Seanad debates
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I wish a happy St. Valentine's Day to everybody on this Ash Wednesday. Before I read out the Commencement matters, I wish to extend a cead míle fáilte - a huge welcome - to Alex...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Pension Provisions (6 speeches)
I wish the Minister of State "good morning" and welcome him to the House. I appreciate Deputy Ossian Smyth coming here to take time to listen to this extremely important matter with respect to...
- Road Projects (4 speeches)
The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I thank him for taking this Commencement matter. It is an important one for me. It concerns the N24, which runs from Limerick to Waterford...
- Aviation Industry (4 speeches)
This matter relates to Dublin Airport and the impact of private jets on the passenger cap that applies. There has been a great deal of talk about the cap on passengers at the airport, but there...
- Hospital Services (5 speeches)
It is great to have the Minister of State in the House. It is nearly like her Wednesday morning coffee break at this stage. Every Wednesday morning, I have the pleasure of talking to her about...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach under Seanad Standing Order 116 on a proposal for a Council...
- Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach under Standing Order 116 on the following...
- Proposed Transfer of Passenger Data between the European Union and Iceland: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
- Proposed Transfer of Passenger Data between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
- Proposed Transfer of Passenger Data between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the...
- Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 speeches)
Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may only speak once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also on Report Stage...
- Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (187 speeches)
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- Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, back to the House. The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators have six...