Seanad debates

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senators Evanne Ní Chuilinn and Laura Harmon - The need for the Minister for Culture,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Sports Funding (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Tá ceathair nóiméad le chéile ag Seanadóiri Ní Chuilinn agus Harmon.
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (4 speeches)
    At the outset, I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter. I welcome the Minister. His presence here, as the senior Minister, to deal with this issue is an indication of his commitment...
  • Tobacco Control Measures (5 speeches)
    The House has a different Minister, namely, the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor. I thank the Minister.
  • Agriculture Schemes (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for his work. The Department of agriculture is probably the heaviest Department, given recent activities going on and the role the Minister is...
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (4 speeches)
    I thank the Aire Stáit for coming to the House today. This is a very important issue. It is not a new issue. Unfortunately, it is long-standing. It is a new proposed solution to this...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. In recent years, we have seen a huge increase in after-school facilities. Many of these services are provided either on the school campus or in conjunction with...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
  I welcome Deputy Devlin and his guests, Dr. Elissa Dooley and Colm Dooley to the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today and they are in very capable hands.
• International Developments: Statements (15 speeches)
  We welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, to the House.
• Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (78 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."