Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    Guím Lá Fhéile Bríde daoibh go léir. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Emer Currie - The need...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • School Accommodation (5 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, is very welcome.
    • Anti-Racism Measures (6 speeches)
      I am grateful to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for coming personally to deal with this matter because it is one of tremendous importance, and we know how...
    • Energy Prices (4 speeches)
      I am convinced someone is trying to sabotage me because we keep changing the order every week. We are here this morning because it has been impossible not to notice the welcome news in the...
    • Health Services (4 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as teacht isteach. I would love to have seen the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, here but I imagine that he has other things going on. I hope...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    Before I ask the Leader to deal with the Order of Business I remind Members, at the request of Senator O'Loughlin, that she informed and notified Members by email this morning that at 12 noon...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 2 February 2023, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No....
  • Minute’s Silence: Pause for Peace (1 speech)
    The tourism board for County Kildare and Solas Bhríde spirituality centre have jointly launched a global initiative, Pause for Peace movement, today. Our colleague, Senator O'Loughlin, has...
  • An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (27 speeches)
    One of the main news stories this morning has been the 24 students who have not received school places in Limerick. My heart goes out to those students, their families and their current schools....
  • 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, 1st February, 2023, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday,...
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (19 speeches)
    Before we take the next business, I welcome to the Gallery the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, from Limerick, and his guests, who I hope are from Abbeyfeale, where I used to live once...
  • Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Committee Stage (131 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
  • UL Hospitals Group: Motion (60 speeches)
    I move: “That Seanad Éireann: acknowledges: - the unprecedented level of spending on health in 2023; more than €24bn has been committed to our health services nationally;...