Seanad debates

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Health Strategies (13 speeches)
      Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I am absolutely delighted the Minister of State is here, given that he is a busy man running his own Department. However, it is an absolute insult to this...
    • Defence Forces (4 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach for choosing this topic. I thank the Minister of State for being here, although I note from what he said earlier that he would rather not be here delivering responses...
    • Irish Language (6 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this matter for debate. I submitted it before the Easter break because it had emerged at that time. I welcome the Minister of State. As he is...
    • Departmental Strategies (7 speeches)
      The Irish Government and the Finnish Government have something in common. In recent years, both have made a commitment to publish a plan for the creative industries in their countries. The only...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 2.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 4.30 p.m., if not previously...
  • Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann – –expresses its deep sadness on the death of Pat Magner; –conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and –expresses its...
  • Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (56 speeches)
    Amendments Nos. 22 to 26, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
  • Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (51 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House.