Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 July 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 Cathal Byrne - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Fire Safety (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House.
  • Flexible Work Practices (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for once again gracing us with his presence. He is a great friend to this Chamber. I thank him for always making himself available to us. I call on the Minister...
  • School Building Projects (6 speeches)
    My request is very basic and relates to the need for the Minister for education to make a statement on the status of Scoil Mhuire's application for a new school building in Carrick-on-Shannon. ...
  • Health Services (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. It is estimated that there are 137,000 people in this country living with heart failure. Last week, a cross-party delegation of Senators and...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 speeches)
  An Cathaoirleach:Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome guests of Deputies Michael Fitzmaurice and Ciarán Ahern. They are most welcome. I also welcome...
• Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (74 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."