Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Paddy Burke - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Recycling Policy (5 speeches)
    I welcome the kids from sixth class, rang a sé, from County Meath to the House as well. I welcome my colleague from Mayo, the Minister of State, Deputy Alan Dillon. As I think this is...
  • Cybersecurity Policy (4 speeches)
    Like others, I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish him the best in his new role. I know he will put his heart and soul into it. The issue I raise is the HSE cyberattack. Next...
  • Hospital Facilities (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh. I congratulate the Minister of State on his new appointment. It is nice to have him on side. I...
  • Immigration Policy (6 speeches)
    Is the Minister of State taking this question?
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo inniu. The most recent statistics from the Garda on domestic...
  • Public Transport (5 speeches)
    With the withdrawal of Aircoach from 8 April 2024, and the X20 service in 2021, on the Dublin to Galway route, those services have been stopped. We currently only have Citylink, which goes every...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
  Before I call on the Leader to announced the Order of Business, I join everyone in expressing our sadness and sympathy on the death last week of our former colleague and friend, Michael D'Arcy...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Eireann - - expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator Michael D'Arcy; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for...
• Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
• Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (55 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. I extend a special welcome to the friends of Senator Clonan - the guests, parents, carers and disabled citizens, all of whom are advocates for...
• Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (74 speeches)
  SECTION 15