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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.

2022-07-07 · Seanad · 22 speakers · 9,716 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Before the Senator finishes, will she second the proposition of Senator Sherlock? It is all right for Senator Seery Kearney to say what she wants but it is not okay for Senator Keogan. Senator Marie Sherlock ha…

2022-07-07 · Dail · 7 questions · 11 speakers · 9,479 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
  • Q7 Disability Services — Michael Moynihan FF
  • Q8 Disability Services — Pauline Tully SF
  • Q9 Student Accommodation — Richard Boyd Barrett PBP
  • Q10 Apprenticeship Programmes — Richard Bruton FG
  • Q11 Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence — Niamh Smyth FF
  • Q12 Apprenticeship Programmes — David Stanton FG
  • and 1 more
2022-07-07 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 812 words 1 vote
Sitting Arrangements: Motion

The opening contribution of the Minister at the debate on Second Stage shall not exceed 10 minutes, the contribution of Group Spokespersons shall not exceed 8 minutes, all other Senators shall not exceed 5 minu…

2022-07-07 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 17,876 words 3 votes
Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

Amendment No. 21 relates to the issue of Seanad reform included in the provisions for an electoral commission and that it would conduct constituency reviews in reviewing constituencies for election to Seanad Éi…

2022-07-07 · Dail · 4 questions · 4 speakers · 4,408 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
  • Q80 Early Childhood Care and Education — Kathleen Funchion SF
  • Q81 Early Childhood Care and Education — Kathleen Funchion SF
  • Q82 Direct Provision System — Holly Cairns SD
  • Q83 Direct Provision System — Catherine Connolly IND
2022-07-07 · Dail · 9 questions · 10 speakers · 9,488 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
  • Q84 Early Childhood Care and Education — Brian Leddin GP
  • Q87 Childcare Services — Holly Cairns SD
  • Q86 Childcare Services — Matt Carthy SF
  • Q88 Childcare Services — Bríd Smith PBP
  • Q89 Childcare Services — Brendan Smith FF
  • Q90 Residential Institutions — Jennifer Murnane O'Connor FF
  • and 3 more
2022-07-07 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 27,911 words 1 vote
Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages

Amendment No. 79 is in respect of the amendment to the 1996 Act while amendment No. 102 is in respect of the amendment to the 1997 Act.…

2022-07-07 · Dail · 7 speakers · 6,166 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Does the Minister agree with me that this year's budget is the opportune time to slash childcare fees to ensure families get a much-needed break from these ludicrous costs? The Government has instead added tax …

2022-07-07 · Dail · 23 speakers · 5,780 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

In April, the Minister committed to introducing a scheme to offer solar panels to people with high energy usage due to a medical need or to elderly people at risk of energy poverty.…

2022-07-07 · Dail · 16 speakers · 17,431 words
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed)

On the proposed Committee Stage amendments to the Bill, he stated in the House yesterday: I ... wish to inform the House of my intention to introduce Government amendments as the Bill makes its way through the …

2022-07-07 · Dail · 19 speakers · 17,363 words
Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage

Employers will also be required to include in detail how cash tips are dealt with in their tips and gratuities policy. In contrast, payment of tips and gratuities by electronic means is under the control of the…

2022-07-07 · Dail · 4 issues · 7 speakers · 7,437 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Religious Persecution — Mattie McGrath IND
  • General Practitioner Services — Niamh Smyth FF
  • Public Transport — Louise O'Reilly SF
  • Sports Facilities — Darren O'Rourke SF
2022-07-07 · Dail · 8 speakers · 9,457 words
Irish Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members]

The Irish Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill will make provision for the regulation of gender balance on the boards and governing authorities of corporate bodies and related matters. It is top of a grow…

2022-07-06 · Dail · 1 speaker · 450 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

The matters raised by Deputies Paul Murphy; Michael Healy-Rae; Deputy Ó Laoghaire; Deputy Moynihan have been selected for discussion.…

2022-07-06 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 328 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Educati…

2022-07-06 · Dail · 4 issues · 7 speakers · 6,546 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Defence Forces — Paul Murphy PBP
  • Hospital Services — Michael Healy-Rae IND
  • Health Services — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • An Garda Síochána — Aindrias Moynihan FF
2022-07-06 · Seanad · 6 matters · 12 speakers · 10,180 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Apprenticeship Programmes — Victor Boyhan IND
  • Disability Services — Fiona O'Loughlin FF
  • Aquaculture Industry — Tim Lombard FG
  • Employment Schemes — Lisa Chambers FF
  • Social Welfare Offices — Mary Fitzpatrick FF
  • Scientific Research — Malcolm Byrne FF
2022-07-06 · Dail · 24 speakers · 19,213 words
Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]

It is important to state that the Government is committed to informing future policy on disability through research such as that on the cost of disability, which touches on many aspects of the lives of persons …

2022-07-06 · Dail · 5 speakers · 1,776 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

For weeks, we have been telling the Government that parents face huge back to school costs now and that an autumn budget would be far too late for families. The Government has left behind middle-income families…

2022-07-06 · Seanad · 17 speakers · 9,111 words 4 votes
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Senator Mullen has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That in respect of No. 2, all words after "12.45 p.m." be substituted by the following. "and the proceedings thereon shall if not previously conc…

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