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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.

2023-12-14 · Dail · 6 speakers · 4,881 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed)

A discretionary medical card gives you the same services as a means-tested medical card. It is ten years since the HSE looked at medical card eligibility on medical grounds and how effectively the system of ass…

2023-12-14 · Dail · 21 speakers · 4,831 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

The Tánaiste has been closely engaged with this so I ask him now, in December, whether he will follow the example of countries such as Australia, offer an apology and, crucially, commit to restarting negotiatio…

2023-12-14 · Dail · 3 speakers · 906 words
Gender Recognition (Amendment) (Prisons) Bill 2023: First Stage

Professor Donal O'Shea of the National Gender Service, which is deeply committed to supporting people with gender dysphoria, stated at an Oireachtas committee that activists are "brainwashing" politicians and H…

2023-12-14 · Dail · 18 speakers · 18,737 words
Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Second Stage

The proposed inclusion of the wording "whether founded on marriage or on other durable relationships" aims to make it clear in our Constitution that the family extends beyond the marital family to include other…

2023-12-14 · Dail · 15 speakers · 17,665 words
Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023: Second Stage

I am glad to speak on Second Stage of the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023, which relates to women in the home and the operation of care. The proposed fortieth amendment of the Constituti…

2023-12-14 · Dail · 2 issues · 4 speakers · 3,613 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Weather Events — David Stanton FG
  • Vaccination Programme — Colm Burke FG
2023-12-13 · Dail · 1 speaker · 316 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

Deputy Michael McNamara - To discuss the delay in payments under ACRES. Deputies Paul Murphy, Darren O'Rourke and Joan Collins - To discuss the barriers to remunicipalisation of waste collection services in loc…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 4 issues · 11 speakers · 8,537 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Agriculture Schemes — Michael McNamara IND
  • Weather Events — Martin Kenny SF
  • Waste Management — Paul Murphy PBP
  • Bus Services — Bríd Smith PBP
2023-12-13 · Seanad · 4 matters · 9 speakers · 7,407 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Coast Guard Service — Regina Doherty FG
  • Medicinal Products — Lynn Ruane IND
  • Tax Code — Robbie Gallagher FF
  • Housing Provision — Tim Lombard FG
2023-12-13 · Dail · 5 speakers · 7,395 words
Increased Fossil Fuel Divestment: Motion [Private Members]

The fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty provides a global plan for what is required to achieve an equitable phase-out of fossil fuels. A fossil fuel undertaking is defined as being in the business of "explorat…

2023-12-13 · Seanad · 15 speakers · 7,015 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

The Deputy Leader, Senator Doherty, spoke about the UN call for a ceasefire, as did many other Senators with very impassioned speeches. Senator Fitzpatrick also spoke about the UN ceasefire. Senator Burke spoke…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 20 speakers · 11,629 words
Increased Fossil Fuel Divestment: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]

Amending the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act to mention fossil fuels is one aspect where we have a part to play. It is incredible that this is the first of the climate agreements over 30 years to point to fossil fue…

2023-12-13 · Seanad · 10 speakers · 5,796 words 1 vote
Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages

Amendment No. 2 similarly seeks to amendment section 3(2) by inserting "following consultation with An Coimisiún Toghcháin" after the reference to the Minister.…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 9 speakers · 6,152 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

What may be the lived experience for many people or some people is not necessarily the lived experience for most people or the majority of people. The only way we can put a stop to the legacy Act is for the Gov…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 24 speakers · 5,543 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

What contingencies is the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and his Government putting in place to ensure we do not see more children winding up homeless----- I thank the Deputy; the time is up. -----as a result of the…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 5 speakers · 809 words
Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage

Restorative justice can be a key component of our justice system. Restorative justice is a way of giving both victims and offenders a safe platform that is mediated and impartial to try to address the harm done…

2023-12-13 · Seanad · 26 speakers · 30,218 words 1 vote
Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed)

With regard to amendment No. 47, section 63 of the Bill provides for the establishment of a strategic plan for An Garda Síochána by the Garda Commissioner. Amendment No. 47 relates to section 63, which provides…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 24 speakers · 26,023 words
Digital Services Bill 2023: Second Stage

The co-location within Coimisiún na Meán of the supervisory and enforcement responsibilities for the digital services regulation, the EU terrorist content online regulation, the Online Safety and Media Regulati…

2023-12-13 · Seanad · 10 speakers · 5,158 words
Hypothermia Scalp Cooling Therapy: Motion [Private Members]

Vincent´s University Hospital, University Hospital Limerick, Cork University Hospital, Tallaght University Hospital, St. The person possibly might not have to go through the upset of losing their hair if they h…

2023-12-13 · Dail · 4 speakers · 2,275 words
The Royal Hibernian Academy (Amendment of Charter) Bill 2023: Second Stage

This is a private Bill to amend the governing charter of the Royal Hibernian Academy, RHA. The Bill will increase the membership of the RHA and remove some of the outdated provisions of the 1861 charter, which …

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