Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 April 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 Alison Comyn - The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Community Development Projects (6 speeches)
    The Minister is most welcome and I thank him for being here
  • Gambling Sector (5 speeches)
    Prior to the last election, both the Minister of State's party and its coalition partners made firm commitments in their manifestos to increase the betting tax from 2% to 3% and to use this...
  • Dental Services (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish.
  • School Funding (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, to the House.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (33 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 5 p.m and to adjourn at 6.45 p.m. if not...
• Minute's Silence for Mick O'Dwyer (2 speeches)
  Senator Kennelly has proposed a minute's silence in honour of the passing of Mick O'Dwyer. I join Senator Kennelly in expressing my condolences to the family, friends and supporters of the great...
• Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (43 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on that...
• Disability Services: Statements (24 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this very important debate on disability services. Group spokespersons will have ten minutes, all other speakers will have five minutes and the...