Seanad debates

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Senator Imelda Goldsboro) i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before we commence, I welcome Kai Guerin, who is here on work experience with Senator Teresa Costello. I hope she does not work you too hard. I have received notice from the following...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Care Services (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish.
  • Ambulance Service (13 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State.
  • Water Services (5 speeches)
    I rise today to seek an update on the provision for funding for the replacement of older water infrastructure in rural Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber once again. I also...
  • Bus Éireann (5 speeches)
    Ar dtús báire ba mhaith liom fáilte mhór a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach an tráthnóna seo. I thank the Minister of State for taking time out of...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I note the Leader will be proposing a minute’s silence for the passing of Pope Francis at the end of the Order of Business. Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (33 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re expressions of sympathy on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2,...
• Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to create specific offences for assaulting or threatening retail workers...
• Expression of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, as a tribute of respect to the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, Seanad Éireann sends an expression of its profound sadness and sympathy on the death of The Holy Father to...
• Forestry Sector: Statements (33 speeches)
  The Minister of State, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, is very welcome to the Chamber for this important discussion on the forestry sector.
• Revised National Planning Framework: Motion (25 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework, as approved by the Government on 8th April 2025; a copy of which was laid before Seanad...