Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Early Childhood Care and Education (11 speeches)
    I am informed that Senator Garvey is running late. I apologise to the House and to the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, who is here. With the permission of the House, we will take...
  • School Patronage (5 speeches)
    It is good to see the Minister of State. I know that he, like me, recognises the tremendous contribution the Educate Together movement has made to the education system in this country. As a...
  • Building Energy Rating (10 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, for his patience and flexibility. I call Senator Garvey, who has four minutes.
  • State Examinations (5 speeches)
    I welcome my colleague from County Cork, Deputy Burke, and thank him for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister for Education. Will the Minister for Education make a statement...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 speeches)
  Before I call the Acting Leader to outline the business, I welcome the other group of students, from St. Columba's School in Glasnevin, who are here with us. They are very welcome. As I said to...
• Health (Postponement of Certain Leave) Bill 2024: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Maternity Protection Act 1994 and the Adoptive Leave Act 1995 and for those purposes to provide a...
• International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (76 speeches)
  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 of...
• National Cancer Services: Motion (22 speeches)
  I welcome Members for our Private Members' motion on national cancer services. Before I call on Senator Kyne to move the motion I welcome a group from Aghada National School from Youghal. You...
• Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (120 speeches)
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