Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on planned...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome back the former Cathaoirleach and now Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I thank him for being here today. I call Senator Duffy on the...
  • Departmental Bodies (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, for coming to the House. The Minister of State will stay with us for the next four Commencement matters.
  • Rental Sector (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to answer my question. I know he is not directly involved in the Department so I thank him for taking it on behalf of the Department. My question...
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, on his appointment and wish him the very best of luck in the role. I have no doubt we will have plenty of engagement over the coming...
  • EU Directives (14 speeches)
    I hope the Minister of State will speak to us about a matter of great urgency. My Commencement matter concerns what steps Ireland is taking to ensure there is a proper process for the very...
  • Community Care (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to take this matter. It is an important issue for all of those impacted. Day centres provide a valuable service in the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of members to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate;...
• Minute’s Silence to Mark Third Anniversary of War in Ukraine (1 speech)
  The Leader has proposed we stand for a minute's silence to mark the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
• Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 110 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and...
• Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 109 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Committee of Selection: Senators Garret...
• Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (32 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Browne, to the Chamber.
• Public Transport: Motion (55 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. He is a former Member and we are delighted he is back, but I am sure he is delighted he is back only in a temporary capacity. Senator P. J. Murphy has...