Seanad debates
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:00:00
- 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 Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
I welcome the Minister.
- Public Procurement Contracts (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to the House.
- Road Network (6 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, is very welcome, as always, to the House. We are exceptionally fond of him. He has huge experience in here and it is great to see him back.
- Residential Institutions (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, for coming to the House.
- Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann passed the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 on 14 January 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (37 speeches)
I welcome all Senators back after the Christmas period. I also welcome the Leader, Senator Kyne, and ask him to outline the Order of Business.
- Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (110 speeches)
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