Seanad debates
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30
- 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 Maria McCormack - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Women's Health (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister and thank her for coming here to take this matter regarding the important issue of endometriosis. It has been almost a year now since the publication of the national...
- Disability Issues (6 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
- Electronic Tagging (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ardagh, to the Chamber. I believe this is my first time addressing her since she got her new role. I congratulate her. We look forward to working with...
- Sports Facilities (4 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, is very welcome. I am going to discuss a topic that the he and I have discussed on many occasions, namely the development of St. Tiernach's Park,...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. a1, report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 1, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad...
- Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the Fifth Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad.
- EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Act 2022 (Section 10) Order 2026: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: EirGrid, Electricity and Turf (Amendment) Act 2022 (Section 10) Order 2026, a copy of which has been laid in draft...
- Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026: Second Stage (14 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Finance Bill 2026 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 speeches)
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- Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann passed the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026 on 7 July 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad...
- Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (32 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ardagh.
- Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O’Connor and her officials.
