Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• 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 Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Court Orders (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, to the House.
  • Departmental Policies (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, for coming to the House to take this matter, which relates to the participation framework in the defence procurement process. Senator Ahearn has...
  • Public Transport (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, who will be here for the next two Commencement matters.
  • Rail Network (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I return to the matter of the full reinstatement of the western rail corridor, specifically the 73.5 km stretch between Claremorris and Collooney. I...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding appointment of the chairperson of the Standards in Public Office Commission, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without...
• Standards in Public Office Commission: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2A) (inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of...
• Defence Forces: Motion (47 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House.
• Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (101 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the...
• Credit Review Bill 2024: Second Stage (15 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."