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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.

2020-10-08 · Dail · 10 questions · 6 speakers · 6,912 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Defence
  • Q6+ Defence Forces Personnel — Peadar Tóibín AON
  • Q7 Cybersecurity Policy — Sorca Clarke SF
  • Q8 Defence Forces Reserve — Brendan Smith FF
  • Q9 Naval Service — Martin Browne SF
  • Q10+ Public Sector Pensions — John Lahart FF
  • Q11 Defence Forces Strength — Bernard Durkan FG
2020-10-08 · Seanad · 15 speakers · 12,097 words
Leaving Certificate 2020: Statements

The final, definitive number of students impacted was 6,100 involving an increase to 6,870 grades which broke down as follows: 5,408 students will receive a higher grade, by one grade band, in one subject; 621 …

2020-10-08 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 12,488 words
Ireland-China Relations: Motion

We now move to a motion on human rights violations against the Uyghur Muslim population and other minority groups in China. The persecution of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region of China has horrified the wo…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 9 speakers · 5,786 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

This should not be NPHET versus the Government or the Government versus the Opposition; this has to be Ireland versus the coronavirus. The Tánaiste said this should not be a matter of NPHET versus the Governmen…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 22 speakers · 4,864 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

On "Claire Byrne Live", in justifying the Government's decision to dismiss the public health advice and trash the rationale of the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, in calling for further restrictio…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 3 speakers · 805 words
Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: First Stage

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to place mental health on parity with physical health; to improve provision of mental health services; to increase the quality of care for those…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 7 speakers · 1,849 words
Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

The Taoiseach said, "If we want a serious debate ... we should have it on Friday morning and I will take part in [that debate]." We are not having a serious debate. We need proper debate, proper dialogue and a …

2020-10-08 · Dail · 4 speakers · 764 words
Estimates for Public Services 2020: Motion

I raised at the Business Committee earlier today the approval of the Revised Estimate by the arts and culture committee - I will not give it its new name as it is so long I cannot remember it. As of this mornin…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 4 speakers · 1,275 words 1 vote
Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion

Regarding Wednesday's proposal, our party cannot accept the schedule for leaders' statements as laid out - the Taoiseach at 30 minutes, the Tánaiste at 30 minutes and the Green Party at 20 minutes, which is a r…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 20 speakers · 20,328 words
Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage

Beidh sé mar chuspóir sa Bhille go mbeidh 20% de na daoine nua a earcófar don tseirbhís phoiblí ina gcainteoirí Gaeilge, go mbeidh gach oifig phoiblí atá lonnaithe sa Ghaeltacht ag feidhmiú trí Ghaeilge agus go…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 1 speaker · 322 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

The matters raised by Deputies Matt Carthy, Jennifer Whitmore, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and John Lahart have been selected for discussion.…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 3 speakers · 5,632 words
Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed)

Is deas an rud é, tar éis naoi mbliana de bhearna, go bhfuil Aire sinsearach Gaeltachta ann go bhfuil Gaeilge aici agus go bhfuil spéis aici sa Ghaeilge. Is maith an rud é freisin go bhfuil níos mó daoine ann l…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 2 issues · 4 speakers · 3,462 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • EU Regulations — Matt Carthy SF
  • School Facilities — John Lahart FF
2020-10-08 · Dail · 13 speakers · 12,186 words
Trade Union Representation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members]

The current law states that workers have a legal right to be a member of a trade union and be represented by their union, but an employer does not have to recognise the union because there is no legal obligatio…

2020-10-08 · Dail · 13 speakers · 14,235 words
Covid-19: Statements

The meeting of NPHET was convened by the CMO on Sunday, out of the normal cycle of NPHET meetings on Thursdays, something which the acting CMO had done from time to time when the CMO was away. Nobody tries to i…

2020-10-07 · Dail · 22 speakers · 19,688 words
Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Motion [Private Members]

Who are the 200,000 people on the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment? This week, over 205,000 people received the PUP. People who had a prior income that was over €300 per week now receive a payment of €300…

2020-10-07 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 772 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have also received notice from Senator Erin McGreehan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to consider locating Covid-19 test centres in County Louth. I have also received notice from…

2020-10-07 · Dail · 7 speakers · 6,309 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

I accept that many families and many people with special needs and disabilities have had an extremely stressful and tough time during this pandemic with the withdrawal of services and the curtailment of service…

2020-10-07 · Seanad · 6 matters · 11 speakers · 9,256 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Horticulture Sector — Victor Boyhan IND
  • Childcare Services — Paul Gavan SF
  • Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme — Mary Seery Kearney FG
  • Covid-19 Tests — Erin McGreehan FF
  • Care Services — Fiona O'Loughlin FF
  • Hospital Facilities — Martin Conway FG
2020-10-07 · Dail · 19 speakers · 4,698 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

I have sent requests to three taoisigh asking them to meet the victims and survivors of the Glenanne gang - one to Enda Kenny, two to Deputy Varadkar and three to the Taoiseach. Will the Taoiseach meet the vict…

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