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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.

2026-04-16 · Dail · 8 speakers · 12,548 words
Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members]

That law remained on the books in this State until 1993 along with the other draconian laws from the Victorian era that criminalised men who engaged in consensual sexual activity with other men. It sets out an …

2026-04-15 · Dail · 1 speaker · 310 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

Deputy Tom Brabazon - To discuss the LDA's plans for the development of Clongriffin. Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the need for a new building for Gorey Hill special school, Gorey, County Wexford. Deputy Ru…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 5 issues · 11 speakers · 9,034 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Nursing Homes — Thomas Gould SF
  • Wastewater Treatment — John Paul O'Shea FG
  • Land Development Agency — Tom Brabazon FF
  • School Funding — Ruth Coppinger PBP
  • Land Issues — Conor D. McGuinness SF
2026-04-15 · Seanad · 4 matters · 8 speakers · 6,583 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Family Resource Centres — Seán Kyne FG
  • Vacant Properties — Malcolm Noonan GP
  • Energy Infrastructure — Mike Kennelly FG
  • Health Services — Pauline Tully SF
2026-04-15 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 5,814 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

She called for a debate with the Minister for Health, which I will certainly request. I will request a debate on public transport. Senator Clonan raised the triple lock, the talk of international forces, the ai…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 35 speakers · 21,451 words
Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members]

That is why we have brought forward this motion - to bring targeted relief to ordinary people across the country, including a targeted €400 energy credit for families earning less than €70,000 and helping peopl…

2026-04-15 · Seanad · 9 speakers · 6,294 words
Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage

We should reflect on the great success of Ireland's pioneering framework that established the Proceeds of Crime Act in 1996 and the Criminal Assets Bureau Act of the same year. These include reducing the time r…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 25 speakers · 5,897 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

The Taoiseach, please----- The Taoiseach is now trying to gouge these people for more rent. What is the Taoiseach going to do------ That is it Deputy, your time is up. -----to ensure radical action on climate a…

2026-04-15 · Seanad · 5 speakers · 4,043 words
Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage

This Bill provides a clear statutory framework for transferring Microfinance Ireland, MFI, into State ownership, placing it under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 2 speakers · 1,052 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions

The horticultural sector depends on these small producers for peat. Will he work with me and, indeed, the small peat producers to introduce a practical, fair and legally robust framework for sub-30 ha operation…

2026-04-15 · Seanad · 3 speakers · 409 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

We are due to commence No. 3 but as the Dáil is having a vote I will ask for a suspension until after the Dáil vote. They are here with the ambassador, who is welcome as well, and the chair of the Ireland-Ukrai…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 21 speakers · 5,661 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

There has been exponential growth in the past two years, and the decision by the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Moynihan, and the Minister, Deputy Naughton, to extend the deadline has resulted in application…

2026-04-15 · Seanad · 12 speakers · 9,197 words
Homelessness: Statements

I will set out the new housing plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025-2030, which is building on the progress made in recent years to increase housing delivery across the board and social housing, in…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 32 questions · 14 speakers · 7,245 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements — Richard Boyd Barrett PBP
  • Q12+ Cabinet Committees — Ruairí Ó Murchú SF
2026-04-15 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 13,379 words
Investment in Youth Work: Motion

Regarding investment in youth work, early years and right down, I know some of the organisations I worked in, such as the Home Youth Liaison Service, or if it was a targeted youth service, you were able to work…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 6 speakers · 18,940 words 4 votes
International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad

Amendment No. 16 is a technical amendment that repeals section 20 of the International Protection Act 2015 which provides for the detention of applicants in certain limited circumstances.…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 46 speakers · 34,967 words
Football: Statements

Over €50 million of this was allocated to football clubs and a total of 536 football projects. Soccer clubs are not just for playing football.…

2026-04-15 · Dail · 7 speakers · 9,244 words 1 vote
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages

In the Vermillion case Deputy Gibney spoke about, none of the provisions I am talking about that apply under CETA were there and it was not under an investor court system but under the ISDS system. That gives t…

2026-04-14 · Seanad · 4 matters · 7 speakers · 7,326 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • General Practitioner Services — Victor Boyhan IND
  • Flood Risk Management — Robbie Gallagher FF
  • National Transport Authority — Patricia Stephenson SD
  • Road Projects — Fiona O'Loughlin FF
2026-04-14 · Dail · 8 speakers · 2,410 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Thursday's business shall be: - Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 [ Seanad ] (Second Stage) ( if not previously concluded, to adjourn at the end of the first speaking round; not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minut…

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