Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00
• 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 Lorraine Clifford-Lee - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Court Accommodation (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to the House for the first and second Commencement matters.
  • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. He is welcome to the House. I would like to discuss an issue about which a number of grieving families have contacted me recently. It is the delay...
  • Seaweed Harvesting (4 speeches)
    First, I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for choosing this Commencement debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley. The Foreshore Act 1933, was replaced by the Maritime Area...
  • School Transport (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor.
  • Health Services (4 speeches)
    I want to speak today about adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, services in Laois and the reality of what is there right now. This service was introduced with clear demand but...
  • Health Service Executive (6 speeches)
    Is the Minister of State taking this Commencement matter?
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, the International Protection Bill 2026 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 7.45 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Private...
• International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (117 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Work Equipment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, back to the Chamber. I call on Senator P.J. Murphy to move and I understand he is sharing time with Senator Duffy - nine minutes and seven minutes....