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Independent University of Dublin Seanad

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages

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Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages

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Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee Stage

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Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Second Stage

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages

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Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee Stage

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

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Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages

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Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters ›

Legal Aid

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Images, Deepfakes and Consent: Discussion

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Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage

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Joint Committee on Drugs Use

Academic Experts on Legislation, Policy and Practice: Discussion (Resumed)

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Supports for and Experiences of Victims of Crime: Discussion

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Prisons and Alternative Sentencing Options: Statements

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Americas' Perspectives on Legislation, Policy and Practice on Drug Use and Addiction: Discussion

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Legal and Academic Perspectives on Legislation, Policy and Practice: Discussion

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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International Perspectives on Legislation, Policy and Practice: Discussion

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International Protection Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages

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Digital Omnibus Package: Discussion

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Child Maintenance Bill 2026: First Stage

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage

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European Perspectives on Legal, Policy and Operational Responses to Drug Use: Discussion

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, Justice and Law Enforcement: Discussion

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Legal and Policy Responses to Drug Use: Discussion

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Online Safety: Motion

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Institutional Burials (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage

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Engagement on the Probation Service: Discussion

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Engagement on Civil Legal Aid and Related Matters: Discussion

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Artificial Intelligence, Truth and Democracy: Discussion (Resumed)

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Treatment, Recovery and Rehabilitation: Discussion (Resumed)

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence, Truth and Democracy: Discussion (Resumed)

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Treatment, Recovery and Rehabilitation: Discussion (Resumed)

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Treatment, Recovery and Rehabilitation: Discussion

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Artificial Intelligence: Statements

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Engagement with Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Engagement with the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

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General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025: Discussion

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Successful Artificial Intelligence Public Sector Programmes: Discussion

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Supporting Teachers in Youth Drugs Education and Prevention in Schools: Discussion

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European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters: Motion

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Substance Use and Neurodiversity: Discussion

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Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation Office) Bill 2025: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage

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Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

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Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters ›

Rental Sector

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024: Discussion

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National Drugs Strategy: Discussion

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Addiction, Sport and Well-being: Discussion

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Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report Stage

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Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (Resumed)

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Domestic Violence (Free Travel Scheme) Bill 2025: Second Stage

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Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed)

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and the State: Discussion

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025: Discussion

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Discussion

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Kinship Care and Care: Discussion

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Budget 2026 (Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation): Statements

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Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion

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Global Sumud Flotilla: Statements

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Community Supports: Discussion

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters ›

Family Reunification

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Draft Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion

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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

General Schemes of National Cyber Security Bill 2024, Criminal Justice (Violation of EU Restrictive Measures) Bill 2025 and Children (Amendment) Bill 2024: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed)

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Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report Stage

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Discussion (Resumed)

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Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed)

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána

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Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Research Ireland

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Readmission Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan: Discussion

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Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters ›

Broadcasting Sector

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Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage

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