Seanad debates

Thursday, 20 March 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• 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 Victor Boyhan – the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Emigrant Support Services (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, is most welcome to the House.
  • Tax Code (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon.
  • Road Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House.
  • Vacant Properties (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. In a world where we are surrounded and bombarded daily with bad news housing stories, I want to talk about one positive housing story. The...
  • Derelict Sites (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan. I call Senator Joe Conway.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the restoration of Bills to the Order Paper, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate, and No. 2, statements on...
• Restoration of Bills to the Seanad Order Paper: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 180 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bills which lapsed by reason of the Seanad General Election, January, 2025, and are...
• Common Agricultural Policy National Plan: Statements (29 speeches)
  I congratulate and welcome my good friend and colleague, the Minister, Deputy Heydon, to the Chamber for the first time as Minister for agriculture to open proceedings on a debate on Ireland's...