Seanad debates
Wednesday, 1 March 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
- 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)
- Working Group on Disinformation (8 speeches)
Go raibh míle maith agat, a Chathaoirligh, agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Peter Burke. A working group tasked with fighting misinformation and disinformation has...
- Road Projects (4 speeches)
I too welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, and congratulate him on his important role. Unlike my colleague, I would certainly not describe him as hapless. He is well able to...
- Maritime Safety (4 speeches)
It is always a pleasure to have the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, here. However, I am disappointed that the senior Minister with direct responsibility for this issue is not present. It...
- Health Services (12 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, for attending. Today, I am following up on a reply from the Minister for Health to a parliamentary question last October, in which he said his...
- Ambulance Service (5 speeches)
The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. Unfortunately, I am again raising the issue of ambulance delays which, sadly, has become a perennial issue. Ambulance and emergency...
- Job Creation (5 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, is welcome.
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
I will begin by thanking our colleague, Senator Keogan, for organising a wonderful fundraiser for UNICEF this morning. I thank her, Ms Samantha Long, Ms Reka Szocs and the catering staff in...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Project Ireland 2040, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to conclude at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated for the opening...
- Project Ireland 2040: Statements (11 speeches)
I am delighted to welcome the Minister.
- Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (99 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
Before I bring in the Minister of State, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the members of Soroptimist International who are on a tour of Leinster House. I thank them for coming to Seanad...
- Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
NEW SECTION
- Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (9 speeches)
I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, back to the House once more to deal with the Report and Final Stages of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. Before we commence...
- Visit of Maltese Delegation (1 speech)
With the indulgence of the House, before I call on the next speaker I welcome the President of Malta, H. E. Dr. George Vella, to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is very welcome here today...
- Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (112 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 4: -(Senator Paul Gavan)