Seanad debates

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Visit of Austrian Delegation (1 speech)
  I wish to welcome the members from the Federal Council of Austria. The President is here with us today, Mr. Markus Stotter. He is most welcome. It was great to meet him earlier. The Vice...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to the House. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Addiction Treatment Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I am seeking an update on two matters relating to the Dublin drug treatment court. The Minister of State will be aware that a review of...
  • Rail Network (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, for being here. I know this is not his Department but I was advised that he was going to take this and he should have answers for me. I hope we...
  • Hospital Staff (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in. I raise the issue of the slow reopening of beds in Killybegs Community Hospital. Since December only two beds have been reopened. At a time when we...
  • Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (8 speeches)
    Before we move on, I will break with the normal rules of the House and ask Members to join me in giving a warm céad míle fáilte to an incredible young man, Austin Appelbee, aged...
• Visit of Ukrainian Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery a delegation from Ukraine, including the First Vice Speaker of the Parliament, the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (72 speeches)
  I welcome also guests of an Seanadóir Fiona O'Loughlin: Franziska Klien, Daniel Dowling, Elio Rabbitte and Joey Long from Avista CLG. Thank you for being here. Anois, I ask the Acting...
• Office of Public Works Priorities and Progress: Statements (25 speeches)
  The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank him for being here for this debate on the Office of Public Works.
• International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (49 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, to the House. He is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.