Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its considerations of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026, the Planning...
• 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 Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Women's Health (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State very much for being here to respond to my Commencement matter. She and I have spoken both publicly and privately in relation to it. She is an incredibly strong...
  • Electoral Commission (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.
  • Public Transport (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. My ask is for the Minister for Transport to liaise with Irish Rail and Bus Éireann to ensure that adequate transport is provided for all football supporters...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome to the Gallery two special guests of Senator O'Loughlin, Joeleen Dyland and her son James, who has a huge interest in politics. We look forward to James coming back to Leinster House...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 - Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the proceedings thereon, if not...
• Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (122 speeches)
  SECTION 32
• Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (69 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 on 15 July 2026 without amendment. Dáil Éireann agreed on 15 July 2026 to the amendments made by...
• Protecting Rural Ireland: Motion (21 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Calleary, and his officials.