Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 June 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: Senator Barry Ward - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Communications (6 speeches)
    The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is very welcome.
  • Third Level Education (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. The second Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Tom Clonan, who has four minutes.
  • Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
    Following on from Senator Clonan, my Commencement matter deals with a similar theme, namely the inaccessibility of education for people who are visually impaired. I am really glad of the...
  • Mother and Baby Homes (5 speeches)
    The site at Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea, County Tipperary, was home to one of Ireland's most infamous mother and baby homes, operational from 1931 to 1969. During this time, 6,414 women were...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding approval by Seanad Éireann of a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and...
• EU Directive: 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...
• Health Act 1970: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Health Act 1970 (Section 45(3)) (Classes of Persons) Regulations 2024, copies of which have been laid in draft...
• Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (28 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". The Minister is very welcome to the House. I am very grateful that the line Minister in charge of this Bill is here. Often, we do not have a...