Seanad debates
Thursday, 14 December 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
- Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann passed the Appropriation Bill 2023 on 13 December 2023, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations.
- 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 Barry Ward - The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to make...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Irish Aid (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the House.
- National Cultural Institutions (5 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter. I am delighted to have the chance to talk about our national cultural institutions, particularly the National Library of Ireland, which on 20...
- Health Service Executive (5 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The HSE boasts on its website that it is "the largest property owner in the State, so staying on top of all our facilities is key to the smooth...
- Citizens' Assembly (8 speeches)
The Minister of State is very welcome. I am raising the issue of the citizens' assembly on education this morning. I am failing in my efforts to find a date for this citizens' assembly.That is...
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann passed the Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill 2023 on 13 December 2023 without amendment. Dáil Éireann passed the Local Government (Mayor of...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (54 speeches)
Before I call the Deputy Leader to announce the business of the day, as Senators know, our colleague and friend Mr. Tom Hickey, deputy head usher, is retiring today. He is going to be joining...
- Special Measures in the Public Interest (Derrybrien Wind Farm) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act, in the public interest, to assist in maintaining the security of the electricity supply system in the State, and for that...
- Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (17 speeches)
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, back to the House. The debate will follow the normal pattern. The Minister will have six minutes, and all Senators will have six minutes. The Minister...
- Appropriation Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 speeches)
Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
- Appropriation Bill 2023: Motion for Earlier Signature (2 speeches)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the...
- Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (40 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."