On Wednesday, as Acting Leader of the Seanad, I responded to a range of issues raised by senators during the Order of Business.

Many issues were raised by senators from across parties and groups including:

  • Services for persons with disabilities
  • Local Government Reform
  • Development of greenways and blueways
  • Adoption and assisted reproduction legislation
  • Reform of migration laws
  • The ending of the Direct Provision System
  • The Aviation sector, the impact of Covid-19 and connectivity of our island
  • The Pandemic Unemployment Payment and PRSI contributions
  • The theft of dogs and other pets
  • Housing and homelessness services.