Seanad debates
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:30
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I welcome to the Gallery our friend and colleague, the former Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives and now His Excellency the Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, Mr. Trevor...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Cash-for-Gold Outlets (7 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for picking this matter. The Minister of State, Deputy Browne, is very welcome. Cash-for-gold are outlets where an individual can go in, present gold for sale, get it...
- Educational Disadvantage (8 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Byrne, to the Chamber. I raise the issue of the lack of support provided to children and young people in disadvantaged...
- Environmental Policy (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for coming to the House. I appreciate that the issue I am raising is not directly under his remit but I would be grateful for his assistance on it...
- Transport Costs (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I believe the Minister of State will remain with us to take this matter. I appreciate this. Many Members of...
- Motor Fuels (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take my Commencement matter. I know it is not directly within his brief; it has more to do with ethanol reform than electoral reform.To...
- Greenways Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this matter. I welcome the Minister of State. This is down for answer by the Minister of Transport but, of course, it could equally have been put...
- Visit of Polish Delegation (1 speech)
I welcome a delegation from the Polish Embassy, which is led by H.E. Ms Anna Sochaska, ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland. They are very welcome as it is Poland's Constitution Day....
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (41 speeches)
I welcome the Leader back from her nuptials. We are glad to have her back. Congratulations or comhghairdeas.
- Electoral Reform (Amendment) and Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (3 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Reform Act 2022 to provide in the functions of An Coimisiún Toghcháin for the review of the...
- Address by Commissioner Mairead McGuinness: Motion (1 speech)
I move: (1) That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to...
- Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Qualifying Conditions) Regulations 2023: Motion (2 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Qualifying Conditions)...
- Reykjavik Summit of the Council of Europe: Statements (28 speeches)
I thank Senator Fiona O'Loughlin for arranging today's debate and for all that she, the former Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Joe O'Reilly, and other Senators do to represent Ireland so well at...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I welcome the guests to the Visitors Gallery. I hope you enjoy your afternoon here.
- National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Apprentices) Bill 2023: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Apprentices) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 speeches)
I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I wish to share time with Senator Mark Wall.
