Seanad debates

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
  • Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann passed the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023 on 24 January 2024, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Digital Services Bill...
  • 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 Vincent P. Martin - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, atá tagtha anseo inniu thar ceann an Aire Oideachais, an Teachta Norma Foley. Tá ceist an-mhór le plé. It is disappointing that...
    • Health Promotion (4 speeches)
      My Commencement matter asks the Minister for Education to make a statement on whether she has plans to introduce an awareness campaign for post-primary schools to highlight the dangers of vaping...
    • Third Level Fees (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins.
    • Road Projects (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Neale Richmond, for coming to the House. I am disappointed not to see somebody from the Department of Transport here this afternoon but I thank the Minister...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
    Before I call on the Leader to announce the business of the day, we will all have been deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the sudden death of our former colleague and friend, a former Member...
  • Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of John Connor; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable...
  • Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (20 speeches)
    I extend a warm welcome to our guests in the Gallery who are retired members of the Defence Forces and members of Women of Honour: Captain Kieron Rice, Captain Diane Byrne, Captain Amelia McKeown...
  • Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."