Seanad debates
Tuesday, 1 July 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 Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Fire Service (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. This matter is quite a niche one and affects very few individuals in the country who take up and are willing to put themselves forward and put...
- Water Supply (9 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. County Limerick's main county town is Newcastle West. It is a tier 2 town under the national development plan. Irish Water has advised that there has been no...
- EU Funding (7 speeches)
Is aoibhinn liom an tAire Stáit a fheiceáil arís agus é anseo in ionad an Tánaiste agus Aire Cosanta ag déileáil leis an Ní i dTosach Suíonna inniu,...
- Hospital Services (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. or on the conclusion of the...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (5 speeches)
I welcome Newtown and Lobinstown active retirement group, who are guests of our good Minister, Deputy McEntee, who is here with us in the Seanad Chamber. We thank the Minister for being here. I...
- Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (48 speeches)
Amendment No. 8 is in the names of Senators Stephenson, Higgins and Ruane. I understand that Senator Victor Boyhan has permission to move the amendment.
- Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and his officials.
- Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Motion for Earlier Signature (4 speeches)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Finance...
