Seanad debates
Tuesday, 14 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 Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Social Welfare Schemes (6 speeches)
The Minister, Deputy Calleary, is welcome to the House. I rise to focus the attention of the House on a vital public service that sits at the very heart of social inclusion on this island, the...
- School Transport (6 speeches)
Before we start, I welcome Deputy Michael Cahill and his two guests. I suspect they may not have gone home since the weekend and are still celebrating Kerry's win. They are very welcome.
- Child and Family Agency (7 speeches)
The next speaker is Senator Mark Duffy, who probably has not gone home since the weekend.
- Medical Aids and Appliances (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht teacht isteach inniu. I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House. Thousands of people living with type 2 diabetes remain...
- Visit of French Delegation (5 speeches)
Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the deputy head of mission from the French Embassy to Ireland. Today is Bastille...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (63 speeches)
I call on the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business.
- Planning and Development (Exempted Development Act (Act of 2000)) (No. 3) Regulations 2026: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: (i) That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders relating to Public Business, the Order of the Seanad of 9th July, 2026 in relation to approval in draft of the Planning and...
- Postal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage (11 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Postal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (47 speeches)
We welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, to the House.
- Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (120 speeches)
We now move to Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 for Committee and Remaining Stages. I welcome the Minster, Deputy Browne, and his officials this evening.
