Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025.
• 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 Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Flood Relief Schemes (8 speeches)
    We have a slight change in running order. The Minister of State, Deputy Moran, has agreed that we will take Senator Kennelly's item first.
  • Driver Test (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State, Deputy Canney, is very welcome to the House. This is the first opportunity I have had to debate him in his new role. I...
  • Rail Network (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement matter this morning. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, to the Chamber to discuss a Galway project. It is great to...
  • Child Safety (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I appreciate it very much. I know it is not only the day, but also the week, that is in it. I understand the pressure he is under. This is a...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (44 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re draft Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2,...
• Gaza: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: “That Seanad Éireann: - condemns outright all of the violence perpetrated in and around the Gaza Strip from 7th October, 2023 to this time; - condemns outright any...
• Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
• Data Protection Act 2018: Licensing of Use of Sodium Valproate: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Inquiry into the Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of...
• Draft Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion (5 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: – having regard to the conclusions and recommendations of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools...