Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 April 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Health Information Bill 2024.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senator that she proposes to raise the following matter: Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, to the House for this all-important matter.
  • Health Services Staff (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in here today. Physician associates in Ireland are healthcare professionals who work under consultant or GP supervision. It was lovely for me to learn...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before we move to the order of business, I welcome the ambassador from the Netherlands, H.E. Ms Maaike van Koldam. Koningsdag, or King’s Day, is the national holiday of the Netherlands,...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 speeches)
  I add my welcome to the ambassador and our distinguished guests from the Netherlands. It is an honour for us to be able to mark the Dutch national day. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion...
• Vehicle Registration Data Exchange with the United Kingdom: Motion (11 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...