Seanad debates
Thursday, 5 October 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has agreed on 4 October 2023 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann has passed on 4...
- 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 Pauline O’Reilly - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- School Textbooks (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. I raise the issue because we are at the start of a school year. I raised the issue last year as well and said I was absolutely delighted that costs for school...
- Children in Care (4 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State will be aware that there are around 6,000 children in care in Ireland, and about 90% of those are in foster care. Foster...
- Referendum Campaigns (25 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimhe an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is very welcome. It is good to engage with her and I thank her for coming to the House. There is a fair degree of concern...
- Naval Service (8 speeches)
The Tánaiste is most welcome. I am sure Senator Lombard will not interrupt him.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 10 October 2023, which is budget day; and No. 2, the Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022...
- Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Thursday, 5th October, 2023, shall adjourn until 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday,...
- Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (12 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Deputy Charlie McConalogue.
