Seanad debates

Thursday, 27 November 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30:00
• 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: Senators Aubrey McCarthy and Rónán Mullen - The need for the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Policy (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, for being in the House this morning. I want to highlight the disturbing kidnapping of 315 children from St. Mary's primary and secondary schools in...
  • Schools Building Projects (10 speeches)
    Bunaíodh Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in 1996. Is í an t-aon Ghaelscoil i gContae Shligigh. Tá an scoil ag feidhmiú ó 1998 ó chlubtheach CLG Naomh Muire agus i deich...
  • Health Strategies (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this matter. Given that she is not based in the Department to which it relates, I really appreciate her being here. I want to raise...
  • Dental Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for taking this matter. Each week, I am contacted by the parent of a child awaiting a dental procedure or appointment. We know that, nationwide,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the HIQA review to inform decision-making on the design and delivery of urgent and emergency healthcare services in HSE mid-west, to be taken at...
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance Bill 2025 on 26 November 2025, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendation. Dáil Éireann has passed the Health...
• HIQA Review: Statements (16 speeches)
  Before we begin, I welcome the students from St. Mary's National School. They are guests of Senator Cathal Byrne. It is lovely to see them. I hope they enjoy the rest of the day. There has...
• Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall adjourn today until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 2nd December; Standing Orders 31 and 32 shall...