Seanad debates

Thursday, 22 January 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 21 January 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• 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 Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • State Bodies (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, for coming to the House to discuss this Commencement matter. It is ironic that as the former Minister of State in the Department, Senator Malcolm...
  • Legislative Measures (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being with us this morning to discuss this matter, which relates to the potential impact on Ireland of the EU proposal to restrict lead ammunition. The European...
  • Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, and thank him for coming in to take this commencement matter, which is specifically related to his Department. It is great to actually have the...
• Death of Former Member: Expression of Sympathy (1 speech)
  Before the Order of Business I have to announce the death of a former Member of this House, Gerard Lynch. Members will have been very saddened to hear the death over the Christmas period of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
  I now call on the Deputy Leader to outline the business of the day.
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Eireann - - expresses its deep sadness on the death of former Gerard Lynch; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his...
• Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (112 speeches)
  SECTION 38