Seanad debates

Thursday, 21 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 Health (Amendment) (Home Support Providers) Bill 2025 on 20 May 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has...
• 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 Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish, here this morning. We now move to the first Commencement matter, in the name of Senator Tully.
  • Hospital Services (12 speeches)
    Before I start, may I ask why there is no Minister or Minister of State for health here? I was not notified that there would not be one. This is nothing against the Minister of State, Deputy...
  • Public Transport (14 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tóg go bog é liom anois. Beidh go leor uimhreacha á liostáil agam. Since being elected to Seanad Éireann, I have been...
  • Driver Licences (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this morning. My Commencement matter is quite straightforward. There has been incredible social unrest, and unrest generally, due to the ongoing...
  • Sports Organisations (10 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the extension of sections 1 to 7, inclusive, and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...
• Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (4 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further...