Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
• 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 John Cummins -The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to the House.
  • Septic Tanks (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. As Members know I tabled it on a number of occasions and I have written to both the Minister for Housing, Local Government and...
  • Local Government Reform (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in to respond to this Commencement matter, which comes on the back of a very fruitful meeting between the Association of Irish Local Government, AILG, and...
  • Planning Issues (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. While childcare is primarily the responsibility of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, there could be a planning...
  • Disability Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House. As always, it is a pleasure having her here.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome Craig Hogan from Edmund Rice College in Carrigaline. He was a transition year student last year and is now in fifth year. He has a keen interest in politics. He was here before with...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
  For the information of Members, I will be moving a motion of sympathy for former Senator and Deputy Brendan Daly on the conclusion of the Order of Business. It is great to see Senator Norris in...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann - - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Brendan Daly; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday,...
• Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 speeches)
  Before we commence our scheduled business, I welcome Georgina McAuliffe and Lorraine and Irene Lawlor to the Gallery. Their father, George Lawlor, served as the election agent to former...
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following draft regulations: Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications)...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome to the Public Gallery the Duleek Revival summer youth programme, which is a group of teenagers from Tidy Towns. They are between the ages of 13 and 16 and are engaged in a great amount...
• Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (56 speeches)
  In this Second Stage debate on a Private Member's Bill, the combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes and all other Senators have six minutes. The...