Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 February 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 of State at the Department of Health...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Strategies (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor.
  • Misuse of Drugs (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I wanted to have this discussion today because, like many others, I am genuinely concerned about the growing use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as...
  • Assisted Decision-Making (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish, to Seanad Éireann this morning. The issue I wish to raise is in relation to the Decision Support Service, DSS, and the registration system...
  • School Accommodation (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 54, motion 1, a Private Members' motion regarding a shingles vaccination programme, to be taken at 12.15 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed...
• Shingles Vaccination Programme: Motion (25 speeches)
  I welcome Senator Joe Conway's wife, Sandra; Ross Mac Mathúna, family and guests and the group from Active Retirement Ireland. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to...