Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Chris Andrews - the need for the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Sports Funding (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I acknowledge and welcome Shelbourne's new 250-year lease on its grounds, which is positive and will secure the club's future. I believe...
  • State Examinations (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, for being back in the House again. We have discussed this previously in the Seanad. As we head into mock exam season, there is an urgent need for...
  • Environmental Investigations (5 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Ceapaim go bhfuil sé ag fanacht le haghaidh an Seanadóir Joe Flaherty. The Minister of State, Deputy Richmond is continuing for the...
  • Social Welfare Benefits (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to speak about something simple but powerful, namely communication and the role it plays in tackling loneliness and isolation among our older people. The...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (39 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025, copies of which were laid in draft form...
• Post Office Network: Statements (32 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue. I wish to advise him, and I am sure he will share the sentiments expressed for his fellow county man, that we congratulated Dylan Browne...
• National Parks: Statements (28 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome Councillor Bernie Conlon and guest, who are guests of Senator Sharon Keogan and Deputy Erin McGreehan, to the Public Gallery. I hope...
• Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage (19 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage,...