Seanad debates

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

 

2:00 am

Photo of Maria ByrneMaria Byrne (Fine Gael)
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The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the full roll-out of the Plean-IT project, upgrading the IT system operated by An Bord Pleanála.

Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to make a statement on the potential impact on Ireland of the EU proposals to restrict lead ammunition.

Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister of State at the Department of Education with special responsibility for special education and inclusion to make a statement on the provision of additional autism classes for Stapolin Educate Together National School, Myrtle Road, The Coast, Dublin 13.

Senator Aubrey McCarthy - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the reimbursement application for the Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment givinostat.

Senator Cathal Byrne - The need for the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the next round of the community sport facilities fund and sports capital grants.

Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on plans in place to support our citizens returning to Ireland to live and work, specifically in relation to mortgage approval, car insurance and health insurance.

Senator Cathal Byrne has withdrawn his Commencement matter which had been originally selected. The matters raised by the other Senators are suitable for discussion. I have selected those raised by Senators Victor Boyhan, Eileen Lynch and Martin Conway and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.