Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Gnó an t-Seanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria McCormack - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Crime Prevention (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy O'Callaghan back to the House. We could give him the title of honorary Senator he has been here so many times this week. The first Commencement matter...
  • Electronic Tagging (5 speeches)
    I, too, welcome the children from the school and I hope they have an enjoyable day. I welcome the Minister back to the House. Like Senator McCormack, I compliment him on his commitment to...
  • Local Government Reform (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, to the House. On behalf of the House, I offer our condolences yet again to him on the loss of his sister. We know it is a difficult time for...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is good to see him again.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 speeches)
  Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business being proposed, I welcome St. James’s Primary School from Basin Lane in Dublin 8. The pupils are most welcome to Seanad...
• Visit of UK Delegation (1 speech)
  Before we commence, I welcome and give a cead míle fáilte to the delegation from the British House of Commons Procedure Committee, led by the Chair of the committee, Cat Smith MP. I...
• Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Motion (15 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025, a copy of...
• Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (23 speeches)
  I welcome Tara Doherty, Craig Byas, Nessa Vaughan, Paul Ginnell and Rebecca O'Gorman to the Visitors Gallery. I thank Senator Andrews for bringing their presence to my attention.