Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 December 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:30:00
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Appropriation Bill 2025 on 17 December 2025, which is sent to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations. Dáil Éireann passed the Credit Review Bill...
• 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 Aubrey McCarthy - The need for the Minister for Health to make a...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Programmes (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. My purpose today is to raise the issue of the very real and deeply disturbing impact of drug-related intimidation and violence on families right...
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    Every week, I am contacted by people either coming to see me or through emails and phone calls who are worried about their child because they have identified an additional need but no services...
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. Day services for adults with disabilities provide a vital network of support for more than 25,000 people across this State, individuals whose personal...
  • Cost of Living Issues (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber and wish him and his family a happy Christmas. I hope he gets a chance to rest over the Christmas period. Electricity is an essential service...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Appropriation Bill 2025 – All Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes,...
• Appropriation Bill 2025 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage (2 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Visit of British Ambassador (4 speeches)
  As well as wishing everybody a happy Christmas and all the best in 2025, I welcome H.E. Ms Kara Owen, the Ambassdor of the United Kingdom to Ireland. The ambassador is most welcome to Seanad...
• Appropriation Bill 2025 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Appropriation Bill 2025 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 5, inclusive, agreed to.
• Appropriation Bill 2025 [Certified Money Bill]: Motion for Earlier Signature (4 speeches)
  I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the...