Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30:00
  • Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
    The Joint Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2021 on the European Union Agency for...
  • 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 Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Planning Issues (4 speeches)
      Since January 2020 there have been 23 section 254 licence applications for telecommunications masts in Dublin 15. These are not phone masts or telecommunication masts the size of lamp-posts;...
    • Planning Issues (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State and my Commencement matter relates to the issue of new rural housing guidelines. As she will be aware, the Government has promised these guidelines for a number...
    • Housing Schemes (5 speeches)
      The topic of rental tenancies has never been more in focus, and that is why I have submitted this Commencement matter. I seek to activate derelict and vacant properties for use for housing and...
    • Nitrates Usage (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, to the House. It is an indication of his commitment to this issue, that he has taken time out to be with us. As the Minister is well aware, there is...
    • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach’s office for selecting this Commencement matter for debate. Coincidentally I attended an information session on Zoom this morning from St. Joseph's Patrician...
    • Legislative Process (6 speeches)
      It is always good to see the Minister of State. Having said that I must express my disappointment that nobody from the Department of Health was available today. This is the second time the...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (71 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, referral to committee, to be taken on the...
  • Labour Court Recommendation on Rehab Group: Motion (2 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Rehab Group/Enterprises to implement the recent Labour Court recommendation which called on Rehab to honour the long-standing redundancy agreement...
  • Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, a...
  • Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023, a copy of which was laid in draft form before...
  • Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 98(2)(b), the Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public...
  • Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (35 speeches)
    Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
    As the time for the taking of the Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022 has expired as per the agreed Order of Business of today, I ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension of the House...
  • Location of Victims' Remains: Motion (15 speeches)
    Before I call on Senator Blaney to move the motion, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming some family members of the disappeared and the Wave Trauma Centre to the House...