Seanad debates

Wednesday, 31 May 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: Senator Ned O'Sullivan - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Company Law (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary.
  • State Examinations (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. He is taking the next three Commencement matters.
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    Go raibh maith agat a Chathaoirleach Gníomhach agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire sa Seanad inniu. Scoil Mochua in Celbridge is a thriving primary school going from strength to strength...
  • Personal Public Service Numbers (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House today. First, it is important to acknowledge the work done by the Department of Social Protection in issuing PPS numbers, in particular in...
• Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (4 speeches)
  I welcome the students from Balla national school in County Mayo. I am sure they are no stranger to the Leader. I welcome them to Leinster House and hope they have a very enjoyable and pleasant...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (35 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2,...
• Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further...
• Government Commitments on Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (8 speeches)
  I welcome the people from Claremorris National School to the Chamber. The motion is regarding Government commitments on offshore renewable energy.
• Garda Reserve: Statements (16 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, to the House for statements on the Garda Reserve.
• ^ Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee ^ (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs met today and commenced its consideration of a proposal from Seanad Éireann to approve the terms of the agreement to establish the European- LAC...
• Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 speeches)
  On a point of clarification, arising from yesterday's proceedings, I received a number of telephone calls and emails. I wish to inform people, predominantly those listening from outside the...