Results 1-20 of 445 for standing order motion in 'Seanad debates'

Seanad: Draft Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion (16 Jul 2025)

Helen McEntee: I welcome the opportunity to introduce this motion to the House. I acknowledge the survivors whose courage and commitment have brought us to this point. I sincerely thank every single survivor for their bravery, whether they were in a position to come forward or not. In particular, I thank the late Mark Ryan and his brother David, who joined us yesterday in the Houses. I acknowledge the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Jul 2025)

Seán Kyne: The Order of Business is No.1, second report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight and the adoption of a new Standing Order 111A, establishment of the Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion regarding the appointment of An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta, to be taken without...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (27 May 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sitting of the Seanad on Thursday, 29th May, 2025: (a) Statements on Gaza. Statements on Gaza shall be taken at 9 a.m. and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 11 a.m. The opening contribution of the Minister...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)

Evanne Ní Chuilinn: ...players, who were forced to change out of their shorts in order to play a Leinster semi-final. What has followed since last Saturday has been an awakening by many to the game of camogie, the long-standing traditions of the game and the difficulty players have had in being heard. The Camogie Association is to be acknowledged here for reconsidering its initial proposal for a 2026 vote but...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (2 Apr 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad on its rising on Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025, shall adjourn until 9 a.m. on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Statements on International Trade and International Relations. Statements on International Trade and International Relations shall be...

Seanad: Restoration of Bills to the Seanad Order Paper: Motion (27 Mar 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order Paper at the stage specified in the Schedule below: SCHEDULE Bill Title: To be restored...

Seanad: Restoration of Bills to the Seanad Order Paper: Motion (20 Mar 2025)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order Paper at the stage specified in the Schedule below: SCHEDULE Bill Title: To be restored...

Seanad: Restoration of Bills to Order Paper: Motion (4 Mar 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order Paper at the stage specified in the Schedule below:

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (19 Feb 2025)

Michael McDowell: Two motions are being discussed before the House but if one is taken, the likelihood is the other will not be taken.That structure is forced upon us by what happened in this House approximately six months ago. Members of this House, particularly the newer Members, should know that on St. Brigid's Day 2018, Leo Varadkar came in here and promised us a vast raft of reforms. Every single one of...

Seanad: Restoration of Bills to Order Paper: Motion (19 Feb 2025)

Seán Kyne: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order Paper at the stage specified in the Schedule below:

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...is No. 1, address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, to be taken at 1 p.m. in accordance with the arrangements agreed by the House on Thursday, 17 October 2024; No. 2, motion regarding approval by Seanad Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024, back from committee, to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and to conclude at 3.15 p.m. if not...

Amendment to Seanad Standing Orders: Motion (23 Oct 2024)

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. XX) (Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit) Regulations 2024, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Social Welfare Bill 2024 - all Stages, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and the proceedings thereon...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the draft south coast designated maritime area plan for offshore renewable energy, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude 2:15 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes...

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (15 Jul 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 16th and 17th July, 2024: (1) The Seanad on its rising on Monday, 15th July, 2024 shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 16th July, 2024, and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) Standing Orders 29 and 30...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Barry Ward: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit leis an rún tábhachtach seo a phlé agus cuirim fáilte roimh an rún freisin, ar son an ghrúpa Fhine Gael. I welcome the motion on behalf of the Fine Gael group and I hope it will pass because it is an important measure. The reality of our situation is that we are an island on the periphery of Europe. Having joined...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: ...is also very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, the Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders to conclude at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024 –...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Frances Black: ...happening. An arms embargo on Israel is clearly necessary for our compliance with our obligations under that convention. The Bill should not be controversial, not least because this House unanimously passed a motion in February calling for an arms embargo on Israel. The failure of successive Irish governments to ensure meaningful compliance with prohibition on the transfer of weapons,...

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: ...and, as others have done, to commend the work she has done in this sphere and her commitment to reform in this area. I congratulate my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney, and her assistant with the motion, Senator Dolan, on the work they did to prepare it. I thank them for it. I am not sufficiently narcissistic to claim that I might even have submitted the amendment or that I would have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach under Seanad Standing Order 116 on a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing harmonised requirements in the Internal Market on transparency of interest representation carried out on behalf of third countries and...