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Seanad Éireann · 2025-05-15

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

CC Maria Byrne · Agricultural Panel

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I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the expansion of the criteria for eligibility for the disabled person's parking permit to cover designated parking spaces for individuals with hidden disabilities. Senator Manus Boyle - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on future funding allocations to the low-cost accident scheme and other capital road safety initiatives to address traffic and speed issues in Fahan, County Donegal.

Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of a women's sexual well-being clinic in County Meath.

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I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the expansion of the criteria for eligibility for the disabled person's parking permit to cover designated parking spaces for individuals with hidden disabilities.

Senator Manus Boyle - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on future funding allocations to the low-cost accident scheme and other capital road safety initiatives to address traffic and speed issues in Fahan, County Donegal.

Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to set out his vision on the role of nuclear power before the completion of the Celtic interconnector in 2026.

Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of a women's sexual well-being clinic in County Meath.

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

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