Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• 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 Alice-Mary Higgins - the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • International Agreements (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, to the House.
  • Transport Costs (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, is very welcome to the Chamber. It is the first opportunity I have had to welcome her here. I wish her well in her role as Minister of State. I have no...
  • Teacher Training (15 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh Marian. I am used to calling her "Marian" because she is from my own area.
  • School Funding (7 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome. It is not often that I have raised a local issue in the Chamber since I became a Senator in 2016, but this is an issue that is extremely close to my heart....
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    I rise today to highlight an urgent crisis in mental health services in my constituency of Laois and all across Ireland. Save Our Sons and Daughters, SOSAD, is a vital front-line mental health...
  • Flood Relief Schemes (5 speeches)
    I must be very strict on time in order to begin the next business at 4 p.m. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moran.
• Appointment of Ministers of State (1 speech)
  I must inform the House that a letter dated 25 February has been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding the appointment of Ministers of State. The correspondence will be...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. for two hours, if not previously concluded.
• Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (36 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. No. 1 is the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024 – Committee Stage. This debate is to adjourn after two hours if not previously concluded.