Seanad debates
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
- 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 Anne Rabbitte - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- School Facilities (6 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. I am glad he is here to take this matter. I am convinced that every week the Government meets and decides what fresh hell it can inflict on people and how it...
- Care of the Elderly (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as a bheith anseo linn inniu. I seek an update of the status of the timeline of the delivery of a day care centre for the elderly in Macroom in the...
- Housing Schemes (5 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to raise an issue of growing concern in County Kerry regarding the operation of the tenant in situ scheme. The purpose of the scheme is very...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business, I know Senators were saddened to hear of the death last week of a former Member of this House, Larry Butler. A native of County...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for his lovely words about former Senator and councillor, Larry Butler. He was a very gregarious character and his sartorial elegance was always absolutely spot on. He...
- Death of Former Member: Motion (2 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann – - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Larry Butler; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his...
- Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (118 speeches)
Sorry for the delayed start. It is a great honour to welcome our colleagues from the European Parliament, Members of the European Parliament. I will announce them in alphabetical order. That...
- Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Order for Committee Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Committee Stage be taken now."
- Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (51 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Education (Leave for Injuries) Bill 2025: Second Stage (41 speeches)
I welcome the Minister to the House. Before I call Senator Harmon, I welcome former Senator and leader of the Labour Party, Ivana Bacik, to the House along with Deputies Lawlor, Nash and...
