Seanad debates

Tuesday, 26 September 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 Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to outline the current and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House.
  • Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The national children's hospital is something we all want to see happen and we know its importance, but there continues to be growing concern about...
  • Disability Services (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome. I am holding in my hands the final report of the Joint Committee on Autism, which was launched last June. There are 109 recommendations in the report....
  • Youth Work Supports (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. What I raise today is a passion for youth work and clubs, and it is something I am interested in. I volunteer at Cooley Youth Club, and I am...
  • School Transport (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is more than welcome to the Chamber. I advocate on behalf of nearly 65 students living in my area who feel abandoned by the State regarding school transportation. They...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh gach éinne. Ar an gcéad dul síos, over our recess, Members will have heard that a former colleague and friend of many of us in this House went...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (39 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and welcome back all Senators for the beginning of our autumn session. I hope everyone had a good summer. We have a busy period ahead. I concur with the...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (3 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Flor O'Mahony; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the...
• Appointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Séamas Ó Concheanainn for appointment by the President as An Coimisinéir Teanga.
• Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."