Seanad debates

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• 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 Joanne Collins - The need for the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Wind Energy Guidelines (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. I am delighted to see him here and hope he is as concerned about wind energy in this country as I am when I look at some of the statistics that I have and...
  • Ukraine War (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister, Deputy McEntee, for coming in.
  • Bus Éireann (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome to the House this afternoon. Over recent years, I have frequently raised the issue of the retirement age of 70 years old for Bus Éireann drivers....
  • Telecommunications Infrastructure (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, for coming in.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before calling the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I note that today we celebrate Estonian independence day. Also today, we mark the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of...
• Minute’s Silence to Mark Fourth Anniversary of War in Ukraine (1 speech)
  As I have done in previous years on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, I ask Members to stand for a minute's silence in memory of all of those who have died due to the war.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
  I welcome both ambassadors to the Chamber. You are very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on bluetongue, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 5.45 p.m., if not...
• Support for Ukraine: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: - reaffirms its support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian Federation’s illegal invasion and calls on the Government to do as...
• Bluetongue: Statements (14 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Heydon, and his officials. I thank them for coming to the Chamber to discuss this all-important topic. I invite the Minister to make his opening statement.
• National Volunteering Strategy: Statements (26 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. We very much appreciate his giving his time. The Minister of State has eight minutes to set out his stall. Group spokespersons will have ten...
• Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (33 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, and his officials from the Department.