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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 6 be taken before No. 1. No. 6 relates to seeking leave to introduce the Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025. The latter, which we can refer to as the energy drinks Bill, aims to prohibit the sale of stimulant drinks to young people under the age of 18. The Bill is necessary because it...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: He is a first cousin. Do not make me feel that old.
- Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: First Stage (8 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate the sale, advertisement or promotion of the use of stimulant drinks to children, to prohibit the sale of stimulant drinks to persons under 18 years of age; to provide for health warnings on drink labelling to the general public on the effect to a person’s health of the excessive consumption or use of...
- Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: First Stage (8 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: Next Tuesday.
- Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Minister of State and fellow Senators are very welcome to the House this afternoon. It is with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency that I introduce the Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025. This legislation is born out of concern for the welfare of our children and young people who...
- Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: I thank Members for their contributions and participation in the debate on this Bill. This is significant legislation, with many provisions that will cover a great deal of ground. The Bill has been several years in the making and, as mentioned, it has involved the input of many others, including experts and civil society organisations. It has been written following a study of similar laws...
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Electricity Generation (15 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: The Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, is very welcome. I congratulate him on his elevation into this role. I would like to ask the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications a simple question: where does nuclear power fit into Ireland's energy future? I ask this not in the abstract but with real urgency because the Celtic interconnector is due to come online in 2026. It is...
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Electricity Generation (15 May 2025)
Sharon Keogan: I thank the Minister of State. I can clearly see that we are going to rely on offshore resources going forward for the electricity provision for this country. That is not good enough. It will not do. As he well knows, many of these are at early stages. We are now in 2025. Many of these projects are going to be held up by planning. We are not going to reach that 2030 target. I am not...