Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs (10 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Moynihan, to the House.
  • An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, for joining us. The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach has outlined the matter. It is important to begin by acknowledging that the most important thing about...
  • Online Safety (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta McConalogue. The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. I attended a...
  • Road Projects (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I cannot deny that I am disappointed again that the Minister for Transport, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, is elusive when it comes to appearing in this House. ...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, address...
• Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1946 for the purpose of giving further effect to the Convention on International...
• Prohibition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Bill 2026: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to give effect to the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production, transfer, development and investment in autonomous...
• Appointment of Ordinary Members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that on 21st April, 2026, the Government nominated Mr. Lee Komito and Mr. Ross Frenett for appointment by the President to be ordinary members of An...
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (212 speeches)
  I am delighted to welcome our colleagues from the European Parliament Midlands-North-West constituency, particularly in light of Ireland's Presidency of the EU. To be clear about the seats...
• Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (16 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Rental Sector: Motion (39 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: notes with extreme concern that: - 7,062 eviction notices were issued to tenants from January to March this year, up 51 per cent on the same period in...