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Seanad

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

Summary

The Cathaoirleach selected issues on bovine TB compensation limits, blister pack regulations, Chapelizod bus funding, and the new Curragh Community College.

Mark Daly An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

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

Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the current bovine tuberculosis compensation ceiling limits, in particular when there is a removal of an entire pedigree herd.

Senator Maria McCormack - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the new regulations for blister packs due to be introduced in January 2026.

Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on increased funding to ensure completion of works to ensure reliability and connectivity of bus routes, in particular the 80 bus route in Chapelizod, County Dublin.

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new Curragh Community College at Magee Barracks, Kildare town, County Kildare.

Senator Chris Andrews - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to make a statement on the omnibus package negotiations.

Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on plans to address the national waiting list for cataract surgery.

Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on community groups and not-for-profit organisations paying commercial rates for water and wastewater connection fees.

Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the provision of additional funding for local and regional roads in the Cavan-Monaghan area.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Seán Kyne, Maria McCormack, Evanne Ní Chuilinn and Fiona O'Loughlin and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.

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