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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.

2025-10-21 · Dail · 4 speakers · 821 words
Companies (Protection of Title: Accountant) Bill 2025: First Stage

I am delighted to rise in support of Deputy Malcolm Byrne’s Bill to make the title "accountant" a protected title. Protecting the title "accountant" is not about limiting competition.…

2025-10-21 · Dail · 23 questions · 16 speakers · 7,434 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Cabinet Committees — Peter 'Chap' Cleere FF
  • Q15+ Ukraine War — Shay Brennan FF
2025-10-21 · Seanad · 20 speakers · 7,416 words
An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed)

As an infamous Waterford butcher said, the small corner shop is the heart of the Irish community, so let us support our butchers who are the fabric of Irish life and give Team Ireland the backing they deserve t…

2025-10-21 · Dail · 23 speakers · 25,502 words 1 vote
Finance Bill 2025: Second Stage

Of course, while renters will not get an increase in their tax credit next year, landlords are going to get an increase because they are going to see their tax credit increase next year. The Finance Bill is not…

2025-10-21 · Seanad · 14 speakers · 14,921 words
Higher Education: Statements

I increased the fund for students with disabilities by €3 million, comprising an additional €1 million in higher education and €2 million in further education.…

2025-10-21 · Seanad · 13 speakers · 11,456 words 2 votes
Cost of Childcare: Motion

Now that I have two boys who are five and three I feel like I am an expert on childcare, the cost of childcare and, particularly, the thing I learned very quickly, childcare providers. This includes parents pay…

2025-10-21 · Seanad · 7 speakers · 4,224 words
Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage

The amendment, through section 1, will increase the statutory borrowing limit, SBL, of the Housing Finance Agency, HFA, from €12 billion to €13.5 billion.…

2025-10-21 · Dail · 30 speakers · 19,505 words
Irish Unity: Motion [Private Members]

It is asking the Government to prepare now for Irish unity - to have the citizens' assemblies, a dedicated Minister for Irish unity and an Oireachtas committee to pursue these issues.…

2025-10-21 · Dail · 5 questions · 5 speakers · 6,408 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Q86 Humanitarian Access — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q87 Middle East — Duncan Smith LAB
  • Q88 Legislative Measures — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Q89 Middle East — Sinéad Gibney SD
  • Q90 Ukraine War — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
2025-10-21 · Dail · 11 questions · 11 speakers · 10,490 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
  • Q92+ Military Aircraft — Sinéad Gibney SD
  • Q93 International Relations — Erin McGreehan FF
  • Q94+ Ukraine War — Catherine Ardagh FF
  • Q95 Ukraine War — Ryan O'Meara FF
  • Q96 Foreign Policy — Colm Burke FG
  • Q97 Ukraine War — Peter 'Chap' Cleere FF
  • and 3 more
2025-10-21 · Dail · 1 speaker · 356 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss the location for an FAI centre of excellence in Cork. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher - To discuss the overfishing and setting of unilateral quotas on mackerel by Norway, Ic…

2025-10-21 · Dail · 4 issues · 7 speakers · 7,671 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Sports Funding — Pádraig O'Sullivan FF
  • Fishing Industry — Pat the Cope Gallagher FF
  • School Facilities — Paul Nicholas Gogarty IND
  • Special Educational Needs — Pa Daly SF
2025-10-16 · Dail · 6 questions · 8 speakers · 7,009 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
  • Q1 Education and Training Provision — Donna McGettigan SF
  • Q2 Technological Universities — Eoghan Kenny LAB
  • Q3 Student Accommodation — Donna McGettigan SF
  • Q4 Third Level Costs — Ruth Coppinger PBP
  • Q5 Apprenticeship Programmes — Michael Collins II
  • Q6 Oideachas Tríú Leibhéal — John Connolly FF
2025-10-16 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 457 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Nessa Cosgrove - the need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage …

2025-10-16 · Seanad · 4 matters · 7 speakers · 6,280 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Defective Building Materials — Nessa Cosgrove LAB
  • Renewable Energy Generation — Mike Kennelly FG
  • Schools Building Projects — Joe Conway IND
  • Tax Code — Tom Clonan IND
2025-10-16 · Dail · 8 questions · 9 speakers · 8,518 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
  • Q7+ Research and Development — Martin Daly FF
  • Q8 Education and Training Boards — Edward Timmins FG
  • Q9 Third Level Fees — Cathy Bennett SF
  • Q10 Education Schemes — Jen Cummins SD
  • Q11 Student Accommodation — Cathy Bennett SF
  • Q12 Apprenticeship Programmes — Peter Roche FG
  • and 1 more
2025-10-16 · Seanad · 24 speakers · 16,477 words
Statement by the Taoiseach

In his contribution on the 100th anniversary of the Seanad, the Taoiseach said, "The Seanad’s discussions about the future of our island are also very welcome." The Seanad Public Consultation Committee subseque…

2025-10-16 · Dail · 4 questions · 6 speakers · 4,330 words Questions
Priority Questions
  • Q77 Forbairt na Gaeilge — Aengus Ó Snodaigh SF · to the Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta
  • Q79 Housing Policy — Conor D. McGuinness SF · to the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
  • Q80 Rural Schemes — Mark Wall LAB · to the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
  • Q81 Rural Schemes — Keira Keogh FG · to the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
2025-10-16 · Dail · 10 questions · 11 speakers · 10,624 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
  • Q82 Rural Schemes — Brendan Smith FF
  • Q84 Community Development Projects — Ruairí Ó Murchú SF
  • Q85 Irish Language — Peadar Tóibín AON
  • Q86 Vacant Properties — Noel McCarthy FG
  • Q87 Departmental Funding — Louis O'Hara SF
  • Q89 Departmental Schemes — Peter Roche FG
  • and 4 more
2025-10-16 · Dail · 9 speakers · 6,311 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

During the general election, on live television, the Tánaiste said, "You told me cost of living is worrying you – that’s why we’ll lower taxes and help you with your bills." Then he turned around and did what h…

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