Seanad debates

Tuesday, 17 June 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 Anne Rabbitte - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Health Services (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this afternoon and showing her commitment by taking this Commencement matter. I also thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting it. The question...
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as bheith anseo chun déileáil leis an Commencement matter. From his own area, I am sure the Minister of State will be well familiar with...
  • Housing Policy (4 speeches)
    I am raising this issue today for the first time in this House but it is not my first time to raise it as a public representative. During my time on South Dublin County Council, I highlighted my...
  • Apprenticeship Programmes (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, to the Chamber. I ask that speakers be as brief as possible in their contributions because we will need to stop at 3.30 p.m. for the Order of...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome to the Visitors Gallery students from Gaelscoil Chluain Meala, who are guests of Deputy Mattie McGrath. I am not sure whether they will have any homework for the rest of the year until...
• Death of Former Member: Expression of Sympathy (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I inform the House of the sad passing of a former Member of this House and the other House, Liam Fitzgerald, who was a native of Doon,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 speeches)
  First, I join with the Cathaoirleach in expressing my sympathies to the family of the late Liam Fitzgerald. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on balanced regional development, to be...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator, Liam Fitzgerald; conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and expresses its gratitude for his...
• Balanced Regional Development: Statements (27 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. He will speak for ten minutes. Group spokespersons will also have ten minutes and all other Senators will have five minutes. The Minister will be called on...