Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14:00
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (33 speeches)
  It has never been more difficult to be a renter. Rents are through the roof, and last year almost 20,000 eviction notices were issued to tenants. The single biggest cause of homelessness, as I...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (101 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (without debate) - Statements on Programme for Government (resumed) (to adjourn after 2...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 5th February, 2025, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
• Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (49 speeches)
  I am honoured to have been appointed Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for small businesses and retail and as Minister of State...
• Response to Storm Éowyn: Motion [Private Members] (51 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: - commends the voluntary and community efforts of everyone who stepped up to assist individuals, families, communities, businesses, sporting groups and...
• Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Marie Sherlock - To discuss...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Legislative Programme (27 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the progress of the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018. [4844/25]
  • Passport Services (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how the Government intends to ensure adequate capacity within the passport service this summer. [4847/25]
  • Departmental Bodies (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the composition of the new US-based strategic economic advisory panel; if the members will be remunerated; to outline the scope of the new...
  • Middle East (8 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the latest Israeli offensive against the occupied West Bank. [4846/25]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Official Engagements (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent conversation with the UK Foreign Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4360/25]
  • International Relations (10 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on any discussion of EU-US relations at the recent Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Passport Services (5 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport books and cards issued to Meath applicants in 2024; the estimated number expected to issue in 2025; and if he will make...
  • Middle East (11 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on any recent engagement his Department has had with the EU regarding Palestine; and if he will make a statement...
  • EU Presidency (9 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of preparations to ensure a successful EU Presidency in 2026; if the Government will publish plans for Ireland's upcoming...
  • International Relations (4 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his plans for the establishment of a new US-based body that will be specifically tasked with further strengthening...
  • Passport Services (8 speeches)
    16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the staff numbers employed by the passport service in each of the years from 2020 to 2024, inclusive; the steps being taken by his Department...
  • Middle East (16 speeches)
    15. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his plans to pass the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; and if he will make a...
  • Northern Ireland (12 speeches)
    25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his visit to Belfast last month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4238/25]
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Early Childhood Care and Education (4 speeches)
    I start by offering my support to all those providing an early years service in this country. I pay tribute to all those staff and providers who go in day in, day out to do their very best for...
  • Mortality Rates (5 speeches)
    I am raising this issue because of a report published in the last week, namely, the National Paediatric Mortality Register Annual Report 2025. It sets out the concerns about the lack of a...
  • Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
    I raise a very serious issue, one I would call a crisis, in regard to special educational needs for primary school children in Waterford city and county. Somewhere between 40 and 50 children are...
  • Industrial Disputes (11 speeches)
    The Minister is new in the job at the Department and I ask him to intervene on behalf of lecturers in the British and Irish Modern Music, BIMM, institute. Four of those lecturers are here in the...