Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
  • 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 Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Wastewater Treatment (10 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter, which impacts upon the lives of all our constituents. I welcome our colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, to the House. I am not...
    • Coast Guard Service (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to the House. I thank him for his time this afternoon.
    • Schools Refurbishment (7 speeches)
      I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, to the House.
    • State Examinations (7 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. I am asking the Minister for Education to intervene to ensure that the comprehensive review of the reasonable accommodations at certificate examinations, RACE,...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    As Members will know, we are speaking today in memory of the late Mary O'Rourke, who passed away last week. Mary O'Rourke served as a Member of this House and of Dáil Éireann, and she...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (39 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of the Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business...
  • Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: Expresses its deep sadness on the death of Mary O'Rourke; conveys its sincere condolences to her family and expresses its gratitude for her notable...
  • Workplace Relations (Exemplary Damages, Unfair Dismissals and Other Provisions) Bill 2024: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I ask Senator Sherlock to move that leave be given to introduce the Workplace Relations (Exemplary Damages, Unfair Dismissals and Other Provisions) Bill 2024.
  • Appointment of Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government, on 19th September, 2024, agreed to nominate Liam Herrick for appointment by the President as Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human...
  • Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (84 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. No. 2 is the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, Report and Final Stages. The proceedings shall conclude at 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded....