Seanad debates

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30
• 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 Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Network (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Before I call on the first Senator, I welcome guests of Senator Neasa Cosgrove from ATU in Sligo, Silvia and Martyna, to Seanad Éireann and...
  • Electric Vehicles (9 speeches)
    Before we proceed to the next speakers, I welcome Senator McCarthy and his guest Deeksha Agarwalto to the Visitors Gallery. They are very welcome, and I thank them for joining us. Senators...
  • Housing Provision (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, is very welcome.
  • Childcare Services (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I am used to having him give me responses and he always genuinely does so with such heart and in a very helpful manner. I know it is not easy when...
• Visit of Icelandic Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader on the Order of Business, we are delighted to welcome our friends from Iceland - the Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament, who is most welcome, along with her delegation....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (38 speeches)
  I welcome the Icelandic delegation, and I hope they enjoy their stay in Ireland. The Order of Business is No. 1, Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to...