Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 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 Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Medicinal Products (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. The first Commencement matter is by an Seanadóir Kyne.
  • Healthcare Policy (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I want to highlight an issue that was brought to my attention at a recent meeting of the health committee. In Ireland, over 160,000 people...
  • Nursing Homes (9 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State. Before I call the next Commencement matter, I welcome the pupils and teachers of Whitechurch National School, and their rector, whom I happen to know. It is great...
  • Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this topic which is not in his Department's remit.The reason I am raising the issue of St. Francis School in Portlaoise again - everyone has heard me...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (41 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, the International Protection Bill 2026 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m., and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be...
• International Protection Bill 2026: Motion to Recommit (2 speeches)
  I ask the Acting Leader to move that the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 106 to 115, inclusive.
• International Protection Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages (163 speeches)
  For the information of Members, please note that the House, by agreeing to the motion to recommit, allows a Committee Stage-style discussion on amendments Nos. 106 to 115, inclusive, only. That...
• Constitutional Referendum on the Number of Members of Dáil Éireann: Motion (45 speeches)
  The proposers and seconder will speak for a combined total of 16 minutes and all other Senators have six minutes each. The Minister of State will be called to contribute from the Government side...