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9,028 debates and question sessions in the Dáil and Seanad, 2020-01-21 to 2026-10-01. Newest first. A question session is listed once, with each question, who asked it and their party on the day. Use the search box above to look inside them.

2025-02-26 · Seanad · 25 speakers · 18,191 words
Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements

Storm Ophelia in 2017, Storm Ellen in 2020 and Storm Darragh at the end of last year were all warnings that we needed to get our house in order so we can build resilience against the likelihood of more storms a…

2025-02-26 · Seanad · 24 speakers · 17,334 words
Public Transport: Motion

It simply asked to insert the following and call on the Government to collaborate with an Garda Síochána, the NTA and public transport stakeholders to establish a dedicated transport police unit on the public t…

2025-02-26 · Dail · 15 questions · 13 speakers · 16,234 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence
  • Q4 Defence Forces — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q6 Air Corps — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q7 Defence Forces — Sinéad Gibney SD
  • Q5 Defence Forces — Duncan Smith LAB
  • Q8 Defence Forces — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q9+ Military Neutrality — Paul Murphy PBP
  • and 5 more
2025-02-26 · Dail · 32 speakers · 20,684 words
Third Anniversary of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine: Statements

There can be "nothing about Ukraine, without Ukraine". There can be no agreement on Ukraine without Ukraine. Russia’s war in Ukraine represents not just an existential threat and challenge for the people of Ukr…

2025-02-26 · Dail · 34 speakers · 23,199 words
Future of Healthcare for Longer, Healthier Lives: Statements

As Minister for Health, ensuring better access to healthcare in Ireland and reducing the time patients are waiting for care in our acute hospitals is one of my highest priorities. Whether it is cardiac care, st…

2025-02-25 · Dail · 9 speakers · 5,992 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Will the Taoiseach commit now to retaining the triple lock and addressing Irish security by investing in our Defence Forces?…

2025-02-25 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 384 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the shortage of appropriate school places for children with additional needs in Cavan. Senator Laura Harmon - The need for …

2025-02-25 · Dail · 26 speakers · 6,067 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I move: Tuesday's business shall be Statements on Disability (not to exceed 2 hrs 25 mins).…

2025-02-25 · Seanad · 6 matters · 12 speakers · 8,906 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Weather Events — Paul Daly FF
  • Health Services Staff — Ollie Crowe FF
  • Local Authorities — Garret Ahearn FG
  • Special Educational Needs — Pauline Tully SF
  • Schools Building Projects — Lorraine Clifford-Lee FF
  • Education Policy — Laura Harmon LAB
2025-02-25 · Dail · 40 questions · 22 speakers · 9,118 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Cabinet Committees — Peter 'Chap' Cleere FF
  • Q12+ Cabinet Committees — Mary Lou McDonald SF
  • Q30+ Cabinet Committees — Mary Lou McDonald SF
2025-02-25 · Seanad · 23 speakers · 9,056 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I rise today to echo what my colleague, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin said, in calling on the Leader of the House to organise a debate on Ukraine as we mark three years since Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion - t…

2025-02-25 · Seanad · 27 speakers · 23,457 words
Community Safety: Statements

Community safety is not just about crime statistics; it is about the people.…

2025-02-25 · Dail · 43 speakers · 22,081 words
Disability: Statements

Our priority is to provide equitable access to quality services for persons with disability in line with UN Convention on Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, UNCRPD, commitments, delivery of t…

2025-02-25 · Dail · 32 speakers · 18,763 words
Driver Test Waiting Times: Motion [Private Members]

Navan has the longest waiting list in the country, with an estimated waiting time of 35 weeks for a driving test, with some people waiting even longer. The child is waiting for a driving test.…

2025-02-25 · Dail · 5 questions · 5 speakers · 5,657 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
  • Q110 Mother and Baby Homes — Claire Kerrane SF
  • Q111 Early Childhood Care and Education — Mark Wall LAB
  • Q112 Special Educational Needs — Claire Kerrane SF
  • Q113 Disability Services — Aidan Farrelly SD
  • Q114 Early Childhood Care and Education — Claire Kerrane SF
2025-02-25 · Dail · 7 questions · 10 speakers · 7,640 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
  • Q117 Early Childhood Care and Education — Maeve O'Connell FG
  • Q119 Disability Services — Barry Ward FG
  • Q120 Childcare Services — Peter 'Chap' Cleere FF
  • Q121 Disability Services — Ruairí Ó Murchú SF
  • Q122 Childcare Services — Mattie McGrath IND
  • Q123 Childcare Services — James Geoghegan FG
  • and 1 more
2025-02-25 · Dail · 1 speaker · 315 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

Deputy Donna McGettigan - To discuss the acute lack of beds for anorexia patients in the mid-west region. Deputy Liam Quaide - To discuss the need for special schools in east Cork. The matters raised by Deputie…

2025-02-25 · Dail · 4 issues · 8 speakers · 6,423 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Hospital Services — Donna McGettigan SF
  • Ambulance Service — Michael Murphy FG
  • Special Educational Needs — Liam Quaide SD
  • Primary Care Services — Conor Sheehan LAB
2025-02-20 · Dail · 5 questions · 6 speakers · 5,485 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
  • Q1 Weather Events — Rose Conway-Walsh SF
  • Q2 Employment Rights — Richard Boyd Barrett PBP
  • Q3 Employment Rights — Rose Conway-Walsh SF
  • Q4 Regional Development — Michael Collins II
  • Q5 Regional Airports — Rose Conway-Walsh SF
2025-02-20 · Dail · 10 questions · 15 speakers · 8,303 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
  • Q6 Human Rights — Catherine Connolly IND
  • Q7 Enterprise Support Services — Eamon Scanlon FF
  • Q8 Enterprise Policy — Séamus McGrath FF
  • Q9 Military Exports — Cathy Bennett SF
  • Q10 Business Supports — Shay Brennan FF
  • Q11 Low Pay — Paul Murphy PBP
  • and 2 more
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