Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30
• 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 Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Cancer Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
  • Medicinal Products (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here today. I want to mention something urgent that affects 110 children in this State and is very time-sensitive. I refer to the ongoing delay in...
  • Addiction Treatment Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in. I acknowledge her work in this area. The drugs strategy is part of her brief. This is an urgent issue for Laois and Portlaoise. It goes to the...
  • Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to deal with this Commencement matter.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Members will have been saddened to hear of the death on Friday of former Senator and MEP Brian Crowley. His life, as described by his brother yesterday at the funeral, was defined by family,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
  I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business.
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Brian Crowley; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable...
• Credit Review Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, and his officials.
• Article 20 of Treaty on European Union Regarding Enhanced Co-operation: Motion (13 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion to which Article 20 of the Treaty on European Union relating to enhanced cooperation applies to...
• Seller's Legal Pack: Motion (19 speeches)
  The combined speeches of the proposer and seconder shall be 16 minutes, and all other Senators shall have six minutes.