Seanad debates

Monday, 14 June 2021

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

 
  • Social Welfare Benefits (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, for taking it on behalf of the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys. My...
  • Social Welfare Benefits (4 speeches)
    Thank you for accepting my Commencement matter, a Chathaoirligh. The Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, is very welcome. I raise the issue of the costs faced by the over-70s and ask the...
  • Common Agricultural Policy (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I tabled this Commencement matter following a lot of engagement with small farmers. I visited a number of farms in the last few days in County...
  • Tax Collection (4 speeches)
    I raise the issue of professional withholding tax, which is a matter many will not know about because the only people affected are those who collect it and those who pay it. It affects many...
  • Direct Provision System (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. I am raising the question of the Courtown Hotel emergency direct provision centre,...
  • Departmental Buildings (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for facilitating this Commencement debate and the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, for attending. The building belonging to the Technological University, TU, of...