Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 October 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 Garret Kelleher - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.
  • Energy Infrastructure (4 speeches)
    My Commencement matter is about the electricity storage policy framework ten-point action plan, in particular section 4, which promises to establish a stakeholder forum for electricity storage...
  • Child Poverty (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I thank the Minister for coming in. The Taoiseach has been quoted as saying child poverty will be prioritised in the forthcoming budget. This is so welcome....
  • An Garda Síochána (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome the German ambassador to Ireland. He is accompanied by Deputy Timmins, who is the convenor of the Irish-German...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (63 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on growing and building resilience in Ireland’s small business and retail, to be taken at 12 p.m. and to conclude at 1.30 p.m., if not previously...
• Growing and Building Resilience in Ireland’s Small Business and Retail Sector: Statements (6 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, to the House. The Minister of State will make a contribution for ten minutes, group spokespersons for seven minutes and the Minister of State to...
• Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements (26 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming to Seanad Éireann on short notice for an important debate comprised of statements on the flotilla. He will speak for ten minutes, all group...