Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

 
  • Employment Permits (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House and thank him for taking the first matter, which has been raised by Senator Robbie Gallagher.
  • Flood Risk Management (6 speeches)
    The Minister, Deputy Foley, is welcome. I am disappointed the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, is not present but I appreciate the Minister, Deputy Foley, being here to answer my question on...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I am delighted the Minister is in the Chamber today. As she knows, families and children who depend on school escorts know the importance of that role in ensuring children can go to school in a...
  • Public Transport (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for joining us in the House, although I must say it is a real pity that the Minister for Transport is away on business because of the serious nature of the leak that we are...
  • International Agreements (4 speeches)
    I take it the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, will not be here to respond to my matter either. This is not my first time questioning the Government and being unable to address the Minister...
  • Childcare Services (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming in to respond to my Commencement matter which concerns the national childcare scheme. This scheme has a stated objective of improving children's outcomes,...