Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 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 Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Health to amend tobacco legislation to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tobacco Control Measures (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, is very welcome to Seanad Éireann.
  • Housing Schemes (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State will stay with us for the next Commencement matter.
  • Defence Forces (6 speeches)
    The Curragh Camp is a very special place in County Kildare and nationally. It was a thriving community but is not so much now, sadly, because a lot of facilities have been moved from there and a...
  • Housing Provision (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. I, too, welcome Senator Pat Casey's guests, namely Pat and Barry, and the school pupils. I hope they have a very enjoyable day here. One...
• Death of Former Member: Expression of Sympathy (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I know that Members were saddened to hear of the death of former Member of this House, former councillor and former Lord Mayor of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (52 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on food promotion and new markets, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to opening...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Senator, Carmencita Hederman; conveys its sincere condolences to her family; and expresses its gratitude...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 speeches)
  Clerk-Assistant of the Seanad: I must inform the House, pursuant to Standing Order 14, that both the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach are absent from this meeting of the Seanad. It will...
• Food Promotion and New Markets: Statements (21 speeches)
  I am pleased to have been asked to address the Seanad on aspects of my portfolio relating to food promotion and new markets. I was delighted to be appointed to this role in the Department of...
• Report of the Farrelly Commission: Statements (19 speeches)
  We will now begin statements on the Farrelly commission report. The statements are to conclude at 5 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to opening remarks by the Minister...
• Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (13 speeches)
  Before I commence the debate, I welcome the guests of the Minister, Deputy James Lawless, who are visiting us from Broadford school in Kildare. They are all very welcome. I hope they are...
• Visit of New Zealand Delegation (1 speech)
  Before moving to the next speaker, I welcome the New Zealand ambassador, Mr. Trevor Mallard, to the Houses and his guests, Mr. Chris Hipkins and Ms Toni Grace. I also welcome Deputy Catherine...
• Enterprise Matters and Business Supports for SMEs: Motion (Resumed) (36 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Senator Ollie Crowe on Wednesday, 18 June 2025::