Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 July 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáíl Éireann agreed on 8 July 2026 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025. Dáíl...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Social Welfare Eligibility (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, to the House.
  • Road Network (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. It is our second time to discuss roads in Cavan. I appreciate his dedication to the cause. An announcement for additional funding was...
  • Human Rights (5 speeches)
    In September 2025, the European Union signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Indonesia. It is an agreement with an estimated value of €27 billion in trade between...
  • Departmental Strategies (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, is very welcome to the Chamber this morning. I welcome Ireland's first national financial literacy strategy and the recent publication of the first annual...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 speeches)
  Before I move to the Order of Business I welcome our guests in the Public Gallery, Senator Mary Daly, and Senator Michael Johnson and family, Deputy Malcolm Byrne and Seán Tierney, guests of...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026, a copy of...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.2) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.2) Regulations 2026, a copy...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.3) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.3) Regulations 2026, a copy...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.4) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.4) Regulations 2026, a copy...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026, a copy...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.6) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.6) Regulations 2026, a copy...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.7) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.7) Regulations 2026, a copy...
• Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:
• Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (15 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage (82 speeches)
  Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank her for being here today.
• Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage (30 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."