Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Departmental Programmes (7 speeches)
An chéad cainteoir ná an Seanadóir Robbie Gallagher who is sharing time with Senator Blaney.
- School Enrolments (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. Tyrrelstown is one of the youngest, fastest-growing and most diverse communities not just in Dublin West, but in the entire country. According to the 2016...
- Wastewater Treatment (4 speeches)
I am here today to discuss a Commencement matter I raised three years ago. Here we are again. I will keep bringing it up. It concerns raw sewage going into our waterways and seas all over...
- Forestry Sector (12 speeches)
I do not need to welcome the Minister of State because this is her House. I thank her for coming to address this issue. The focus of my Commencement matter today, and hopefully the Minister of...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (33 speeches)
My apologies for being late and I now ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business for today.
- Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Motion to Discharge Order for Second Stage (2 speeches)
I move: That the Order for Second Stage for the Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023 be discharged and that the Bill be withdrawn.
- Appointment to Policing Authority: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Anthony Harbinson be appointed by the Government to be a member of the...
- EU Regulations: Motion (9 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
- Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
The Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023, copies of which were laid before Seanad...
- Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Address to Seanad Éireann by GAA President, Mr. Larry McCarthy (49 speeches)
In accordance with an Order of the Seanad of 20 April, proceedings must conclude by around 4 p.m. Ar an gcéad dul síos, cuirim fíorfháilte ar mo shon féin agus ar son...
- Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (28 speeches)
The next item is No. 128, motion No. 10 regarding public water connection charges. I ask Members to please note the time limits. Under a new procedure approved by the House, the combined...