Seanad debates

Thursday, 10 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 Statute Law Revision Bill 2024 on 9 July 2025, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to...
  • 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 Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to provide...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Health Promotion (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to the House and thank him for coming in to discuss these important issues.
    • Disability Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being here. I raise this matter because I believe it is incredibly important. It is the need to provide ring-fenced funding towards transport for those in...
    • Energy Policy (4 speeches)
      I am rising to speak about an issue that is pressing but that also has a moral dimension, namely the need for a national comprehensive strategy for the effective utilisation of surplus renewable...
    • Tax Code (7 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
  • Minute's Silence for Victims of Srebrenica Genocide (1 speech)
    We will now have a minute's silence to commemorate the Srebrenica massacre. As Members are aware, this month marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide. Today we commemorate and honour the...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 speeches)
    I am delighted to congratulate France and its people on their national date, known as Bastille Day, which we will celebrate on Monday, 14 July. I welcome the ambassador, H.E. Céline Place,...
  • Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry) Regulations 2025: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry) Regulations 2025, copies of which...
  • Transport Policy: Statements (34 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister back to Seanad Éireann, albeit only temporarily. I thank him for taking this debate.
  • Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (31 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (3 speeches)
    Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 9 July 2025, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024. When is it proposed...