Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 November 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• 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 Mike Kennelly - the need for the Minister for Children, Disability...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Child Protection (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, to the Chamber this morning.
  • Educational Disadvantage (4 speeches)
    The Reach fund was established with a clear purpose to assist ETBs and community education providers in supporting educationally disadvantaged learners, particularly those at NFQ levels 1 to 3,...
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Ursuline College in Sligo was founded in 1850 and is celebrating its 175th anniversary, on which I congratulate the staff and all the students....
  • Agriculture Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. Once again, I want to raise the issue of the forgotten farmers scheme, which closed for applications on 13 August. The scheme was intended...
  • Recycling Policy (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. Ireland's whole-of-government circular economy strategy commits us to reducing waste, extending product lifespan and embedding reuse and...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 speeches)
  Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business for the day, I welcome Anna Molloy and Sarah Dolan, transition year students from the Holy Child school in Killiney, County Dublin....
• Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (19 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."