People are starving in Gaza today for one reason only, namely, that the Israeli Government will not let the aid trucks that are in Jordan into Gaza. Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war and of its geno…

Most Irish people do not realise that the Central Bank of Ireland is involved in the sale of Israeli war bonds and will be horrified to learn that the Central Bank provides Israel with the permission or approva…

Kenmare's existing pier is situated on the picturesque Kenmare River. He has been very clear about the need for funding for Kenmare pier. The Deputy is correct that Kenmare is a beautiful town.…

There is engagement, and a memorandum is being worked up, it is my understanding, by Irish Water in respect of local developers that are developing a particular housing site being in a position to develop its o…

I note that the Minister's script said that it would protect workers in the event of their employer's insolvency and cover certain pay and pension related entitlements that employees may be owed by their insolv…

Dunguaire Castle is the most photographed castle in Ireland by international tourists. This is one certain stop they make to get their selfies and other photos at Dunguaire Castle, yet busloads of tourists are …

One scenario, in particular, outlines the impact of 10% tariffs on our economy, which would reduce the rate of growth in our economy to approximately 2% this year and 1.75% next year, with the economy growing b…

Despite initial scepticism about the purposes of the scoping exercise, survivors and their advocates were very clear on what the ageing population of survivors need and want in Ireland and the UK, not only for …

As Senators will be aware, the programme for Government includes a commitment to develop an action plan on competitiveness and productivity which will play a key role in safeguarding our competitiveness perform…

The Bill would repeal the derelict sites levy and a derelict sites tax would be introduced.…

CHI is mired in scandal and catastrophic governance failures relating to unnecessary hip surgeries on children and unauthorised springs being inserted into children's spines. The issues raise the most fundament…

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the withdrawal of midwifery services in Athy, County Kildare, and their transfer to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.…

Wednesday's business shall be: - Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Second Stage) (if not previously concluded, to adjourn after 3 hrs and 24 mins) - Supports for Survivors o…

• Community Development Projects — Maria Byrne FG
• Medicinal Products — Teresa Costello FF
• Assisted Human Reproduction — Nicole Ryan SF
• Health Services — Fiona O'Loughlin FF

Country pursuits that could replace fox hunting would include drag hunting, for example. Fox hunting is of no benefit to anybody. When fox hunting was banned in Britain, it had no impact on the fox population.…

I call for a debate with the Minister for Education and Youth on this because the youth sector deserves answers and young people deserve a lot better. I congratulate the young people, families, staff and volunt…

The programme for Government recognises the vital importance of local government and states that the Government will convene a local democracy task force with the local government sector to finalise a programme…

• Q1+ International Relations — Ruairí Ó Murchú SF
• Q11+ Cabinet Committees — Malcolm Byrne FF

Talking to local authority councillors, they can give money either to a football club or their local community, be it for a footpath or a small bit of sports gear. I will move to some of the items raised by Sen…

These measures also allow An Garda Síochána to regulate and enforce these provisions in the course of its ordinary responsibilities enforcing licensing laws, providing An Garda Síochána with the power to direct…