Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 October 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2024 on 15 October 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Nessa Cosgrove - the need for the Minister for Housing, Local...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Defective Building Materials (4 speeches)
    I will speak about the amended scheme for remediation of defective blocks. Reliance is upon the standard IS 465 of 2018 which is unfit for purpose. It assesses superficial damage, not...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I am raising a matter of utmost urgency and national importance, namely, the development of our clean energy infrastructure. As the Minister of State knows, our...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish. I am here as an advocate for the school community in Scoil Gharbháin, which serves the people of Dungarvan, Abbeyside and most of west...
  • Tax Code (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming here this morning. I am raising this matter on behalf of James, Sheila and Kieran Sexton. They are Cork based. They find themselves in a very difficult...
• Statement by the Taoiseach (59 speeches)
  Students from St. Brigid's Boys' National School in Foxrock are in the Gallery. It is Harry Keane's 12th birthday. Harry, you are 12 years old today and you are in the Distinguished Visitors...