Last night the British Government announced that it will not hold a public inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane. Given the incontrovertible evidence that the British state and its agents were directly invol…

I echo the calls of other Members on the issue of the Pat Finucane inquiry. Before I call on the Leader, I also pay tribute to Geraldine Finucane for her courage, resilience and relentless pursuit of justice fo…

Standing Order 77(2) states that "Where such ... [a] motion is put on the Order Paper for any day, the Dáil may either reject the said motion, or on a motion made to adjourn the debate may by motion appoint a S…

I have also received notice from Senator Aidan Davitt of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the implications of the national planni…

• Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries — Mary Fitzpatrick FF
• National Planning Framework — Aidan Davitt FF
• Deportation Orders — Alice-Mary Higgins IND
• Sexually Transmitted Infections — Jerry Buttimer FG
• Nursing Education — Regina Doherty FG
• Health Services Provision — Fintan Warfield SF

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide, in connection with the proceeds of crime, that certain conduct occurring outside the State is criminal conduct notwithstanding that …

The matters raised by Deputies Francis Noel Duffy, Alan Farrell, Pádraig O'Sullivan and Sorca Clarke have been selected for discussion.…

The purpose of the Bill is, of course, to address the many issues that will arise out of Brexit and to do our best, with all our abilities, to try to negate any harm a Brexit deal or, indeed, no deal will do to…

• Q1+ Cabinet Committees — Alan Kelly LAB
• Q4 Garda Reform — Alan Kelly LAB
• Q5+ Cabinet Committees — Alan Kelly LAB

These industries received financial support from the State through the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, under section 12 of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001. I will speak on both horse racing and greyhou…

• Q25 School Equipment — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
• Q26 Schools Administration — Matt Shanahan IND
• Q27 Special Educational Needs — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
• Q28 Covid-19 Pandemic — Richard O'Donoghue IND
• Q29 Covid-19 Pandemic — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF

• Q30 Covid-19 Pandemic — Francis Noel Duffy GP
• Q31 Schools Building Projects — Brendan Smith FF
• Q32 Commencement of Legislation — Pauline Tully SF
• Q33 School Transport — Michael Moynihan FF
• Q34 Special Educational Needs Staff — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
• Q36 School Uniforms — Mick Barry PBP
• and 2 more

Then we can have an all-island approach to the pension age and pension rates. The pension system must allow for great flexibility for those who may not wish to retire, either fully or partially, at the State pe…

• Social and Affordable Housing — Francis Noel Duffy GP
• Environmental Protection Agency — Alan Farrell FG
• National Broadband Plan — Pádraig O'Sullivan FF
• Disability Support Services — Sorca Clarke SF

The Bill also replaces the mandatory requirement on city and county council executives to hold public meetings about proposed city and council development plans, with an obligation for planning authorities to c…

I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government …

• Q1 Human Rights — John Brady SF
• Q2 EU Budgets — Cian O'Callaghan SD
• Q3 Middle East — John Brady SF
• Q4 Passport Data — Marian Harkin IND

• Water and Sewerage Schemes — Martin Conway FG
• Local Authority Rates — Pat Casey FF
• School Accommodation — Micheál Carrigy FG
• Residential Institutions Redress Scheme — Paul Gavan SF

• Q5 Shannon Airport Facilities — Catherine Connolly IND
• Q6+ Brexit Negotiations — Christopher O'Sullivan FF
• Q7+ EU Issues — Barry Cowen FF
• Q10+ European Council Meetings — Cian O'Callaghan SD
• Q11+ Human Rights — Gino Kenny PBP

I agree with Senator Bacik on the issue of citizenship, with Senator Carrigy on occupational therapy assessments, and with Senators Craughwell and Blaney on the importance of recognising the role of our council…