Seanad debates
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters; Senators Lynn Ruane and Frances Black - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Middle East Issues (8 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the House. Senators Ruane and Black have two minutes each.
- Waterways Issues (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to come to the Chamber today for what is a very important Commencement matter for many constituents on the Barrow blueway and the surrounding...
- Health Services (9 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to come to the House to deal with this in person. I am working with a family who are incredibly caring and supportive of their 29-year-old son...
- Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (8 speeches)
Before our guests in the Gallery leave, I forgot a very important issue. One of the few powers the Cathaoirleach to the Seanad has is to decree that the children have no homework for the rest of...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (32 speeches)
I call the Acting Leader to announce the Order of Business.
- Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President, Mrs. Mary Robinson: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I welcome the students from Archbishop McHale College in County Galway who are in the Gallery. I am not sure whether you are in transition year, junior certificate, fifth year, sixth year, first...
- Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (77 speeches)
Before we begin, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, and his guests to the Gallery. I remind Senators they may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an...
