Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the House. I call Senator Tim Lombard who has four minutes.
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State. My Commencement matter is in respect of a school building project at Ardscoil Phádraig in Granard, County Longford. It is a coeducational ETB school based...
  • Foreign Birth Registration (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. The issue I wish to raise today relates to the foreign birth registry. This is in respect of children who are de facto Irish by dint of their parentage but who...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (51 speeches)
  Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, it gives me pleasure to welcome two members who are here on work experience. I welcome Jagoda Dul, who comes from the wonderful county...
• Transport (Vehicle Registration Plate Suppliers) Bill 2024: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of persons who manufacture, sell or otherwise supply vehicle registration plates and for that...
• Vacancy in Membership of Seanad Éireann: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That the Clerk of Seanad Éireann do send to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage notice of a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann occasioned by the...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I commence, I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from CBS Roscommon. They are very welcome to Seanad Éireann as the guests of Deputy Naughten. I have a grandmother from...
• Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 speeches)
  I welcome to the House the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond.
• Family Courts Bill 2022: Committee Stage (89 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House. The debate on the Bill is to adjourn at 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.
• Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (88 speeches)
  SECTION 80