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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.
I fully support the motion, which calls on the Government to commit to aligning primary educational funding with the OECD average to ensure the ancillary grant is sufficient to cover the cost of running schools…
Senator Hoey raised a number of issues around trans rights and Pride week. Its members are making their case around the challenges for young people in rural Ireland, issues around succession planning and farmin…
It is concerning when people do not pay their fines. I agree with the Deputy that people should absolutely pay the fines that are imposed on them.…
Respectfully, I ask that instead of referring to care in the community - because I welcome the changes in that regard – the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, respond on the absence of inpatient beds for people …
I understand the purpose of this is that if one of the intending parents dies, or the intending parent in the case of a single person being permitted to have a surrogacy, there is no surrogacy arrangement any m…
The proposed wording for section 27 is countered in the first US Trafficking in Persons, TIP, report recommendations and creates an unacceptable barrier for victims of human trafficking. I assure Senator Keogan…
It is hoped that at this week's European Council meeting they will take the final decisions on nominations to the roles of President of the European Council, President of the European Commission, and the High R…
I also commend the Minister, especially for all the work she has done in her time as Minister for Justice in trying to combat violence against women and gender-based violence, discrimination and sexual violence…
I congratulate Deputy Jack Chambers on his appointment as Minister for Finance. I also wish the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, well in the Minister for Finance position.…
I move amendment No. 4: In page 7, line 5, to delete “person” and substitute “online service, intermediary service provider and/or hosting service provider”. I move amendment No. 5: In page 7, line 6, to delete…
The Labour Party amendment seeks to insert a new line that states, "The risk referred to in subsection (1) means a risk greater than the risk facing children generally, when being adequately taken care of in a …
I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, to delete line 5 and substitute the following: “An Act to amend the Health Act 1970, the Irish Medicines Board Act 1995; the Pharmacy Act 2007; the Health (Pricing and Supply …
I outlined in detail on Second Stage how the Social Insurance Fund could be kept on a sustainable footing by increasing PRSI for employers with regard to employers' PRSI on incomes above €100,000. We do not agr…
There has to be zero tolerance for violence against women in our Defence Forces. When it comes to our Defence Forces, I am very proud of many of the men and women who serve in our Defence Forces. I put it to th…
Thursday evening business shall be the Motion re Report entitled “Examination of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Report”. As a member of the Business Committee, I will say that the Business Committee bas…
The Bill sets out to set up a legal framework for how assisted dying can be implemented. It should transcend those who have religious views that oppose assisted dying. This Bill is a kind of blueprint to legisl…
This motion relates to the European Defence Agency and the involvement of Irish troops with PESCO. It is being referred to the committee, which would be normal but do we have a commitment that when the committe…
The Defence Forces are responsible for implementing Defence Forces regulations as set down by the Government and Minister of the day. The Defence Forces are obliged to carry out Defence Forces regulations as la…
mica redress |
Both words must appear in the same contribution |
"mica redress" |
That exact phrase, words together and in order |
housing OR homes |
Either word |
housing -dublin |
Housing, excluding anything mentioning Dublin |
hous* |
Starts with — housing, housed, householder |