Dáil debates

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (14 speeches)
  Before we commence business, I want to mention briefly an issue that arose last week out of exchanges between the Taoiseach and the Leader of the Opposition in order to avoid any further disorder...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (134 speeches)
  I move now to Deputy McDonald-----
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (89 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be:- Motion re Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled ‘Rotas and arrangements for Leaders’ Questions, Questions...
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
  Further to the Order of the House of Thursday, 23 January 2025, I wish to announce for the information of the House that the following Members have been appointed to the Select Committee on...
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Central Bank Act 1942 and prohibit financial service providers from discriminating against survivors of cancer...
• Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and until further notice in the 34th Dáil, the rotas and arrangements recommended in the Report of the Committee on Standing...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Regeneration Projects (21 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [1680/25]
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (37 speeches)
    10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on any recent discussions with Prime Minister Starmer. [1681/25]
  • Departmental Staff (26 speeches)
    20. To ask the Taoiseach the plans in place to increase staffing levels in the shared island unit within his Department. [1683/25]
• Mental Health: Statements (44 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to discuss the important topic of mental health today. It is fitting that mental health is one of the first themes for Dáil statements of this...
• Provision of Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (34 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — the fundamental right of every child to access the education system; — the current and projected demand for special...
• 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 Pat Buckley - To discuss the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here tonight. It is great to have the relevant Minister of State to take the matter after a long debate so I appreciate his presence. This is a matter...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    First, I wish the Minister of State the very best in his role and congratulate him. It is a hugely important brief and out of all the Members I know across the Houses, he will take it on with...
  • Housing Schemes (10 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle as ucht an cheist seo a phiocadh. Tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach do Ghaillimh agus do chórais áitiúla ar fud na...
  • Health Services Staff (6 speeches)
    Here is a quote for the Minister of State: Every child gets free health and development checks from 0 to 5 years. This is to make sure they are healthy and developing normally. Checks will...