Michael McDowell

Independent National University of Ireland Seanad

38,953 recorded contributions

Service

2025– Seanad Independent National University of Ireland
2020–2025 Seanad Independent National University of Ireland
2016–2020 Seanad Independent National University of Ireland
2002–2007 Dáil Progressive Democrats Dublin South-East
1992–1997 Dáil Progressive Democrats Dublin South-East
1987–1989 Dáil Progressive Democrats Dublin South-East

Seanad Thu 24 Sept 2026, 13:30

Naturalisation and Citizenship: Statements

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Seanad Thu 24 Sept 2026, 10:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 22 Sept 2026, 15:00

Use of Scrambler Bikes and Public Safety: Discussion (Resumed)

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Seanad Tue 22 Sept 2026, 14:05

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Thu 16 Jul 2026, 10:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 15 Jul 2026, 16:00

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

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 14 Jul 2026, 15:00

Use of Scrambler Bikes and Public Safety: Discussion

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Seanad Thu 9 Jul 2026, 10:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 8 Jul 2026, 16:10

Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026: Second Stage

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 7 Jul 2026, 15:20

Bail Laws in Ireland: Discussion

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Seanad Thu 2 Jul 2026, 13:50

Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages

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Seanad Wed 24 Jun 2026, 19:10

Visitor Levy on Paid Overnight Accommodation: Motion

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Seanad Wed 24 Jun 2026, 14:10

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

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Seanad Thu 18 Jun 2026, 11:30

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

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Seanad Wed 17 Jun 2026, 13:30

Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages

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Seanad Wed 17 Jun 2026, 12:40

Combating Firearms Trafficking and other Firearms-Related Offences: Motion

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Seanad Wed 10 Jun 2026, 19:00

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

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Seanad Thu 28 May 2026, 15:00

EU-Israel Association Agreement: Motion

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Seanad Thu 28 May 2026, 11:30

Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Seanad Wed 27 May 2026, 17:00

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

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Seanad Tue 26 May 2026, 18:20

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

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Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency Thu 21 May 2026, 13:20

Engagement with Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach, Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence, Deputy Thomas Byrne

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Seanad Wed 20 May 2026, 17:50

International Year of the Woman Farmer: Motion

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Seanad Wed 20 May 2026, 12:40

Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

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Seanad Thu 14 May 2026, 11:40

Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026: Committee Stage

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Seanad Wed 13 May 2026, 17:00

An Garda Síochána: Motion

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Seanad Wed 6 May 2026, 18:30

Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage

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Seanad Tue 28 Apr 2026, 19:40

Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025: Second Stage

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Seanad Wed 22 Apr 2026, 13:00

Prisons and Alternative Sentencing Options: Statements

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Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency Tue 14 Apr 2026, 13:20

Receipt of Draft Statutory Instruments from Departments: Discussion (Resumed)

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Seanad Thu 26 Mar 2026, 12:30

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages

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Seanad Thu 26 Mar 2026, 11:40

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage

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Seanad Wed 25 Mar 2026, 18:30

Constitutional Referendum on the Number of Members of Dáil Éireann: Motion

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Seanad Wed 25 Mar 2026, 13:00

International Protection Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 24 Mar 2026, 15:10

General Scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025: Discussion

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Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency Tue 24 Mar 2026, 13:00

Receipt of Draft Statutory Instruments from Departments: Discussion (Resumed)

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Seanad Thu 19 Mar 2026, 16:20

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

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Seanad Thu 19 Mar 2026, 12:40

International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)

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Seanad Thu 19 Mar 2026, 11:00

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 18 Mar 2026, 15:45

International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage

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Seanad Wed 4 Mar 2026, 16:30

International Women's Day: Statements

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Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency Tue 3 Mar 2026, 13:20

Receipt of Draft Statutory Instruments from Departments: Discussion

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Seanad Wed 25 Feb 2026, 14:00

Defence Matters: Statements

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Seanad Tue 24 Feb 2026, 19:00

Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

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Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency Tue 17 Feb 2026, 10:30

Engagement on the Work of the Committee: Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach

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Seanad Wed 11 Feb 2026, 11:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 4 Feb 2026, 15:35

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 27 Jan 2026, 15:00

Engagement with Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Seanad Wed 21 Jan 2026, 15:30

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages

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Seanad Wed 21 Jan 2026, 13:00

Defence Forces: Motion

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 20 Jan 2026, 15:00

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

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 13 Jan 2026, 15:05

Prisons and Related Matters: Office of the Inspector of Prisons

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Seanad Wed 17 Dec 2025, 16:00

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

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Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency Wed 17 Dec 2025, 13:00

EU Scrutiny and Transparency

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Seanad Thu 11 Dec 2025, 13:00

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

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Seanad Wed 10 Dec 2025, 11:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 9 Dec 2025, 15:00

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

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Seanad Wed 3 Dec 2025, 17:30

Irish Unity: Motion

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Seanad Wed 3 Dec 2025, 14:30

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

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Seanad Tue 2 Dec 2025, 21:20

Finance Bill 2025: Second Stage

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Seanad Wed 12 Nov 2025, 13:05

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

7 contributions in this debate

Seanad Thu 6 Nov 2025, 11:40

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy

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Seanad Wed 22 Oct 2025, 13:10

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

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Seanad Thu 16 Oct 2025, 11:00

Statement by the Taoiseach

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Seanad Wed 15 Oct 2025, 13:00

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

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Seanad Tue 14 Oct 2025, 18:00

Support for Ukraine: Motion

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Seanad Thu 9 Oct 2025, 12:30

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

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Seanad Wed 8 Oct 2025, 17:00

Supports and Services for Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: Motion

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Seanad Wed 1 Oct 2025, 13:30

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

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Seanad Wed 24 Sept 2025, 11:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 23 Sept 2025, 15:30

International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Seanad Thu 17 Jul 2025, 11:40

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage

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Seanad Thu 17 Jul 2025, 10:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 16 Jul 2025, 12:40

Gaza: Motion

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Seanad Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Tue 15 Jul 2025, 17:30

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

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Seanad Wed 9 Jul 2025, 13:00

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage

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Seanad Tue 8 Jul 2025, 15:35

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 2 Jul 2025, 15:00

Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages

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Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade Tue 1 Jul 2025, 15:00

General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025

5 contributions in this debate

Seanad Thu 26 Jun 2025, 10:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Tue 24 Jun 2025, 16:45

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 17 Jun 2025, 15:10

Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed)

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Seanad Wed 11 Jun 2025, 11:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 10 Jun 2025, 15:05

Policing Matters: An Garda Síochána

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Seanad Thu 29 May 2025, 09:00

Situation in Gaza: Statements

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Seanad Tue 20 May 2025, 15:35

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Tue 20 May 2025, 15:05

Business of Joint Committee

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Seanad Wed 14 May 2025, 15:30

Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage

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Seanad Tue 13 May 2025, 18:00

Parole (Special Advocates) Bill 2024: Second Stage

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Seanad Select Committee on Subsidiarity (European Union Legislative Scrutiny) Thu 3 Apr 2025, 13:05

Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals

2 contributions in this debate

Seanad Wed 26 Mar 2025, 13:00

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage

3 contributions in this debate

Seanad Wed 19 Mar 2025, 17:15

Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024: Committee Stage

2 contributions in this debate

Seanad Wed 19 Mar 2025, 15:25

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters ›

School Funding

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Seanad Wed 5 Mar 2025, 15:00

International Women's Day - Women's Health: Statements

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Seanad Wed 26 Feb 2025, 16:00

Public Transport: Motion

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Seanad Wed 19 Feb 2025, 16:55

EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme: Motion

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Seanad Wed 19 Feb 2025, 16:00

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

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Seanad Wed 19 Feb 2025, 14:30

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

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Seanad Wed 12 Feb 2025, 14:35

Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach

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