Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 April 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:00
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 on 2 April 2025 to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• International Trade and International Relations: Statements (20 speeches)
  I welcome the Tánaiste to the House to address us. It is great to see so many Senators here this morning. I invite the Tánaiste to make his opening address.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  As we have three five-minute slots left, I call the Leader to move for an extension of time, and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, for agreeing to stay on.
• International Trade and International Relations: Statements (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  I am sharing time with Senator Dee Ryan. It would be remiss of me not to be associated with the remarks of Senator Andrews and to acknowledge the passing of the legend that was Mick O'Dwyer....
• 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 Joanne Collins - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Forestry Sector (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, here this morning.
  • Weather Events (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this matter for the Commencement debate this morning. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, to the House. The west coast was hit by...
  • Child Safety (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this Commencement matter. While I know it is not his brief, I appreciate the time he has taken to come to the House to take it this morning. In my...
  • Care Services (8 speeches)
    Before I start, I would like to acknowledge a former Deputy and Minister, Damien English, in the Gallery, along with his guests. I hope they have a happy visit to Leinster House today. I thank...