Seanad debates

Thursday, 27 April 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
  • Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Eireann has passed the Courts Bill 2023 on 26 April 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Eireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Incitement to...
  • 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 Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on school...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • School Transport (6 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I want to express mo bhuíochas to An Cathaoirleach for selecting this particular Commencement matter and I welcome the Minister of State,...
    • EU Funding (7 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Byrne, go dtí an Teach.
    • Sports Funding (5 speeches)
      Nobody in this House doubts the importance of sport, especially of non-professional sport as it benefits households and individuals throughout the country. I also acknowledge the funding the...
    • Employment Support Services (12 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is our first time in the Chamber together since he took up his new position. It is nice to have the Minister of State here. In my Commencement...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    Before I ask the Acting Leader to call the Order of Business, I welcome the Dutch ambassador this afternoon as we celebrate Dutch national day. I welcome Ambassador Palm and his deputy, defence...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (33 speeches)
    I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business for today.
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    Before we deal with No. 1, I welcome to the Public Gallery Councillor Michael ‘Moegie’ Maher, mayor of Galway. He is very welcome. He is joined by a group of American county...
  • Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Motion (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond.
  • Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."