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Seanad Éireann · 2026-09-24

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

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The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the roll-out of the holiday meals pilot programme during Christmas and Easter holidays. Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on introducing a system where people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance who become ill are automatically transferred to the supplementary welfare allowance.

Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the reopening of the western rail corridor from Athenry to Claremorris, County Galway. Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the development of St.

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CC Maria Byrne

The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the roll-out of the holiday meals pilot programme during Christmas and Easter holidays.

Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on introducing a system where people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance who become ill are automatically transferred to the supplementary welfare allowance.

Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the reopening of the western rail corridor from Athenry to Claremorris, County Galway.

Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the development of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and they will be taken now.