Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30
• Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 on 19 February 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  The Leader has accommodated us to take six Commencement Matters over the next few weeks instead of the normal four. I thank the Minister, Deputy Dara Calleary, for being here today. I have...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Weather Events (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his appointment. I have not been speaking to him in a public forum since his appointment. I am delighted for him and to see him. Regarding this...
  • Health Services Staff (11 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, for being with us.
  • Local Authorities (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Cummins, who is a former Member of this House. I look forward to engaging with him in his role.
  • Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, is very welcome.
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. The Minister of State is very welcome to the Seanad to discuss this important matter. As he knows, I am passionate about the delivery of services for my...
  • Education Policy (4 speeches)
    I wish to ask what is being done to amend and improve assault leave for teachers and SNAs. With her consent, I will talk about the experience of a special education teacher, Sophie Cole. I had...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (35 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No.1, statements on community safety, to be taken at 5.15 p.m., with time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not exceeding ten minutes, group spokespersons...
• Community Safety: Statements (38 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, to the House to discuss the all-important issue of community safety. He has ten minutes to make his opening statement.