Seanad debates

Thursday, 30 March 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: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Finance to introduce regulations to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Banking Sector (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State was more than welcome to the Chamber. I am raising this issue about the vulture funds and the regulation in place to ensure appropriate dialogue is in place between...
  • Local Authorities (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan.
  • Cross-Border Co-operation (4 speeches)
    I wish to discuss cross-Border tourism initiatives, focusing on the Carlingford ferry, a ferry service that goes from the shore in Greenore across Carlingford Lough to Greencastle, County Down....
  • Health Services Waiting Lists (7 speeches)
    Senators Gallagher and Conway are sharing time. I call Senator Gallagher to commence.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Prior to asking the Leader to outline the Order of Business, on my own behalf and that of Seanad Éireann and the Houses of the Oireachtas, I pay tribute and a word of thanks to our...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
  I can say only that Noel looks far too young to retire. I thank him for all his service and dedication over the years and wish him and Fiona a long, happy and healthy retirement. I hope he...
• Employment Equality Act 1998: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Reservation of Vocational Training Places) Order 2022, a copy of which has...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I express my appreciation and thanks to Noel Murphy who is retiring. Child labour must have been permitted when he started back in the day because he could not possibly be 40 years in the...
• Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 speeches)
  Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.