Seanad debates

Thursday, 25 September 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• 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 Shane Curley - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • School Transport (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this issue. I am conscious that we are almost at the end of September so school is back about a month. There is a situation in St. Bricin's College,...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    On Tuesday, I raised an issue on the Order of Business and, on the advice of the Leader, submitted a Commencement matter. The issue relates to Carrabane National School just outside Loughrea,...
  • Water Quality (4 speeches)
    I am here again today to raise the issue of the boil water notice that has been placed on households and businesses in Macroom. Sadly, it is not an isolated incident. Since 2022, this is the...
  • Hospital Services (8 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. It is my first time speaking here since his appointment. I warmly congratulate him. His expertise in his area was well recognised in the...
  • Court Accommodation (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome this morning. I thank him for coming in to answer this Commencement matter. The situation regarding the courtroom facilities in Castlerea Prison is...
  • Energy Infrastructure (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Seanad this morning and attending the Commencement debate. I want to raise the lack of regulation of battery energy storage system sites,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 speeches)
  Before we move to the Order of Business, I welcome Stella O'Loughlin, niece of our Deputy Leader, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, to the Chamber. She is in very capable company and I hope she enjoys...
• Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Motion (32 speeches)
  The proposer and seconder have 16 minutes apiece. The group spokespersons have six and they may share time. All other contributors have six minutes. The Minister of State may be called upon to...