Seanad debates

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they wish to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - the need for the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (4 speeches)
    Last year, President Michael D. Higgins visited Monaghan town to lay a wreath to commemorate the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings 50 years previously. It was a poignant moment for the...
  • Agriculture Industry (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking this Commencement matter this week as it is a matter of urgency. As the Minister knows, farmers are required to sign and submit their basic income support scheme...
  • Road Safety (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I have submitted a Commencement matter about Dunkineely National School. I am not sure if the Minister of State knows Dunkineely. It is built on the N56. I...
  • Flood Relief Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. This Commencement matter relates to flooding. If there is time, I hope to speak later on how flooding events in the past ten years have...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call on the Leader, I welcome the Chairman of the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, along with two hard workers in his office, Joss Brooks and Oisin Twohig,...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (1 speech)
  Yesterday, a number of Members mentioned the death of a former Member of the House, Paddy O'Toole. Paddy was known as a hard-working Cabinet member from 1977 to 1987. Prior to that, he served...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
  I extend my welcome to the Chair of the Good Friday Agreement committee, Deputy Devlin, and his interns. I also welcome the students and teachers from Rush National School, whom I met coming...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator Paddy O'Toole, conveys its sincere condolences to his family, and expresses its gratitude for his...
• National Biodiversity Week: Statements (31 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, to the Chamber. The Minister of State will have ten minutes, the group spokespersons will have ten minutes and all other Senators will have five...
• Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor. I understand Senator Keogan is sharing time with Senator Mullen. Is that agreed? Agreed.