Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 January 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• 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 Mary Fitzpatrick - the need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Rail Network (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, for coming in this morning. I raise this Commencement matter to seek an update from the Minister for Transport on the DART+ South West...
  • Special Educational Needs (9 speeches)
    Is the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, taking this as well?
  • Flood Relief Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber to discuss this important issue. Last Tuesday morning, I stood on Island Road in Enniscorthy, where yet again the River Slaney, which...
  • Road Safety (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Canney. His taking this Commencement matter shows the seriousness with which he is taking the issue. The events of 25 January 2026 are permanently etched...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 52(1), Private Members' business, motion regarding health procurement, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 12 noon, and...
• Health Procurement: Motion (14 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and call on Senator Kyne to move the motion.
• Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (74 speeches)
  SECTION 127