I have to put on the record that in the past five years the Government has made considerable progress in women's health, publishing three women's health action plans setting out practical actions and targeted i…

Jigsaw works not just one-to-one in youth therapy. For other CAMHS services that are surrounding Kildare, parents and people in authority are contacting Jigsaw services that are outside Kildare. Jigsaw will rec…

This morning, I seek an update on the Government's response to the final report of the local democracy task force and particularly its recommendations around strengthening our local democracy and local governme…

My ask is for the Minister for Transport to liaise with Irish Rail and Bus Éireann to ensure that adequate transport is provided for all football supporters from Kerry and Mayo for the upcoming All-Ireland fina…

Brigid's cloak is in kept in the cathedral in Bruges. After the Flight of the Earls in 1607, a tragic time in our history, the Earl of Tyrone, Hugh O'Neill, and the Earl of Tyrconnell, Rory O'Donnell, spent tim…

Senator Andrews also spoke about his meeting with Jodie, who has Friedreich's ataxia, and the challenges she has faced. Senator Costello also raised the issue of Friedreich's ataxia and the medicine Skyclarys. …

Amendment No. 58 is an important amendment that seeks to ensure that fundamental rights considerations are an explicit factor in decisions on the granting of permissions for the testing of high-risk AI systems …

I also fully accept that trade with the Israeli West Bank settlements is illegal under customary international law, including trade in both goods and services. International law requires a full ban on all trade…

They bring up rural issues because a lot of them are from rural areas. It is my job as Minister for rural affairs to put the studs on for rural Ireland. Many Senators have referred to the improvements in rural …

Deputy John Clendennen - To discuss the cumulative regulatory burden and rising cost of doing business. Deputies Shane Moynihan and John Lahart - To discuss the urgent situation concerning a Tusla-funded servic…

The NTA also has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers, which the Deputy alluded to, in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation contracts, includ…

However, the tax saver scheme completely excludes shared bikes, car share services and other sustainable transport models, and it is not providing the incentive for a genuinely multi-modal travel model. The pro…

As my colleague Deputy Moynihan said, parents are deeply concerned that Nexus in Knocklyon and other locations has been informed by Tusla that due to its registration as a part-time service provider, it cannot …

I ask that concrete steps be considered for budget 2027 that will see meaningful and impactful measures to ensure the survival of small and medium businesses, and to build on the work we have seen with the rece…

There is the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 to protect children and the public from harmful and illegal content. It comprises the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022, the EU's Digital Servi…

The Government is supporting families through free school books, the expansion of hot school meals, increased capitation funding, continued investment in school transport, the back-to-school clothing and footwe…

Yesterday, as the Taoiseach knows, the HSE drugs group met to consider reimbursement of Skyclarys, the first approved treatment that can slow the progression of Friedreich's ataxia. Does the Taoiseach accept th…

The focus must now turn to October’s budget and the decisions needed to protect people from external shocks, sustain our prosperity and strengthen our economy for the years ahead. The people in the squeezed mid…

I raise the issue of Uisce Éireann and the lack of meaningful engagement it has with the public and public representatives. Something has to be done with Uisce Éireann because----- The Taoiseach will respond. I…

I had a bilateral meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, on 10 March at which we discussed plans and priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency, international issues, including the situation in the…