Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • International Protection (6 speeches)
    Cuirimid fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Before I call on the first Senator, I welcome guests of Deputy Barry Ward from...
  • Control of Firearms (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, for coming today. I will address a few matters relating to licensed firearms. Ireland has approximately 150,000 licensed firearms holders,...
  • Rail Network (7 speeches)
    I sincerely thank the Minister of State for coming in to discuss the Navan rail project, a project that has become almost mythical for the people of County Meath. When I mention the Navan rail...
  • Vaccination Programme (9 speeches)
    The Minister of State is very welcome. Senator Gallagher was waiting in anticipation.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Fourth Report of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight on the amendment of Standing Order 87, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business...
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 63(1) and the approval of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, Seanad Éireann agrees that, in respect of the European...
• Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Motion (27 speeches)
  I call on Senator Rabbitte to move the motion, which will be seconded by Senator Comyn. They are going to share time. Is that agreed? Agreed.