Seanad debates

Thursday, 20 April 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 Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Higher Education (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to the House.
  • Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for accepting this matter, which relates to an issue that is very important to us in Tipperary. It is particularly important to Councillor Declan Burgess, who has been...
  • Health Services (4 speeches)
    This matter relates to out-of-hours services at St. Joseph's Hospital, Longford. I will give the Minister of State a little background. In December 2022, the old MIDOC service that was there...
  • Defibrillators Provision (5 speeches)
    Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo ar maidin. I am here this morning to seek an update on the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strategy that we are beginning to...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (32 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding the arrangements of the address to Seanad Éireann by the president of the GAA, Mr. Larry McCarthy, on 26 April 2023, to be taken on conclusion...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders...
• Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (17 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  I understand the Acting Leader, Senator Martin, has a proposal to put to the House.
• Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."