Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 April 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 Shane Curley - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • State Examinations (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, to the House. You are most welcome.
    • Third Level Education (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, to the House. I thank her for coming to discuss this important topic.
    • Visa Applications (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, again. Before I call Senator Clonan to make his case, I welcome his guests: Ms Walaa Sabah from Gaza and Ms Fiona O’Rourke from the Irish...
    • Disability Services (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on flooding, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the...
  • Flooding: Statements (33 speeches)
    I welcome to the House the Minister of State, Deputy Moran. I invite him to deliver his opening statement.
  • Prohibition of Advertising or Importuning Sex for Rent Bill 2025: Second Stage (20 speeches)
    Before we start, I welcome the representatives of the Union of Students in Ireland, the National Women's Council, Rape Crisis Ireland and the Irish Council for International Students.