Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 December 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 on 6 December 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed...
• 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 Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien. I want to raise the issue of the Blanchardstown west school area, which includes Littlepace, Castaheany, Ongar and Hansfield. Within that is...
  • School Facilities (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I thank him for taking this important Commencement matter I have tabled. It relates to St. Anne's Secondary School in Tipperary town. I have two...
  • Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I am looking for an update on what assessment of need has been carried out by the Department of Education with regard to a new secondary school for the Duleek...
  • Beef Sector (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important issue. She will be aware the agency responsible for the grading of cattle for the various beef schemes has carried out a...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the orders of reference of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2,...
• Orders of Reference of Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight pursuant to Standing Order 98(2)(b), the Orders of Reference of the Seanad Public...
• Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 speeches)
  Question proposed: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time”.
• Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (17 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."