Seanad debates

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
• Teachtaireacht ón Uachtarán - Message from President (1 speech)
  I have received the following message from the President, an tUachtarán: In pursuance of the provisions of Article 26 of the Constitution, I, Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland,...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery the newly appointed US consul general in Belfast, Mr. James Applegate, who is joined by our colleague and friend, Deputy Fergus O’Dowd. The...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tax Code (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, for attending.
  • Artificial Intelligence (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary.
  • Road Safety (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, for coming to the Seanad today to respond to my Commencement matter, which is looking for an update on the commencement of the amendments to the...
  • National Transport Authority (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. It is really appreciated. It will not be a surprise to anybody listening in or to anyone in the Chamber, including the Minister of State, that I am...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Thursday, 19 October 2023, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business;...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: (1) That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 18th October, 2023, shall adjourn until 9 a.m. on Thursday,...
• Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (13 speeches)
  We will now have statements on the final report of the independent scoping exercise into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell. I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee....