Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• 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 Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Health Services (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
  • Ambulance Service (5 speeches)
    I, too, welcome Lisa and Leah. Leah has been around Ennistymon in County Clare for the last couple of weeks. I have met her on a number of occasions. In spite of the inclement weather, she is...
  • Child Abuse (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming along today. He can see from my Commencement matter that these are very grave matters, and they revolve around several issues. First and foremost is...
  • Artists' Remuneration (5 speeches)
    The next speaker is Senator Cosgrove. We will just wait for the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (56 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, changed from Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025 – Committee and...
• Adult Safeguarding Strategy Bill 2026: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require the Minister for Health to prepare periodic strategic plans for the purpose of protecting certain persons who are at...
• Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ardagh, and her officials.
• National Treasury Management Agency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 21, inclusive, agreed to.
• Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Order for Committee Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Committee Stage be taken now".
• Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (59 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill.
• Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026: Second Stage (26 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Postal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026 on 8 July 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2026: Second Stage (23 speeches)
  I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.”