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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.

2021-05-13 · Dail · 3 questions · 4 speakers · 3,610 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Defence
  • Q1 Defence Forces — John Brady SF
  • Q2 European Defence Capabilities — Gary Gannon SD
  • Q3 European Defence Capabilities — John Brady SF
2021-05-13 · Dail · 16 questions · 11 speakers · 9,794 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Defence
  • Q5 Defence Forces — Jim O'Callaghan FF
  • Q6+ Military Honours — John Brady SF
  • Q8+ Defence Forces — Bríd Smith PBP
  • Q9 Departmental Properties — Cathal Berry IND
  • Q11 Air Corps — Cathal Berry IND
  • Q13+ Defence Forces — Éamon Ó Cuív FF
  • and 1 more
2021-05-13 · Dail · 5 questions · 7 speakers · 5,390 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Education
  • Q63 Departmental Schemes — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q64 Covid-19 Pandemic Supports — Bríd Smith PBP
  • Q65 School Curriculum — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q66 Psychological Assessments — Denis Naughten IND
  • Q67 School Staff — Richard O'Donoghue IND
2021-05-13 · Dail · 7 questions · 7 speakers · 6,496 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Education
  • Q68 Special Educational Needs — Alan Dillon FG
  • Q69 State Examinations — Denis Naughten IND
  • Q71 Pupil-Teacher Ratio — Denis Naughten IND
  • Q72 Schools Building Projects — Jackie Cahill FF
  • Q73 State Examinations — Bernard Durkan FG
  • Q75 School Transport — Denis Naughten IND
  • and 1 more
2021-05-13 · Dail · 6 speakers · 5,864 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

The Tánaiste knows well that over seven months ago, during discussion on the Finance Bill, we called on the Government to impose a stamp duty surcharge on investment funds buying up homes in the Irish market. A…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 21 speakers · 5,374 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

I remember when the vaccine programme started in January, the Deputy raised this issue and was of the view that the racecourse would be a better site for a vaccine centre than the Radisson Blu Hotel, because th…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 3 speakers · 956 words
Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage

Despite their endangered status, the basking shark is not currently listed as a protected species under Irish national marine or conservation legislation and, in fact, the basking shark has no protection at all…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 3 speakers · 850 words
Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: First Stage

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that every appeal or referral is determined within a period of 12 weeks beginning on th…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 22 speakers · 17,186 words
Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage

The definition of "Leaving Certificate 2021" comprehends the conventional examinations and the accredited grades process, and also confirms that this legislation applies only to the 2021 leaving certificate exa…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 12 speakers · 11,486 words
Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage

The 2012 Act established three statutory mechanisms for resolving unsustainable debt: the debt relief notice, which is suitable for an insolvent person with little income or assets, and debts not exceeding €35,…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 13 speakers · 13,427 words
Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage

Section 16 provides that a primary ticket seller shall not sell, or advertise for sale, a ticket or ticket package for an event in a designated venue or a designated event without providing information that the…

2021-05-13 · Dail · 4 issues · 8 speakers · 7,324 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Health Promotion — Niamh Smyth FF
  • Hospital Overcrowding — Maurice Quinlivan SF
  • Housing Policy — John Lahart FF
  • Road Safety — Brian Leddin GP
2021-05-12 · Dail · 1 speaker · 329 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

Gabriel’s Special School, Cork; (11) Deputy Brian Stanley — to discuss the provision of dental services in Laois and Offaly; (12) Deputies Mattie McGrath, Michael Collins, Danny Healy-Rae, Michael Healy-Rae, Ca…

2021-05-12 · Dail · 4 issues · 9 speakers · 7,876 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Digital Hubs — Aengus Ó Snodaigh SF
  • Hospital Waiting Lists — Richard Bruton FG
  • Special Educational Needs — Pádraig O'Sullivan FF
  • Harbours and Piers — Catherine Connolly IND
2021-05-12 · Dail · 25 speakers · 19,266 words
Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members]

I commend the Debenhams workers on their campaign, The Devil wears Debenhams. We have done more to protect the stock in Debenhams stores than we have done to protect the Debenhams workers. I have listened to th…

2021-05-12 · Dail · 6 speakers · 5,984 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

The largest social housing programme is under way, as are affordable housing initiatives. What that Bill will do is open up the public land bank to the same investment vehicles that have wrecked the private hou…

2021-05-12 · Dail · 22 speakers · 5,544 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

I point out to the Taoiseach and the Deputy that we are not here to have a conversation.…

2021-05-12 · Dail · 3 speakers · 740 words
Pensions (Amendment) (Transparency in Charges) Bill 2021: First Stage

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for greater transparency in relation to charges that may be imposed in the administration of pension schemes, for that purpose to ame…

2021-05-12 · Dail · 3 speakers · 856 words
Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021: First Stage

This brings me to the subject matter of the Bill before us, namely the pain felt by unborn children in the womb in the context of surgical abortion procedures. Medical science has known for some time that unbor…

2021-05-12 · Dail · 10 questions · 8 speakers · 7,163 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Commissions of Investigation — Alan Kelly LAB
  • Q3+ National Economic and Social Council — Mary Lou McDonald SF
  • Q9+ Departmental Offices — Mary Lou McDonald SF
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