Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 March 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• 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 Nicole Ryan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.
  • Local Authorities (6 speeches)
    I am here to talk about increasing funding and resources for local authorities to take housing estates in charge. I want to highlight a case in my town, Millstreet, namely, Tanyard Wood. It is...
  • Inland Fisheries (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for being here for this Commencement matter, which calls on the Minister with responsibility for nature, heritage and biodiversity to...
  • Mother and Baby Homes (5 speeches)
    Some 19,000 women and children passed through Bessborough in Cork when it operated as a mother and baby home. It only closed in 1998. This is part of our very recent history in Ireland. It is...
  • Childcare Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber and thank her for being here. I acknowledge the good work and intervention by the Minister, Deputy Foley, last week in relation to an issue in...
  • Road Projects (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. My Commencement matter calls on the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the provision of additional funding for proposed road improvement works on the...
  • Public Transport (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this Commencement matter, which relates to the need for a dedicated town bus for Newbridge and its environs. I want to outline first why...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (35 speeches)
  I welcome Newtownmountkennedy Primary School, guests of the Tánaiste. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. As is customary, there is no homework for the rest of the week.
• International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) (86 speeches)
  SECTION 2
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 speeches)
  I move: "That the Seanad do now adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 March 2026."