Seanad debates
Wednesday, 12 July 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: Of the matters raised by the Senators suitable for discussion, I have selected Senators...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Traffic Management (10 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, to the House and express my thanks and delight that there is a senior Cabinet Minister again here today for our Commencement matters. It is...
- Departmental Schemes (4 speeches)
I thank the Acting Chairperson and welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I have raised this issue with the Minister previously. I am aware that it has been one of the Minister's key policy areas...
- Tax Code (7 speeches)
I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, to the House again. The next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Seán Kyne and relates to the Government's commitment to...
- Health Services (4 speeches)
The Minister of State is very welcome. I will be brief and to the point. This matter relates to the upgrade of the facilities at St. Joseph's campus in Longford. We have a fantastic radiology...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023, back from committee, to...
- Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 - back from Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft...
- Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023 - back from Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Fees for Certain Applications) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft...
- Proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023 – back from Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. XX) Regulations 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
- Appointment of members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (2 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government, on 4th July, 2023, agreed to nominate Andrew Forde, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Colin Harvey, Eoin Ronayne, Noeline Blackwell and Dr....
- Care Payments: Motion [Private Members] (15 speeches)
I welcome Mr. Louis Merchant and thank him for all his work in my office over the past number of weeks. I really appreciate it. I hope he enjoys his summer in Dingle.
- Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House. Before we begin the debate, I welcome to the Public Gallery guests of Deputy Nolan from County Offaly. It gives me great...
- Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (23 speeches)
We are delighted to be joined by the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for international development and the Irish diaspora, Deputy Fleming. He is most...