Seanad debates

Thursday, 14 May 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 13 May 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil...
• 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 Rónán Mullen - An gá atá ann go ndéanfaidh...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Stádas na Gaeilge san Eoraip (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Dillon. Cé go bhfuil stádas iomlán mar theanga oifigiúil is oibre ag an nGaeilge san Aontas Eorpach ó thús...
  • Turbary Rights (6 speeches)
    I raise an issue concerning Ardgraigue, Barroughter and Clonmoylan bogs in County Galway. People who signed up to the restoration scheme and received a payment were promised an alternative bog...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 speeches)
    I welcome to the House my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon. He is speaking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. He will convey my sentiments to her,...
  • Greenways Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this morning. I raise this Commencement matter in relation to compulsory purchase orders, CPO, in relation to greenways. This is something that is...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to adjourn after three hours, if not previously concluded.
• Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (46 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and his officials to the Chamber. I also welcome the Tuam Active Retirement Association, guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney. I...