Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00
• 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 Shane Cassells - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for sport to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Sports Facilities (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to the House. I call on Senator Shane Cassells and he has four minutes. Go raibh maith agat.
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber today to take my Commencement matter. To put it simply, we are looking for extra capacity within the special schools in Longford to cater for...
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming here today. I was informed last night that it was she who would be here. I was very pleased to hear that, not only because she is my local...
  • Medical Aids and Appliances (5 speeches)
    Last week, I raised concerns related to HSE-funded post-mastectomy products in the House. I am really glad that the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, showed real leadership and intervened as he...
  • Building Regulations (5 speeches)
    We await now the arrival of the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I also apologise to Senator Boylan about the running order of these Commencement matters. Her matter is fifth in this list also...
  • Departmental Schemes (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this all-important topic. My question is to do with the tenant in situ scheme and how long it takes for the AHBs to complete...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (44 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 5.45 p.m. if not previously...
• Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (117 speeches)
  Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I remind Senators that this debate is due to adjourn at 5.45 p.m., if not previously concluded. Before we move to the amendments, I welcome to the Gallery...
• Employment Permits Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".