Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
• 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 Seán Kyne - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  I thank Members for their co-operation this morning. There has been a last-minute change to the running order so Senator Fitzpatrick will go first.
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, for coming to the House this morning. I want to discuss the wonderful St. Peter's National School in Phibsboro, Dublin 7. I am not sure if the...
  • Farm Inspections (9 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, to the Chamber although I must express my disappointment that there are...
  • Medical Cards (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important issue. I was contacted by a number of people, mainly those aged over 75 and who have certain illnesses and are on...
  • School Accommodation (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, who has responsibility for special education and inclusion. There is little to no capacity available for national school places in Ballinasloe...
  • Northern Ireland (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House this morning. I propose to speak to the UK Government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. Over the past year,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (44 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on road safety, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the...
• Road Safety: Statements (21 speeches)
  I am pleased to be in the Seanad today to update all Members on road safety and current progress against actions within the Government's road safety strategy for the period from 2021 to 2030....
• Crime and Policing: Motion (45 speeches)
  I welcome the Minster for Justice to the House.
• Rights-Based Care Economy: Motion (27 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. The motion is on the delivery of a rights-based care economy based on the recommendations of the Irish Women's Parliamentary Caucus. I call on...