Seanad debates

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:00:00
• 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 Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Financial Services (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy.
  • Court Accommodation (5 speeches)
    I want to raise the issue of the closure of the courthouse in Donegal town. The courthouse is located in Tirconaill Street and is a building of significant architectural and historical importance...
  • Trade Agreements (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Alan Dillon, to the House.
  • School Transport (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in to discuss and debate this issue. As he is aware, Wexford town is the capital town of County Wexford. It is home to a population of about 21,500...
  • Defence Forces (5 speeches)
    It will not come as any surprise to hear me talking about this Commencement matter. Coming from south Kildare, it is a topic that is very close to my heart. The military and defence family are...
  • Local Authorities (11 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, is very welcome. He is no stranger to this House. I thank him for coming here because this Commencement matter is particularly important to his portfolio...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (1 speech)
  We were all saddened to hear of the death of a former Member of this House, a former TD and Minister of State, a man who will always be remembered as one of the architects of our peace process,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 speeches)
  I concur with all the Cathaoirleach said in relation to Dr. Martin Mansergh, who was a man of immense talent. I extend my condolences to his family, loved ones and his colleagues in Fianna...
• Visit of Latvian Delegation (1 speech)
  I know colleagues will join with me in welcoming the Latvian delegation led by the Speaker of the Latvian Parliament. Thank you for being here with us today, along with your ambassador, the...
• An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  We are also joined by representatives of the International Police Association. Thanks for being here today. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
• Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Dr. Martin Mansergh; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his...
• School Transport: Statements (15 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House for statements on school transport.
• Pension Auto-Enrolment: Statements (13 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Dara Calleary, to the House for statements on auto-enrolment. I congratulate our colleague Senator Noel O'Donovan on his new ring. This may...