Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• 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 Lynn Boylan - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Strategic Infrastructure (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to the Chamber and thank him for being here. It is always good to have a Cabinet Minister here for...
  • Horse Racing Industry (8 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, to the Seanad. I think this may be her first Commencement matter in the House...
  • Naturalisation Applications (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Higgins. Is í seo an chéad uair atá seans agam é sin a rá ó ainmníodh mar Aire Stáit í....
  • Emergency Services (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House. She is very welcome. Senator Currie, tá ceithre nóiméad agat.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the students from Leamlara National School in County Cork. I had the pleasure of meeting them earlier. I want to...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 speeches)
  Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I, too, welcome all our guests this morning, especially the young man who I met on the way in the door with Deirdre. The ambassador is also very...
• Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: First Stage (7 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to impose on the Health Service Executive certain special duties and powers in relation to the establishment of a specialised...
• Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (36 speeches)
  The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes; all other Senators have six minutes; the Minister has 15 minutes; and the proposer has five minutes to...
• Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Committee Stage (87 speeches)
  This debate is to adjourn at 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded. I welcome to the House the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. I wish him céad míle fáilte.
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 29 May 2024, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Research and Innovation Bill 2024.
• Housing Commission Report: Motion (30 speeches)
  The combined time for the speeches of the proposer and seconder are 16 minutes and they may share time. All other Senators will have six minutes. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan....