As regards LPT returns filing levels, as of yesterday evening over 810,000 LPT returns had been filed, with over 93% of these being filed online. Has the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, or the Minister of St…

Section 3 of the Act of 2006 is amended by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (2): "(3) A contingent or member of the Permanent Defence Force shall only be seconded to any regional arran…

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable the Health Information and Quality Authority to inspect certain emergency homeless residential accommodation in respect of which assis…

Section 24(12) of this Act makes reference to section 27(3F) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, which provides for the mandatory minimum sentences for second and subsequent drug offences.…

These are: No. 3, the extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020; No. 4, the extension of Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) …

• Q1+ Brexit Issues — Brendan Smith FF
• Q6+ Cabinet Committees — Christopher O'Sullivan FF
• Q12+ Cabinet Committees — John Lahart FF

During statements prior to the European Council meeting, I commended the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, on his very strong comments on the margins of the General Affairs Council, where he rightly criticised t…

As I announced on budget day, I will increase the standard rate income tax band by €1,500, and the personal tax credit, employee tax credit and earned income credit will all be increased by €50.…

I have no difficulty with any of the contents of the motion, but the amendment seeks to insert into the body of the motion the phrase "collaborate with An Garda Síochána, the NTA and public transport stakeholde…

Regarding some of the tax changes, particularly the income tax changes, in my response to the Ministers' speeches on budget day I noted that more than €500 million was allocated for income tax cuts. I support t…

Before proceeding to Leaders’ Questions, for the information of the House, I have just been presented with a report from the forum on a family-friendly and inclusive Parliament.…

I have also received notice from Senator Micheál Carrigy of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of a second palliative care bed in St. I have also rec…

Will there be discussions and negotiations with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and other healthcare trade unions so that fair pay and allowances can be put in place for student nurses and midwives?…

• Tax Reliefs — Marie Sherlock LAB
• Foreign Birth Registration — Gerard P. Craughwell IND
• Farm Costs — Garret Ahearn FG
• Hospice Services — Micheál Carrigy FG

My understanding is that an unlimited number of people can engage in indoor sports if they are fully vaccinated, while if they are not fully vaccinated it has to be done in pods, but this does not apply to chil…

Senator Conway also spoke about Doolin Coast Guard, which was also raised by Senator Craughwell. Senator O'Loughlin raised COP26 and the Israeli minister being unable to access the debate but also she spoke abo…

I thank all colleagues for their co-operation in getting through the Order of Business in a way that we can now take on the next crucial session with our MEPs. I appeal to people to stay here and for those who …

These are then amended by the European Parliament and by the Council of the European Union. I am particularly interested in the European care strategy and what MEPs expect from the European Commission regarding…

We know the answer to energy security is more renewable energy. We need to diversify our energy by pushing for more renewable energy which will enhance our energy security and also bring down bills. We have inc…