Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 November 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 on 8 November 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann...
• 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 John Cummins - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Third Level Education (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House for the second time this week on Commencement matters. It is good and refreshing to see a full line Minister, who sits at the Cabinet table,...
  • Health Services Staff (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to the House. Our next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Maria Byrne and concerns the available supports for student nurses and midwives.
  • Medicinal Products (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for giving up his time to take this matter. I tabled it because I am greatly concerned about the lack of availability of standard medicines in the pharmacy network...
  • Community Development Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for choosing this Commencement matter. The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. Last March, the Minister for Rural and Community Development announced the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding business items on the Seanad Order Paper, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; and No. 2, Energy (Windfall Gains...
• Seanad Order Paper: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That leave be granted to withdraw the following items from the Order Paper: (a) Statements on the Department of Social Protection’s response to Covid-19 (resumed); (b)...
• Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.