Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:00
• 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 Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tax Reliefs (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy.
  • Heritage Schemes (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Cummins, is very welcome.
  • Bord Bia (10 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Heydon, for attending. He is very welcome. It is a busy week for him.
  • Disabilities Assessments (6 speeches)
    Our next matter is in the name of Senator O'Loughlin. The Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, is very welcome.
  • Women's Health (6 speeches)
    The Minister is very welcome. I thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to be with us today. It is always greatly appreciated in the Seanad.
  • Regeneration Projects (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy Calleary, to the House.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader to outline the business of the day, Members of this House will have been deeply saddened to learn of the passing in December of former TD and Senator, Máirín...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on inland and marine fisheries, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Máirín Quill; - conveys its sincere condolences to her family; and - expresses its gratitude for her...
• Inland and Marine Fisheries: Statements (18 speeches)
  Before we get under way, I welcome those in the scout group to the Gallery. They are very welcome. They do not have to tie any knots for the rest of the week as encouragement for having come in.
• European Council Decision: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• European Council Decision: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to make provision in relation to the power of members of An Garda Síochána to stop and search persons and vehicles in specified circumstances; to make provision in...
• Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Second Stage (13 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."