Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• 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 Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Health Strategies (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I am raising this Commencement matter because we are in May 2026, and the current national cancer strategy, covering 2017 to 2026, is entering its final months....
  • Capitation Grants (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is good to have a Minister of State in the Department taking this important Commencement matter. I acknowledge the significant achievements and...
  • Turf Cutting (6 speeches)
    I welcome back the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell.
  • Heritage Sites (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, and thank him for being here to take this Commencement matter. In a way, this feels like Groundhog Day. Several times every single year I have...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 speeches)
  Senator Garret Ahearn: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by MEPs representing the European Parliament Midlands North-West...
• 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...
• International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026: Second Stage (47 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
• Action Plan for Insurance Reform: Statements (18 speeches)
  Before I call on the Minister of State, I welcome the pupils from Castlebridge National School, County Wexford. You are all very welcome guests of Deputy George Lawlor. As is customary, there...
• An Garda Síochána: Motion (35 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: recognises: - the crucial role played by An Garda Síochána in ensuring the security of the State, protecting and serving communities across...