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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.
The report of the Joint Committee on Gender Equality represents the conclusion of the committee's consideration of the findings of the citizens' assembly. It is disappointing that the Government's wording for t…
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Gerry Horkan - The need for the Minister for Health to include the shingles vaccination in the nation…
If an employer passes on a trade union subscription to a trade union, it is in no way forced to recognise or negotiate with the trade union. Deductions of trade union subscriptions at the point of pay increase …
Kylie Ann has been waiting five years for critical scoliosis surgery. What is the Government's plan for Kylie Ann? I asked the Minister what his plan was for these children and for Kylie Ann?…
An internal Tusla report has found that Ideal Care Services, a company that provides care to children on behalf of the State, fabricated the pre-employment checks of staff, posing a major risk to the children a…
Last year, Esker House in Athlone, provided emergency refuge accommodation to 28 women and 41 children but received requests from 267 people. Specifically regarding Esker House in County Westmeath, I will ask t…
I will start by echoing the call by my colleague Senator Fintan Warfield for a debate on the Report on Inclusion in Sport compiled by the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, o…
I want to see the principle of this Bill being applied so that it is available to all candidates as we head into this year of elections. The purpose of the Bill is to remove the requirement for candidates seeki…
In that regard, I acknowledge at the outset that I am deeply appreciative of the dedication to public service shown by Siún Ní Raghallaigh as chair of the board of RTÉ and, in particular, the work she has done …
Amendments Nos. 4 and 10 clarify the application of section 15(5)( a ) and section 16(5)( a ) which deal with situation where surrender does not take place due to force majeure, s pecifically to clarify an orde…
Opting in to the EU talent pool regulation would support Ireland's efforts for greater strategic alignment with the EU on migration policy and help foster an ambitious and sustainable EU legal migration policy,…
On community policing, I agree with colleagues that community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána. Community policing areas will be created nationwide by An Garda Síochána, with a dedicated community …
The Minister of State will be aware that representatives of both Irish and European trade unions as well as Irish and European businesses stakeholders, along with the European Commission, have identified that t…
On Committee Stage in the Seanad, I brought forward three amendments, all of which relate to the extension of child benefit to 18-year-olds who are in full-time education or who have a disability. Child benefit…
Amendment No. 56 is an amendment to the Long Title of the Bill to ensure it reflects the amendments to the Housing Finance Agency Act 1981, the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2014 and the L…
When will the Government ratify the optional protocol? On the specific question the Deputy put to me about the signing of the additional and optional protocol, the Taoiseach outlined last week the commitment th…
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