I seek an update on the delivery of phase 1 of the western rail corridor from Claremorris to Athenry. The review lays out a strategic vision for the future of rail on the island of Ireland and envisions the ele…

Luke's where the staffing levels are already so low. Luke's and also, of course the Carlow injury unit when it will open. Luke's accident and emergency department as well as a consequence of Carlow having its o…

Senator Clonan extended his sympathies to Senator Craughwell. Senator Clonan spoke on the debate on citizenship, as did Senator Boyhan, and the extension of time. Senator Crowe also offered his sympathies to Se…

It is a 2024 report on inclusion in sport by the sport committee. The current national sports policy sets out a vision for sport in the country that emphasises a sport for all ethos and which prioritises inclus…

It is important there are clear provisions and clarifications brought to the citizenship rules in respect of how an individual can have his or her citizenship revoked. As I mentioned, not everyone wants to give…

Deputy Tom Brabazon - To discuss the new school building at Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Dublin 13. Deputies Cathy Bennett and Natasha Newsome Drennan - To discuss the failure of BreastCheck to achieve mammogram ta…

The more awareness we can bring to breast cancer screening, the better. Breast cancer is the most common non-invasive cancer in women, with over 3,500 cases diagnosed in Ireland every year. BreastCheck, Ireland…

The Mental Health Act 2001 sets out the current legal framework for the involuntary admission and treatment of people in inpatient mental health services, known as approved centres, where a person has a mental …

There is a comprehensive network of CCTV cameras in Limerick, 240 of which are monitored live. The issue is that, when I raise this issue, I get a response from the Minister of State's Department that intimates…

Beagnach 25 bliain ó shin, gealladh go mbeadh foirgneamh á sholáthar ag an Roinn chuig pobal na scoile, ach níl sé sin tar éis tarlú go fóill in ainneoin an ama sin ar fad.…

Tá Scoil Mhuire ar cheann de na 105 scoil ar an liosta a d’fhoilsigh an tAire i mí Eanáir. Ten school projects to go to tender or construction in 2026 and 2027 were included in the national development plan imp…

The fuel excise applied to kerosene home heating oil is purely carbon tax.…

Does the Minister think any of this is acceptable, and when will the children promised a start in school this September, actually be able to take up a school place? We have children who have held concessionary …

However, the draft ports policy, which ended its public consultation at the end of August, continues to include Galway Port as a port of regional significance only. Galway City Council's request is that the fin…

The Minister, Deputy Chambers, spoke about solidarity with the people of Palestine but it is appalling to see the Government refusing visas for students from Gaza who are fleeing a genocide and have already sec…

The EU migration pact is one of them. The decision to opt into the EU migration pact by this Government or the previous Government was reckless. As Deputy Tóibín mentioned, Poland was given exemptions in relati…

It tried to pawn off what was not an assessment of need as an assessment of need. If the issue in terms of assessments of need was that we have far too many children on the waiting list who do not actually need…

Section 36 of the 2022 Act provides that social homes will receive the same remediation options as those covered under the current defective concrete blocks grant scheme for private housing, and the same grant …

As the Ceann Comhairle indicated, I am seeking the approval of Dáil Éireann to opt into two proposals for Council decisions to sign and conclude an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea…

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Nessa Cosgrove - the need for the Minister of Health to make a statement on the introduction of a man…