Seanad debates
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has passed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 on 30 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed...
- 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 Shane Curley - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education,...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Third Level Admissions (6 speeches)
The Minister, Deputy Lawless, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank him for being here for the first Commencement matter, which is by an Seanadóir Curley.
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and acknowledge the good work he has been doing in the Department. I raise an issue of enormous importance to rural communities across County Cavan, which is the...
- Departmental Programmes (6 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity today to raise the matter of the future funding for Kilkenny LEADER Partnership and, indeed, all local development companies and networks across the country. I...
- Passport Services (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important Commencement matter and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House. I have a simple request that will help thousands of...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 speeches)
I welcome guests of Deputy Michael Murphy from Cashel rehab centre and Knocklofty rehab centre. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here today. The Minister...
- Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Second Stage (17 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Second Stage (36 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
