Seanad debates

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

 
  • Direct Provision System (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being in the Seanad. I am raising an important issue relating to direct provision and the Government's commitment to ending the current system for the reception...
  • Defibrillators Provision (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. We all looked in shock last Saturday week at the distressing scenes at the soccer match between Finland and Denmark when a young and fit...
  • Official Engagements (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. On Sunday, 30 May, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, visited China for a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr....
  • Teaching Council of Ireland (5 speeches)
    The issue I bring to the attention of the Minister of State relates to the Teaching Council. A friend of mine contacted me about a month ago because of issues she was having registering with the...
  • Road Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. It is always nice when you try to bring up a local issue that there is a Minister of State present who knows the area quite well and who knows the...
  • Defective Building Materials (14 speeches)
    I am joining my colleagues, Senators Blaney and Dooley, to represent the people of Mayo, Donegal and Clare on the ongoing issue of pyrite and mica, which has affected the homes of thousands of...