Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Catherine Ardagh - The need for the Taoiseach to make a statement on the establishment...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Policies (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and Government Chief Whip, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, to the Chamber. Senator Ardagh has four minutes.
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. I wish her well and congratulate her on the new role. I have not seen her here since her appointment. I received correspondence from...
  • Cycling Facilities (5 speeches)
    The next Commencement matter was scheduled to be in the name of Senator McDowell but Senator Dolan requested a change. That is agreeable to Senator McDowell. I am happy to facilitate that...
  • Postal Services (5 speeches)
    Our next and final Commencement matter is in the name of Senator McDowell and it relates to Rathmines post office.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (33 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Employment Permits Bill 2022 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 139, motion 2, Private...
• Employment Permits Bill 2022: Committee Stage (42 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, to the Chamber.
• Waste Management: Statements (18 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: notes that: - Ireland has a privatised waste collection system with a small number of very large operators; in many urban areas, there is significant...