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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.

2021-11-23 · Dail · 12 questions · 9 speakers · 6,325 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Equality Proofing — Mary Lou McDonald SF
  • Q7+ Departmental Functions — Mary Lou McDonald SF
  • Q12 Commissions of Investigation — Peadar Tóibín AON
2021-11-23 · Seanad · 2 speakers · 398 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

Christy and his wife, Paula, plan to take a long trip to Australia after Christmas. We wish Christy and his wife, Paula, and all the family a long and happy retirement. Christy is an absolute gem of a gentleman…

2021-11-23 · Seanad · 23 speakers · 9,923 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Christy is very much cherished by the people of Ireland, not just the people of Kildare. On behalf of the Fine Gael group, the Leader of the House, Senator Doherty, together with Senator Robbie Gallagher, prese…

2021-11-23 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 9,524 words 3 votes
Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages

Amendment No. 9 has already been discussed with amendment No. 8. I move amendment No. 12: In page 8, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “(2A) The LRD opinion issued by a planning authority under …

2021-11-23 · Dail · 1 speaker · 490 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

The matters raised by Deputies Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Dara Calleary, Colm Burke and Mark Ward have been selected for discussion.…

2021-11-23 · Dail · 35 speakers · 21,650 words
Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements

The Climate Action Plan 2021, launched on 4 November, provides a detailed roadmap for meeting our climate ambition under the climate Act.…

2021-11-23 · Dail · 25 speakers · 19,709 words
Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme: Motion [Private Members]

Although not part of its terms of reference, the commission recommended the following three categories for consideration: people who were resident as unaccompanied children in a mother and baby or county instit…

2021-11-23 · Dail · 5 questions · 5 speakers · 5,777 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Education
  • Q56 Covid-19 Pandemic — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q57 Educational Reform — Richard Boyd Barrett PBP
  • Q58 School Staff — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q59 Covid-19 Tests — Matt Shanahan IND
  • Q60 Defective Building Materials — Thomas Pringle IND
2021-11-23 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 11,218 words
Children in Care and Children Leaving Care: Statements

We should know how young people in care are doing when compared with their peers who are not in care or in aftercare services, for example, how young people in care are performing in education. Advocacy groups …

2021-11-23 · Dail · 9 questions · 11 speakers · 7,504 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Education
  • Q61+ State Examinations — Kieran O'Donnell FG
  • Q64 School Enrolments — Mark Ward SF
  • Q65 Special Educational Needs — Pauline Tully SF
  • Q67 School Facilities — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q68 Disadvantaged Status — Jennifer Murnane O'Connor FF
  • Q69 State Examinations — Kieran O'Donnell FG
  • and 2 more
2021-11-23 · Seanad · 10 speakers · 6,758 words
Paediatric Scoliosis Services: Statements

In 2018, Children's Health Ireland, previously the Children's Hospital Group, was provided with an additional €9 million in funding to address paediatric orthopaedic waiting lists, including the provision of sc…

2021-11-23 · Seanad · 8 speakers · 9,665 words 3 votes
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage

As provided for in this amendment, the setting of a rent under the tenancy of a dwelling in a rent pressure zone at any time after the commencement of section 3 may not occur in the period of three years from t…

2021-11-23 · Dail · 4 issues · 8 speakers · 7,169 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • School Admissions — Aodhán Ó Ríordáin LAB
  • Medical Aids and Appliances — Colm Burke FG
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports — Dara Calleary FF
  • Mental Health Services — Mark Ward SF
2021-11-18 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 362 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have also received notice from Senator Sharon Keogan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the proposed inclusion …

2021-11-18 · Dail · 5 questions · 5 speakers · 5,248 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • Q1 EU Funding — John Brady SF
  • Q2 Humanitarian Access — Brendan Howlin LAB
  • Q3 Foreign Birth Registration — John Brady SF
  • Q4 Overseas Development Aid — Gary Gannon SD
  • Q5 Foreign Conflicts — John Brady SF
2021-11-18 · Seanad · 4 matters · 9 speakers · 7,104 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • School Enrolments — Fiona O'Loughlin FF
  • National Asset Management Agency — Lynn Ruane IND
  • General Practitioner Services — Tim Lombard FG
  • Equality Issues — Sharon Keogan IND
2021-11-18 · Seanad · 2 speakers · 327 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

The Latvian-born Charles Peterson and his nephew Conrad Peterson were active participants in the struggle for independence. On 18 November, today, one of Dublin’s symbols, the Samuel Beckett Bridge will be illu…

2021-11-18 · Dail · 14 questions · 11 speakers · 7,553 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • Q6 Foreign Policy — Jim O'Callaghan FF
  • Q8 Foreign Policy — Barry Cowen FF
  • Q9 Foreign Policy — Cormac Devlin FF
  • Q10 Middle East — Barry Cowen FF
  • Q11+ Passport Services — Martin Browne SF
  • Q12+ Brexit Issues — Neale Richmond FG
2021-11-18 · Seanad · 19 speakers · 9,115 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

On the National Forensic Mental Health Service, the report points out that there are about 4,000 people in prison in Ireland and that 10,000 people a year are passing through those 4,000 places. There are many …

2021-11-18 · Seanad · 31 speakers · 19,057 words
Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach

I have no doubt that the Taoiseach has been in this Chamber many times as a Minister, but this is the first time he has been here as Taoiseach. The Taoiseach is very welcome to the House. I am very proud to see…

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