Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 December 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 Nicole Ryan - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Rail Network (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann this morning. The first Commencement matter is from Senator Nicole Ryan. The Senator submitted it...
  • Vaccination Programme (9 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht a bheith anseo le déileáil leis an gceist an-tábhachtach seo faoi shingles agus an shingles vaccine. The population of the...
  • Departmental Funding (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State.
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I was enjoying my game of waving across the Chamber to the students. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their day. I congratulate the Minister of State on his recent appointment. It...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    There is not a single special educational needs, SEN, classroom at second level in Loughrea, County Galway. There is a rural hinterland with a population of 24,000 served by two secondary...
  • Insurance Industry (5 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter. Although the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, could not be here, I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for coming to the House. I was...
• Death of Former Member: Expression of Sympathy (1 speech)
  I welcome Deputy Cleere and Tom Dalton from Boolyglass, on the latter's 70th birthday, to the Seanad. Before the Order of Business, I unfortunately must inform the House of the death of a...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 speeches)
  We have graduates from Tiglin, Brendan Hurson and Emmet McCarthy, here with us. I thank them for being here. I am sure Senator McCarthy will have some words for you.
• Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Donal Carey; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2025, a copy of which was laid in...
• Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan.
• Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (204 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House again this afternoon for the continuation of Committee Stage of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024. Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are in the name of Senator...