Seanad debates

Thursday, 30 April 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  I have received the following messages from Dáil Éireann. Dáil Éireann has passed the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 on 29 April 2026, to which...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Courts Service (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to discuss this all-important issue. I am very conscious of the fact that Limerick is shovel-ready in terms of the family courts. I welcome the Minister's...
  • Departmental Schemes (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, is very welcome back to the Chamber. Today I want to talk about vulnerable customers and the solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable customers. In January...
  • Technological Universities (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Higgins.
  • Healthcare Policy (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. My Commencement matter arises from work I have done with Councillor Ben Ward in Tullow, County Carlow. I have also worked with Senators Garret...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposed approval of Seanad Éireann of a meeting of the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy in County Wexford, to be taken...
• Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy Meeting: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution, hereby determines that the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy may meet in Wexford...
• Fuel Supports for the Fishing Industry: Statements (16 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Timmy Dooley, to the Seanad. The Minister of State has eight minutes for his contribution after which group spokespersons will have ten minutes each. I...