Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I read out the Commencement matters, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the Polish chargé d'affaires, Mr. Artur Michalski. He is a guest of the chair of our...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Network (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer.
  • National Transport Authority (6 speeches)
    I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, a good morning. The next matter is in the name of Senator Kyne.
  • Road Projects (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach seo ar maidin. I thank the Minister of State for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. We can all agree that our roads...
  • Sports Events (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in. I suspect he is in to defend the indefensible because genocidal Israel will be coming to the Aviva Stadium to play Ireland. I find it absolutely...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I am sure Members will join me in welcoming the honorary consul of Ireland in Detroit, Mr. Joe Patrick McGill. He is most welcome to...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on energy security, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks...
• Energy Security: Statements (18 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to discuss the issue of energy security, a topic which has been brought into really sharp focus by the current crisis and conflict in the Middle East. Energy is...
• Public Procurement: Statements (9 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for the opportunity to attend and to discuss developments in the area of public procurement. The Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public...
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Support Scheme: Motion (26 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, to the House. I also welcome to the Visitor's Gallery guests of Senator Noonan, and the parents of Senator Harmon from Cork, Ted and Mary....
• Annual Progress Report and Government Response to Energy Price Pressures: Motion (14 speeches)
  The proposer and seconder of the motion will speak for a combined total of 16 minutes. All other Senators will speak for six minutes, the Minister of State will speak for 15 minutes and the...