Seanad debates

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• 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 Alice-Mary Higgins - the need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to...
  • Trade Agreements (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, to the House. This is an unusual commencement matter in that the Senator has submitted it previously. I have reviewed the transcript of the...
  • Residential Institutions (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, is most welcome.
  • Road Projects (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, for staying with us. For more than 40 years, the people of west Cork have listened to politicians talk about upgrading the N71, but very little...
  • Dental Services (9 speeches)
    I want to raise a matter of real concern which may never cross most people's radars: the serious lack of access to dental care and surgery for people with disabilities, wheelchair users and those...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (35 speeches)
  Before I call the Leader on the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, all the way from the state of Maryland, Delegate Ken Kerr. He is most welcome to Seanad...
• Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish a free travel scheme for victims fleeing domestic violence; and to provide for related matters.
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad, on its rising on Wednesday, 15th October, 2025, shall adjourn until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday,...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, a copy of which...
• Budget 2026 (Enterprise, Tourism and Employment): Statements (23 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Burke. I thank him for coming to contribute to this all-important debate - statements on budget 2026. The Minister has ten minutes for his opening statement.
• Support for Ukraine: Motion (19 speeches)
  I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador to this debate. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, and the staff from the Department. I understand Senator O'Loughlin is sharing time with...