Seanad debates

Thursday, 11 May 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Civil Defence Bill 2023 on 10 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Regulated...
• 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 Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on remaining...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, is very welcome to the House.
  • Home Care Packages (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending to discuss this important issue, which is also health related and involves home care packages. People are not getting enough hours every day or week...
  • Office of Public Works (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is more than welcome. It is great to have him the Chamber again. I compliment his work in the Seanad. It is always great to see him here taking these Commencement Matter...
  • Research and Development (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State will be aware that modern Irish economic policy has been based on two things, namely, tax and talent. The emphasis on tax has...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, entitled Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees,...
• Climate Action and Biodiversity (Mandates of Certain Organisations) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Turf Development Act 1946 and the Forestry Act 1988 in order to reflect obligations regarding climate action and...
• Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (19 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to the House. I also welcome friends of Deputy Matthews from St. Cronan's Boys National School in Bray, County Wicklow. I met them earlier in the...