Debates
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.
The Appropriation Bill 2025 provides this lawful basis in line with the Estimates that have been voted on by the Dáil throughout the year. Section 3 of the Appropriation Bill provides for a proposed capital car…
The ambassador is most welcome to Seanad Éireann today. I invite the Leas-Chathaoirleach to say a few words of welcome to the ambassador, if that is okay. I welcome the ambassador and her staff and wish them a …
To reciprocate with the Cathaoirleach, I wish him, his team, the Leas-Chathaoirleach and all the team here in the Seanad a happy Christmas and hopefully a prosperous new year. I welcome the Minister and wish hi…
Here are some facts: planning permissions are up this year and last year; there have been more first-time buyers this year than last year; and there have been more home completions so far this year than last ye…
Will new consideration be given to the upgrading of the N61 road to a national primary route in view of its strategic importance for Athlone, Roscommon and Boyle and the role such an upgrade would play in suppo…
These children will spend Christmas in homelessness without a Christmas tree and without a dinner table that they can sit around with their families on Christmas Day. I join others in wishing Christmas cheer to…
This is generally referred to as facial recognition technology, FRT, but there is of course much more to biometric analysis than merely facial recognition. On top of that, there are also two other types of biom…
In cases of Irish citizens born abroad, the Bill must include a process to recognise the parentage of those children born through surrogacy or donor-assisted reproduction.…
I wish to thank Peter Finnegan and his successor Elaine Gunn and the other members of the management board for their support and wise counsel throughout the year. I would like to thank all the staff in the Oire…
Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss the employment support scheme. Deputy Barry Heneghan - To discuss urgent issues regarding a school in Fairview. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher - To discuss the omission of a school…
For the admission of children over 16 who lack capacity it is by parental consent and the parent or guardian of the child is responsible for consenting to or refusing treatment for as long as the child continue…
Some of us are opposed to fox hunting. The central issue with fox hunting is the cruelty of the chase and the killing of the fox using a pack of hounds. Fox hunting is wrong, fox hunting is cruel and fox huntin…
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Robbie Gallagher - the need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the provision of ad…
I favour the retention of the Road Safety Authority as the pre-eminent authority to deal with road safety. This road project is in two sections, consisting of a western section from Cahir to Limerick Junction-O…
mica redress |
Both words must appear in the same contribution |
"mica redress" |
That exact phrase, words together and in order |
housing OR homes |
Either word |
housing -dublin |
Housing, excluding anything mentioning Dublin |
hous* |
Starts with — housing, housed, householder |