Seanad debates

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30
• 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 Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an...
• Visit of New Jersey Delegation (1 speech)
  Before we move to the first Commencement matter, I welcome a delegation from New Jersey to Seanad ÉireannThey have been with the Chair of the education committee and me over the past number...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs (18 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Moynihan, to the House.
  • Special Educational Needs (10 speeches)
    We will resume now. I thank the Minister of State for rushing back. Before we start our next item, I welcome Bernie and Eamon Smith and Cyril and Lavina Jordan, who are guests of Senator Nessa...
  • Medicinal Products (5 speeches)
    This matter kind of explains itself. I thank the Minister of State for being here. The ask is that Mounjaro be included in the long-term illness scheme through the medical card. I was...
  • Road Safety (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber once again. The Commencement matter I present today is in regard to the safe routes to school scheme and it follows discussions with Fine Gael...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on fuel supports to the agricultural sector, to be taken at 5.15 p.m. and to conclude at 6.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated...
• Fuel Supports to the Agricultural Sector: Statements (31 speeches)
  The Minister, Deputy Heydon, is very welcome here today.
• Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (12 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, and his officials.