Seanad debates

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30:00
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 on 22 February 2023, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• 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 Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Mother and Baby Homes (6 speeches)
    Before I call on the first Senator, I welcome the students and staff members from the Holy Family Senior National School, Swords, County Dublin, to the Gallery. Tá fíor-fháilte...
  • Health Services (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House. I am delighted she is here to take this matter. As we know, there is an increased number of people in this country on dialysis....
  • Industrial Relations (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, for coming to the House. While it is great to have him here, we were interested in talking...
  • An Garda Síochána (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber and taking this important Commencement matter. When I speak about Clonmel Garda station, I must first recognise that the Minister is responsible...
  • Third Level Education (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to discuss this important topic. This is about the placement of a veterinary school at the University of Limerick, UL. This will not only benefit Limerick, it...
  • Housing Policy (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for making himself available to take this Commencement matter. The Minister of State will be aware that I regularly raise issues facing people in my...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition of criminal...
• Visit of Moldovan Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call on Senator Hoey, I ask Members to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Moldova, led by their speaker, H.E. Mr. Igor Grosu.On behalf of Seanad...
• An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (28 speeches)
  I will take a moment to reflect on what I will call a conversation, but I am not sure that is what it was. The conversation took place on a show on TV last night around the trans community. It...
• European Union Treaties: Motions (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023: Second Stage (2 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, for taking this debate. The Bill was laid before the House by my colleague Senator Crowe and me....
• Visit of Scottish Delegation (1 speech)
  I thank Senator Crowe for seconding the motion. Before I call the next speaker, I welcome our visitors from the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament....
• Remuneration Information and Pay Transparency Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."