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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.

2026-05-07 · Seanad · 6 matters · 8 speakers · 8,262 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • International Agreements — Victor Boyhan IND
  • Domestic Violence — Alison Comyn FF
  • Road Tolls — Ollie Crowe FF
  • Equality Issues — Chris Andrews SF
  • Housing Schemes — PJ Murphy FG
  • Tax Code — Maria Byrne FG
2026-05-07 · Dail · 15 questions · 11 speakers · 8,773 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport
  • Q7 Sports Events — Mark Ward SF
  • Q8 Sports Funding — Paul McAuliffe FF
  • Q10 Sports Facilities — Darren O'Rourke SF
  • Q11 Post Office Network — Naoise Ó Cearúil FF
  • Q12 Raidió Teilifís Éireann — Aengus Ó Snodaigh SF
  • Q13 Online Safety — Erin McGreehan FF
  • and 1 more
2026-05-07 · Seanad · 17 speakers · 7,933 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Before the end of last year, I warned in this House that the situation would come to a head and asked the Minister to intervene to either continue the compensation package or, as a matter of urgency, assign new…

2026-05-07 · Seanad · 12 speakers · 12,126 words
Europe Day: Statements

As Ireland takes on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we do so with the same confidence and purpose with which we brought this State into Europe over 50 years ago, determined to lead, to safe…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 4 questions · 5 speakers · 5,742 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Defence
  • Q65 Legislative Measures — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q66 Defence Forces — Duncan Smith LAB
  • Q67 Air Corps — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q68 Military Neutrality — Seamus Healy IND
2026-05-07 · Dail · 10 questions · 8 speakers · 10,332 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Defence
  • Q71 Departmental Properties — Brian Stanley IND
  • Q72 Defence Forces — Duncan Smith LAB
  • Q73+ Defence Forces — Darren O'Rourke SF
  • Q74 Naval Service — Naoise Ó Muirí FG
  • Q75 Naval Service — Brian Stanley IND
  • Q76+ Defence Forces — Seán Ó Fearghaíl FF
  • and 1 more
2026-05-07 · Dail · 10 speakers · 7,093 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Almost €100,000 was spent on a bike shed at Holles Street, and now we have another bike shed, costing €127,000, at University Hospital Kerry. The Minister stands there and defends €127,000 being spent on a desi…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 2 speakers · 1,461 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions

Dublin Bay North needs proper sports facilities and investment in Dublin Bay but we need the money to do that. What is the update on Dublin Airport's passenger cap? When it comes to investment overall in Dublin…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 19 speakers · 5,291 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Will the Minister raise this with the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Health as a matter for urgency and examine the need for legislative reform to protect access to dental care for medical card ho…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 3 speakers · 982 words
Work Life Balance Bill 2026: First Stage

It is the reality that there are people who will not approach their employer because of the fear of penalisation for even asking for flexible and remote working arrangements. The Bill looks to provide balance a…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 3 speakers · 824 words
Health (Abolition of Three Day Wait Rule) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to abolish the mandatory three day wait rule for access to a termination o…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 23 speakers · 16,686 words
Europe Day: Statements

We have shaped European Union legislation, led European Union negotiations, built European Union institutions and championed European Union values, while also fighting for our national interests at every turn. …

2026-05-07 · Dail · 2 speakers · 1,913 words
Europe Day: Statements (Resumed)

We take time in the busy Dáil schedule every year ahead of Europe Day, on 9 May, to reflect on contemporary historical and future issues facing the European Union and the wider European project.…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 24 speakers · 20,312 words
Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]

The Government has introduced both tax and spending measures, including reducing the excise duty on diesel by a total of 32 cent per litre, on petrol by 27 cent per litre and on green diesel by 7.4 cent per lit…

2026-05-07 · Dail · 5 issues · 8 speakers · 10,063 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Education and Training Provision — Jen Cummins SD
  • Social Welfare Payments — Louise O'Reilly SF
  • European Union — Barry Ward FG
  • Prison Service — Pádraig O'Sullivan FF
  • Animal Welfare — Jennifer Whitmore SD
2026-05-06 · Dail · 9 speakers · 5,664 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

In the context of these rising energy costs, the Taoiseach understands there is an energy crisis, understands we have energy costs that are 40% higher than the European average and understands how much people a…

2026-05-06 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 355 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senators Evanne Ní Chuilinn and Laura Harmon - The need for the Minister for Culture, Communications and Spor…

2026-05-06 · Dail · 3 speakers · 1,258 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions

There is a deep sense of frustration at the ongoing neglect of County Tipperary regarding Garda numbers and Garda presence. We need a Garda presence, Garda visibility and a timely Garda response when people nee…

2026-05-06 · Seanad · 6 matters · 15 speakers · 10,924 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Sports Funding — Evanne Ní Chuilinn FG
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence — Joe O'Reilly FG
  • Tobacco Control Measures — Robbie Gallagher FF
  • Agriculture Schemes — Mike Kennelly FG
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence — Alison Comyn FF
  • Special Educational Needs — Pauline Tully SF
2026-05-06 · Dail · 26 speakers · 5,352 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I move: Wednesday 's business shall be: - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine (to conclude within 60 minutes) - Statements o…

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