Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 July 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 16 July 2025, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 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 Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Register of Electors (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Christopher O'Sullivan, to the House. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
  • Third Level Fees (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I would like clarity on the issue of student fees and supports. I was president of the national students' union, USI, ten years ago. Student fees, the cost of...
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    I am here to speak about respite and care delivery. Respite is a crucial aspect of disability service provision and offers those with disabilities, elderly people and those who care for them...
  • International Students (4 speeches)
    The urgent issue I am raising concerns 40 students who have secured places in Irish universities but are trapped in Gaza. These students have previously been told by the Irish Embassy in Tel...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the Belgian ambassador to Ireland, Karen Van Vlierberge, who is leaving us shortly. She is going back to Europe. She...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to adjourn at 1.15 p.m. if not previously concluded.
• Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (14 speeches)
  I welcome Anne Marie Lenihan to Seanad Éireann. I also welcome the Minister and thank him for being here.