Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
• 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 Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Disability Services (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank her sincerely for taking time out of her busy schedule to be here this afternoon. The topic I wish to discuss with the Minister of State is...
  • Cancer Services (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State is welcome to the House to discuss this important matter. At the end of 2022 there was an announcement awarding €900,000 to dental schools for head and neck cancer...
  • General Practitioner Services (6 speeches)
    I echo the Acting Chair’s comments wishing Senator Craughwell’s daughter the very best. This is an important Commencement matter. I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting it. I...
  • Northern Ireland (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I very much welcome the re-establishment of Stormont at the weekend. I congratulate the First Minister, the deputy First Minister, the other new...
  • School Accommodation (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I thank her for taking this Commencement matter. She will appreciate that it is quite a local issue, but one very close to her in Clonmel. The...
  • Wildlife Protection (7 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I am using today's Commencement matter to raise the important issue of wildlife crime. The Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss was...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I call on the Deputy Leader to make her proposal regarding the Order of Business.
• Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (28 speeches)
  I know Senators were all deeply saddened to hear yesterday of the death of former Taoiseach, TD and European Union ambassador to the United States of America, John Bruton. He had a long career...