Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to the House. He is most welcome. I welcome students from St. Paul's College in Raheny who are in the Gallery. They are joined by their...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber. I welcome the students from St. Paul's College. I am sure the Cathaoirleach will make an announcement before they leave. I raise an...
  • Road Safety (4 speeches)
    I want to raise the urgent matter of road safety outside Dunkineely National School, in my locality. There has been a lack of progress on implementing traffic calming measures which have been...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber. I ask for a clear timeline for the completion of the long-awaited...
  • Cancer Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O’Connor, to the House.
  • Tobacco Control Measures (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in to discuss this all-important topic. I ask for an update on indoor vaping. In 2022, I brought a Private Members' motion to this House and the...
• Visit of Cypriot Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I will acknowledge that this year is the 65th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus. The nation is proudly...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
  I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the ambassador. We wish him well for Cyprus's national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 - Committee Stage (resumed),...
• Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 speeches)
  SECTION 4
• National Social Enterprise Policy: Statements (16 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State back to the Seanad.
• Agricultural Sector: Motion (36 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Heydon, for the debate on the Private Members' motion on agriculture. Before I call the first speaker, I welcome Councillor...