Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • 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 Eugene Murphy - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on teacher...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • School Staff (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, to the House.
    • Office of Public Works (6 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, is, as always, very welcome to the Chamber. It is unfortunate the Minister of State with direct responsibility in the matter I am raising, Deputy O'Donovan,...
    • Medicinal Products (5 speeches)
      The Minister of State is more than welcome. My Commencement matter calls on the Minister for Health to provide an assurance that the HSE will give permission to continue to approve and reimburse...
    • Further and Higher Education (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris. It is great to see a line Minister here. I know the Minister looks after people very well, so Senator Emer Currie is very lucky.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (150 speeches)
    The Order of Business is motion No. 127(7) regarding the situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude after 35...
  • Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Motion (9 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: - unreservedly condemns the brutal attack by Hamas in Israel on Saturday, 7th October 2023, indiscriminately and systematically targeting civilians, and...
  • Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Control of Exports Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (26 speeches)
    I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage each...
  • Provision of Free HRT Treatment: Motion [Private Members] (18 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is very welcome to the House. I want to give a very special welcome to Ballymore Eustace branch of Irish Countrywomens' Association, ICA, and Ms Marie...