Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 April 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann agreed on 15 April 2026 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the International Protection Bill 2026. Dáil Éireann passed the Arbitration (Amendment)...
• 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 Ollie Crowe - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  There is a change to the running order. I understand that the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, will lead off for us today, with the first Commencement matter being taken by Senator Joe Conway.
  • Citizenship Ceremonies (6 speeches)
    I ask the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to urgently address the cancellation on only two days' notice of citizenship ceremonies scheduled to take place in Killarney this week...
  • Grant Payments (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, to the Chamber. He is a regular visitor here. I want to raise the need for the Minister for education to make a statement on the volume of...
  • Local Authorities (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here to respond to my Commencement matter. I am looking for an update from Government on the proposal to give powers to local authorities to raise...
  • School Facilities (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Moynihan.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Mental Health Bill 2024 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and the proceedings thereon shall be brought to a conclusion at 3.45 p.m. by the...
• Mental Health Bill 2024: Motion to Recommit (2 speeches)
  I call on the Leader to move that the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 28, 29, 286 to 302, inclusive, 306 and 309 to 328, inclusive.
• Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (148 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. 28, 29, 286 to 302, inclusive, 306...