with trolleys in hospitals throughout the country, which have...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I move: That notwithstanding the Order of the House today the statements on emergency department waiting times and hospital admissions shall be brought to a conclusion at 1.15 p.m. and that No....
• Emergency Department Waiting Times and Hospital Admissions: Statements (Resumed) (8 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to the House. I do not have the passion of Senator Cassells on the matter this morning. While one person on a trolley is one too many, things have not...
• Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  In the context of this business, the combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators have six minutes. The Minister of State has 15...