Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 October 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30:00
• 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 Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Healthcare Policy (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke. The first Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Martin Conway.
  • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
    I commend Senator Conway on raising the issue of haemochromatosis. I have haemochromatosis and I am very aware of the importance of the screening strategy, given so many people are impacted by...
  • Nitrates Usage (4 speeches)
    I tabled this matter, in which I mentioned the Ministers with responsibility for housing and agriculture, to seek an update on where we are with the nitrates derogation. It is disappointing that...
  • Water Quality (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to deal with this matter. The sewerage system in Dublin, particularly in south Dublin, is Victorian. When I say "south Dublin", I refer to an area of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 – referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business...
• Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, a copy of which has been laid in...
• Visit of Vietnamese Delegation (1 speech)
  Before we move to the next item of business, it is my pleasure, as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, to welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery His Excellency President Tô Lâm...
• Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second and Subsequent Stages (16 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Motion for Earlier Signature (2 speeches)
  I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Criminal...