Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 July 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09:30
• 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 Garret Kelleher - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Community Care (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell.
  • School Accommodation (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Harkin. I want to discuss Coláiste Daibhéid in Cork city, which is a fantastic school I had the privilege of visiting recently....
  • Road Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here today. Over the past few years and during my time as a councillor, there have been many changes to the roads in my area. It led me to ask the...
  • Bus Services (10 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming in to take my question. She is very welcome. I am standing here to ask her if she can, and I really hope she will be able to, clarify for the people...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (107 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025 (Revocation) Order 2026, to be taken on...
• Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025 (Revocation) Order 2026: Motion (3 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.2) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.2) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.3) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.3) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.4) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.4) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.5) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.6) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.6) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.7) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) (No.7) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid...
• Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2026: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2026, a copy of which was laid in draft form...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  I understand the Leader has a proposal for the House.
• Health (Provision of Contraception Prescribing Service in Retail Pharmacy Businesses) Bill 2026: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (87 speeches)
  The Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.