Seanad debates

Thursday, 1 June 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• 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 Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Homeless Persons Supports (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Heydon.
  • Fire Service (6 speeches)
    On Tuesday, Senators Gallagher and O’Donovan spoke on the issue of the pay of whole-time retained firefighters, pointing out that negotiations with the Local Government Management Agency,...
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is more than welcome to the Chamber. I want to put on the record my correspondence in the past 24 hours from the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Butler, who contacted my...
  • Medicinal Products (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, to the Chamber and thank him for being here to issue the Minister's response. The Minister of State will be aware that hormonal replacement...
• Visit of Italian Delegation (1 speech)
  I welcome the Italian ambassador, H.E. Ruggero Corrias, and thank him for being here. The wonderful celebration of Italy's Republic Day, Festa della Repubblica, will take place tomorrow....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (38 speeches)
  I agree with the words of the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the Italian ambassador. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the agreement establishing the EU-Latin American and Caribbean,...
• Consumer Insurance Contracts (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 to prevent the use of any average clause by insurance providers. In...
• Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th October, 2016, a copy...
• Capital Investment in the Health Service: Statements (23 speeches)
  Before we commence, I welcome the group in the Gallery from Cooneal National School in Mayo.