Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 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)
  • Housing Schemes (7 speeches)
    I welcome an Aire Stáit, Deputy O'Donnell, to the Seanad.
  • Housing Provision (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is welcome back to the House. He is no stranger to housing and the Department of housing and local government. My Commencement matter relates to Ardrew in Athy, County...
  • Arts Centres (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. My question concerns the development of the Riverbank Arts Centre and the new Kildare branch library. In the late 1990s, I was involved with a...
  • School Transport (10 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Moynihan, to the House. As a neighbouring county, I wish County Cork all the best in the upcoming all–Ireland hurling final. We hold no...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (36 speeches)
  Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the Neighbourhood Management Team from Derry. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I hope they have a great day in...
• Second Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: "That the report be adopted, laid before the House and printed."
• Appointment of An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 24th June, 2025 nominated Brian Doherty for appointment by the President as An Leas-Ombudsman Póilíneachta, recommends,...
• Proposals for EU Council Decisions: Motions (4 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been...
• Data Protection Act 2018: Motion (6 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(4)) (Data Protection Commission) Regulations 2025, Data Protection Act...
• National Drugs Strategy: Statements (19 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House for statements on the national drugs strategy. The Minister of State will have ten minutes to speak. Group spokespersons will have ten minutes, all...