Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• 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 Tom Clonan - The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Disability Services (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending. It is International Women's Day on Saturday. Later today, we will have a Private Members' debate on women's health on this auspicious week. I raise...
  • Overseas Development Aid (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, for coming to the Chamber. I am delighted to see him because it is fantastic to have this dialogue with the responsible Minister. I have asked...
  • Road Projects (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, back again. He has a busy agenda this morning in the Seanad.
  • Road Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach's office for choosing this Commencement Matter. Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Buttimer, agus déanaim comhghairdeas leis as ucht an...
  • Heritage Sites (5 speeches)
    I think the Minister of State is missing us a lot. He is back in the House very regularly. It is always good to have him here. The Commencement matter I have concerns the Curragh Plains and...
  • Further and Higher Education (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking this matter, which relates to the need for an update on the status of a new building for Macroom Youthreach further education and training centre. Macroom is my...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the diaspora, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to be brought to a conclusion at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, with time allocated to the opening...
• The Diaspora: Statements (30 speeches)
  We will proceed with statements on the diaspora. I call the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Richmond.
• International Women's Day - Women's Health: Statements (59 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. She is very welcome and we look forward to hearing her contribution. She has ten minutes.
• Care, Supports and Enhanced Provision of Services for Older People: Motion (42 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell, my colleague from Limerick, to the Chamber. The Minister of State is no stranger to the Chamber. He has been here quite a bit recently...