Seanad debates
Tuesday, 15 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 Joe Conway - The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to make a...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- European Union (4 speeches)
I feel that I am in a midlanders’ get-together today. It is the first time I have had the pleasure to meet face to face with the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, who I think hails from...
- Community Enterprise Centres (5 speeches)
I warmly welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell. I understand he is staying with us for the next three Commencement matters.
- Care of the Elderly (6 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, always seems to pull the short straw when it comes to me and my being angry about decisions that are made.
- Infectious Diseases (6 speeches)
I have just spotted Keith Henry in the Visitors Gallery. There might be a Ballymote bunch here. Most people probably know that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread through the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 speeches)
Before I call on the Leader to outline the proposed Order of Business, I welcome the guests of the Leader, Paul Stewart and a group from Oughterard active retirement group. The guests of Senator...
- Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Calleary.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (58 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Cummins. The debate on the Bill will conclude at 9 p.m., if not previously concluded.
