Seanad debates

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022 on 24 May 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• 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 Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Education to ensure that...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary.
  • Local Authorities (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, to the Chamber. Since being elected to this House in April 2020, this is the fourth occasion on which I have raised the issue of the loss of the...
  • Retained Fire Service (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also extend a welcome to Councillor Patrick Murphy and his friends on their day in Leinster House. I recently attended an event commemorating the...
  • Disability Services (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, for coming to the Chamber. I am asking my question today from a place of utter frustration. We are all only too aware that there is massive...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the ambassador for Croatia, Mr. Davor Vidiš, who joins us on the occasion of his country's national day. On behalf of the Members of the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 speeches)
  I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the ambassador to the House. I hope he enjoys his visit. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the address to Seanad...
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: 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 Seanad...
• Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th...
• Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (70 speeches)
  SECTION 21
• Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 15, inclusive, agreed to.
• 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Motion (18 speeches)
  I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. I call Senator McGreehan to move the motion.