Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 July 2025

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
  • Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann passed the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 on 2 July 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Social Welfare...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Health Services (7 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for coming to the House to discuss this important issue. In recent weeks I have met an adult and a 18-year-old girl who suffer from Crohn's disease....
    • Personal Injury Claims (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming in. I am here to ask about the SME test being applied to the legislation on the personal injury guidelines, as there is a recommendation that they be...
    • Further and Higher Education (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending this morning to hear this Commencement matter. A new professional doctorate in educational psychology will commence in September and the Government...
    • Control of Dogs (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss the matter of XL bullies. Despite recent changes, XL bully legislation continues to fall short in several key areas,...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending EU Regulation 2024/1348 as...
  • EU Regulations: Motions (25 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House. No. 1 is the motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending EU...