Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage- Friday 27th March 2020
These are truly unique times and when we emerge from this crisis, as we will, we must capitalise on our ability to work together for the com
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Seanad Sitting 20 March 2020 - Health Bill 2020 Second Stage.
Extraordinary events demand extraordinary measures. Ultimately, this crisis has demanded responsibility from every citizen, man, woman or...
- Jan 21, 2020
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Last sitting of 25th Seanad - 21 January 2020.
'Fellow Senators, it is 21 months since my election to this Twenty-fifth Seanad. It was an election where it was only possible for me to...
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Order of Business - 18th December 2019
Senator Ian Marshall I wish everyone Christmas wishes. It is lovely to see the House with so much goodwill. It abounds. It is unusual...
- Dec 12, 2019
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Order of Business- Thursday 12th December 2019
Today is a monumental day in UK and Northern Irish politics. We are all aware of the significance of the vote today. There will be...
- Nov 22, 2019
- 4 min
Order of Business- Wednesday 22nd November 2019
Senator Ian Marshall: Many Senators have spoken about the farmers' protests that are going on outside Leinster House. Senator McDowell...
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements- Wedneday 6th November 2019
I thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, for his comments on Brexit. I commend the Government and...
- Oct 15, 2019
- 3 min
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"On a more sombre note, 28 years ago, veteran journalist, David McKittrick, BBC journalists, Chris Thornton and Seamus Kelters, political...
- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
Beef Sector: Statements- Thursday 3rd October 2019
"I rise to express my concerns about the beef sector's fortunes, or lack thereof, and future prospects. I will begin by expressing...
- Oct 1, 2019
- 3 min
Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements- Tuesday 1st October 2019
"Last night, we learned of the proposals contained in the so-called non-papers, or, as I would describe them, "non-sense" papers....
- Aug 6, 2019
- 1 min
Reimagining Unionism- Feile An Phobail 2019
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- Jul 10, 2019
- 3 min
Order of Business- Wednesday 10th of July 2019
"I rise today to speak in a week when many people are talking and raising serious concerns about the EU-Mercosur deal and the potential...
- Jul 3, 2019
- 4 min
EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements- Wednesday 3rd July 2019
"Disappointment", "betrayal", "catastrophic", "reckless", "irresponsible" and "devastating". These are not my words but all of them have...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 1 min
Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages
"I concur with fellow Senators and congratulate Senator Ó Céidigh on the Bill. It is interesting because it highlights a couple of...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 2 min
Order of Business- Wednesday 26th June 2019
Senator Ian Marshall comments on the report detailing the future of the Irish Beef Industry by the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and
- Jun 13, 2019
- 3 min
Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy
"I welcome the members of the Robb family. It is an absolute privilege and a pleasure to be part of this today to remember a man who...
- Jun 11, 2019
- 3 min
Order of Business- Tuesday 11th June 2019
"I convened a meeting last week in Leinster House at the request of the Irish freight industry, led by Seamus Leheny of Freight Northern...
- May 16, 2019
- 1 min
Joint Committee on Climate Action debate
"Deputies Eamon Ryan and Pringle have asked similar questions but my concern is about the review process. It is one thing to have a plan...
- May 8, 2019
- 2 min
Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union debate
"I thank the witnesses for their interesting presentations. It is a steep learning curve for many members on this committee and many...
- Apr 16, 2019
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- Apr 3, 2019
- 2 min
Order of Business- Wednesday 3rd April 2019
"I congratulate the Government representatives in this and the Lower House on supporting the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 last...
- Jan 24, 2019
- 4 min
Climate Action: Statements
"I thank the Minister for his presentation. As everyone in this House knows, there is no silver bullet for this. We talk about wind...
- Jan 16, 2019
- 2 min
Third Report of the Citizens' Assembly: Discussion (Resumed)
"Most of the questions have been answered. It is interesting because I come from a part of the country where the only safe topic for...
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