Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 March 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 Alison Comyn - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Domestic Violence (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is most welcome. I welcome Mary Charlotte Peacock and Tobias Zimmerman to the Seanad Chamber. They are most welcome. They are guests of...
  • Broadband Infrastructure (5 speeches)
    Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Costello.
  • Public Transport (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Public transport should be simple, accessible and modern yet passengers on Bus Éireann services across the country are still required to carry...
  • Schools Administration (5 speeches)
    Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Moynihan.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader to announce the Order of Business, Members will have been saddened to hear of the death Tony McKenna, of a former Member of this House and a former county councillor....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025,...
• Death of Former Member: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: - expresses its deep sadness on the death of Tony McKenna; - conveys its sincere condolences to his family; and - expresses its gratitude for his notable...
• Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (6 speeches)
  I would appreciate if the Leas-Chathaoirleach could direct the Clerk to correct a minor typographical error to which I want to draw the attention of the House. I would be obliged if, in...
• Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (12 speeches)
  I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each amendment must...
• Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (10 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• International Women's Day: Statements (30 speeches)
  We will now have statements to mark International Women's Day. I call on the Minister, Deputy Foley, to make her opening remarks.
• Special Needs Assistants: Statements (24 speeches)
  We move now to statements on special needs assistants. I ask people to stick to their time. Towards the end of sessions, people are being cut short or left without time, so I am going to be...
• Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan: Motion (24 speeches)
  I thank the Minister for coming to the House. Before I ask Senator Davitt to outline the proposal in the motion, I welcome former Senator and Cathaoirleach, Mr. Pat Moylan, to the Seanad...