Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 February 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 Margaret Murphy O'Mahony - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Agriculture Supports (7 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon, to the House.
    • Childcare Services (4 speeches)
      I welcome and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan. He is coming from the Department. In essence, this is quite a simple Commencement matter. The answer might be a bit...
    • School Transport (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Moynihan, for coming to the House to discuss this Commencement matter. I would like to discuss the issue of bus escorts and transport for special...
    • Disability Issues (10 speeches)
      Sula dtosaíonn muid leis an Seanadóir O’Reilly, I want to welcome four guests of Deputy Cormac Devlin to the Gallery. They are transition year students Claire Pegum, Áine...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
    Before I call the Leader to outline the Order of Business I welcome from Wexford the Newtown aqua ladies club, who are guests of the Ceann Comhairle. They are in the Distinguished Visitors...
  • Health Information Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Apprenticeships: Statements (26 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I would also like to welcome a very special guest. The 2025 Rose of Tralee, Katelyn Cummins, an apprentice electrician, is most welcome to Seanad...
  • Storm Chandra: Statements (28 speeches)
    Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire, an Teachta Browne, go dtí an Seanad. Anois, we will have statements on Storm Chandra. The Minister will speak for ten minutes, group...