Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 October 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2023 on 25 October 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 Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Business Supports (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber. My question relates to the increased cost of business scheme which was announced as part of budget 2024 by way of response to rising...
  • Housing Provision (4 speeches)
    I am seeking an update on the regeneration of flats on the west side of Dominick Street, one of the oldest streets in the capital. It runs from Parnell Street up to Dorset Street and has been...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I raise the issue of Summercove National School. The Minister of State is very much aware that Summercove is a school in Kinsale that needs a little extra attention to make sure it reaches its...
  • Hospital Overcrowding (5 speeches)
    It is always nice to see the Minister of State but I have to be honest, I am more than disappointed that, once again, the Minister for Health has decided not to turn up. I do not know if the...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call the Deputy Leader, I welcome the students and teachers from Loreto Secondary School in Wexford. They are guests of Deputy Howlin. They are most welcome here today and I hope they...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 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 establishing minimum...
• EU Directives: Motion (1 speech)
  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...
• Visit of Italian Delegation (1 speech)
  I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, the convenor of the Italian-Irish parliamentary friendship group, Senator Andrea De Priamo, who is in Leinster House today for a meeting with the...
• Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Second Stage (14 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."