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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.

2022-11-24 · Seanad · 22 speakers · 9,384 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

The Senator spoke about the motion as put forward by Senator Craughwell, and Senator Wilson in full support. Senator Craughwell put forward a motion to this House on the famine in Ukraine in the early 1930s, th…

2022-11-24 · Dail · 4 questions · 5 speakers · 4,828 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Education
  • Q57 Child Abuse — Aodhán Ó Ríordáin LAB
  • Q56 School Staff — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q58 School Textbooks — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q60 Special Educational Needs — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
2022-11-24 · Dail · 8 questions · 11 speakers · 8,366 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Education
  • Q66 Special Educational Needs — Aodhán Ó Ríordáin LAB
  • Q62 School Transport — Éamon Ó Cuív FF
  • Q63 Special Educational Needs — Joan Collins I4C
  • Q67 Environmental Schemes — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q69 School Staff — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q70 School Accommodation — Richard Boyd Barrett PBP
  • and 2 more
2022-11-24 · Dail · 6 speakers · 5,146 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

The empirical evidence shows that, among other things, there was a reduced usage of GP, emergency department and hospital services and a reduced volume of prescribed drugs - a win for our climate, a win for our…

2022-11-24 · Dail · 26 speakers · 4,991 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Before the vote on the Impaired Farm Credit Bill was taken last night, I emailed the Tánaiste's office, the Taoiseach's office, the office of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Whips, Deputies Chambers an…

2022-11-24 · Dail · 3 speakers · 723 words
Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: First Stage

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to enable a person who is at least 18 years of age to have possession, for the person’s personal use, of e…

2022-11-24 · Dail · 17 speakers · 17,083 words
Abuse at Certain Educational Institutions: Statements

The sexual abuse of a child is repugnant to the whole of society and is a reprehensible abuse of power and trust. I commend the brave survivors of abuse at the hands of the Spiritan priests in Blackrock College…

2022-11-24 · Dail · 14 speakers · 14,616 words
Forestry: Statements

Key to re-engaging farmers with forestry is increased incentivisation through the annual forestry premium rates. If I was looking at this from the point of view of somebody who wanted to invest in forestry or h…

2022-11-24 · Dail · 4 speakers · 2,476 words
Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee

The purpose of the motion is to instruct the Dáil, in Committee, that Standing Order 233(2) is modified to provide that the committee has the power to make amendments to the Communications Regulation Bill 2022 …

2022-11-24 · Dail · 4 issues · 5 speakers · 6,363 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Employment Rights — Mick Barry PBP
  • Hospital Facilities — Pádraig O'Sullivan FF
  • Medical Cards — Bernard Durkan FG
  • Schools Amalgamation — Aodhán Ó Ríordáin LAB
2022-11-24 · Dail · 4 speakers · 5,829 words
Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members]

As Deputies will be aware, the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 regulates the operation of dog breeding establishments. These cover, for example, information on stray and unwanted dogs, dog licences, enforc…

2022-11-23 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 307 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I regret that I had to rule out of order the matter raised by Senator Lynn Boylan on the ground that the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter. Senator Maria Byrne may give notice on another day…

2022-11-23 · Dail · 4 issues · 6 speakers · 6,857 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Health Promotion — Colm Burke FG
  • General Practitioner Services — Jackie Cahill FF
  • Animal Welfare — Martin Browne SF
  • Water Services — Pat Buckley SF
2022-11-23 · Seanad · 4 matters · 9 speakers · 7,015 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Sentencing Policy — Ollie Crowe FF
  • Education and Training Boards — Seán Kyne FG
  • Coast Guard Service — Malcolm Byrne FF
  • Animal Diseases — Tim Lombard FG
2022-11-23 · Dail · 19 speakers · 18,045 words
New Vision for Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members]

The proposal for a light rail transport system in Galway will be examined as part of the NTA's Galway metropolitan area transport strategy, which will facilitate an understanding of how the proposed system inte…

2022-11-23 · Seanad · 17 speakers · 8,579 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I join with the Cathaoirleach and Senator Conway in welcoming Aimee, her family and friends here today. I will give her and Senator Conway an assurance that the Labour Party and I will work with Aimee on what s…

2022-11-23 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 321 words
Visit of Canadian Delegation

Before we adjourn for a sos, I welcome the serving poet laureate of the Canadian Parliament to the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. The convenor of the Parliamentary Friendship Group came up with the suggestion…

2022-11-23 · Dail · 7 speakers · 5,818 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

We have also legislatively placed an obligation on every single school in the country to do its bit in respect of special needs, and schools have to be fully inclusive in terms of children with special needs an…

2022-11-23 · Seanad · 17 speakers · 14,282 words
Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements

A strong Garda presence, from community policing to specialised and operational policing, is vital to ensure communities see, feel and believe they are safe.…

2022-11-23 · Dail · 28 speakers · 5,731 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

I ask the Taoiseach to intervene to ensure the necessary meetings happen this week, we have the amendment and we are in a position to put the open disclosure legislation on the Statute Book before we rise for C…

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