Seanad debates
Wednesday, 21 June 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 Seán Kyne - the need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on funding...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Domestic Violence (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne.
- Legislative Programme (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House for what is a particularly interesting Commencement matter. It relates to a Private Members' Bill that I tabled in the House and...
- Grant Payments (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter. We are here again to discuss the ongoing issues with housing aid and housing adaptation grants,...
- School Textbooks (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. The reason I am raising this in the House is as a result of a conversation with a long-time friend of mine, Tom Muckian, from Dundalk who is...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I welcome the Slovenian ambassador, H.E. Stanislav Vidovi, who is in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. On Sunday, the people of Slovenia will celebrate their national day, Statehood Day. I...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (37 speeches)
I extend a warm welcome to the Slovenian ambassador. A new friendship group between Slovenia and Ireland was set up this term. It is great to have the ambassador visiting the House. The Order...
- Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 speeches)
The next item is tributes to our former colleague and friend, iar-Sheanadóir Mary Jackman. I welcome her husband, Nick; daughter, Nicola Reyna; grandchildren, Nicholas and Sean; sister,...
- Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State.
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches, 2 comments)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time"
- Youth Mental Health and Guidance Services in Secondary Schools: Motion [Private Members] (10 speeches)
I remind Members that the combined speeches of the proposer and seconder should not exceed 16 minutes and that those of all other Senators should not exceed six minutes. I call Senator Garvey to...
- Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (32 speeches)
I acknowledge and welcome Councillor Brendan Weld and his family to the Distinguished Visitors’ Gallery. I hope they enjoy the proceedings and their tour of Leinster House. We are...
