Dáil debates

Tuesday, 4 March 2025

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (62 speeches)
    Tá sé iontach contúirteach agus gearr-radharcach deireadh a chur leis an nglas triarach, an triple lock. Is é seo an chéad chéim ag Fianna Fáil agus ag Fine...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (110 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be Statements on Policing and Community Safety (to adjourn after 2 hours). Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Guaranteeing Right to...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Strategies (39 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [6307/25]
    • Departmental Administrative Arrangements (42 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach for an update in relation to the establishment of the new disability unit within his Department. [6095/25]
    • Cabinet Committees (38 speeches)
      24. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education and disability will meet next. [5804/25]
  • Policing and Community Safety: Statements (44 speeches)
    This is the first opportunity I have had to address the House since the Leas-Cheann Comhairle was elected. I want to do publicly what I have done privately and congratulate him on his election....
  • Oideachas trí Mheán na Gaeilge: Tairiscint [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] (42 speeches)
    Tairgim: Déanann Dáil Éireann: ceiliúradh ar ár dteanga náisiúnta agus ár bpríomhtheanga oifigiúil atá lárnach i saol...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Road Network (9 speeches)
      92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on regional and local roads investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9452/25]
    • Road Projects (7 speeches)
      93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he will ensure that the pipeline of road transport projects he plans to fund in 2025 are individually and cumulatively assessed...
    • Electric Vehicles (9 speeches)
      94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to make electric vehicles more accessible to rural motorists. [9453/25]
    • Public Transport (8 speeches)
      95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on service level requirements for private operators on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Questions Nos. 96 and 97 taken with Written Answers.
    • Rail Network (8 speeches)
      98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details of plans to upgrade the Dublin to Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9272/25]
    • Bus Services (10 speeches)
      99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the BusConnects Galway bus network redesign; and the timeline for the implementation of the project. [9474/25]
    • Public Transport (7 speeches)
      100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the poor performance of many bus services provided by a company (details supplied) recently; the way he and the NTA...
    • Rail Network (7 speeches)
      101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the roll-out of light rail for Galway, following the publication of the feasibility study on 30 October 2024; and if...
    • Public Transport (7 speeches)
      102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding any initiative his Department is progressing to improve passenger safety on public transport; and if he will make...
    • Road Projects (9 speeches)
      103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position on funding for transport infrastructure upgrades in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8754/25]
    • Road Projects (7 speeches)
      104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding available for the national roads in 2025; if there will be funding for a project (details supplied) to take it through the...
    • Road Projects (7 speeches)
      105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Tipperary town bypass; if the bypass can be fast-tracked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/25]
    • Rail Network (5 speeches)
      107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made towards reopening the western rail corridor; if a decision on reopening the rail line will be made in the near...
  • 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 Erin McGreehan - To discuss...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Rental Sector (6 speeches)
      I am glad to have the chance to raise these important issues. I wish to discuss and deal with the issues preventing homeowners from renting out vacant houses and the tax that people have to pay....
    • Control of Dogs (4 speeches)
      I want to address an important issue which affects communities across the countryside, namely, the need for robust dog control legislation. It is required for many reasons, including protecting...
    • Family Resource Centres (4 speeches)
      Prior to last year's election, I attended a briefing at Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre where I was humbled to hear about the invaluable work it does on a shoestring budget for people in...
    • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
      I refer to a number of pressing issues relating to capital investment in schools in my constituency both in the provision of new buildings and upgrading of existing buildings. I commend the...