Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 on 1 February 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• 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 Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Defence to make a statement on the status...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Defence Forces (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, is very welcome.
  • Tax Reliefs (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, for coming to the House. I want to highlight the appalling existing arrangements that apply to the charging of VAT on vehicles modified for the...
  • Disability Services (6 speeches)
    We must move on. I thank the Minister of State. The next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Carrigy. It relates to a family resource centre in County Longford. I understand the...
  • Construction Industry (5 speeches)
    I do not think I have had the opportunity to welcome the Minister for Further Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Simon Harris, since he was given the additional responsibility of...
  • School Textbooks (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. The next Commencement matter, in the name of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, relates to the roll-out of the operation of free school books for...
  • Planning Issues (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. I am seeking the rectification and regularisation of planning permissions that were granted for holiday villages and allow them be used for...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  As Members will be well aware, fuair an iar-Aire agus iar-Bhall den Seanad, Niamh Bhreathnach, bás. Members will be aware that the former Minister and Senator, Niamh Bhreathnach, has died....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (38 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to conclude at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, with...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann- - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Niamh Bhreathnach; - conveys its sincere condolences to her family; and - expresses its gratitude for her...
• Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Domestic Violence Act 2018 and, for that purpose, to provide protection in proceedings for the offence...
• Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022: Second Stage (36 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• National Forestry Fund: Motion (23 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, and thank her for being here. The debate on this motion on the national forestry fund is to conclude after two hours. I remind members that...