Dáil debates

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.00
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (37 speeches)
  Hundreds of parents are today living the nightmare of the prospect that their children were operated on unnecessarily. On foot of whistleblower allegations, an audit was carried out into...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (123 speeches)
  In accordance with Standing Order 35, I must now call on the Chief Whip-----
• Protection of Voice and Image Bill 2025: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to create specific offences for the misuse of an individual’s name, photograph, voice or likeness and to provide for...
• Presentation of Estimates: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 222 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business, the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the year...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Emergency Planning (31 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the engagements he has had with the National Emergency Co-ordination Group in the days before, during and after storm Éowyn. [6356/25]
  • National Security (52 speeches)
    14. To ask the Taoiseach how he intends to increase the co-ordination role of his Department in national security; and when the new national security committee will be established. [4525/25]
• Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (342 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann has confidence in the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy T.D. As we begin this debate, I hope members of the Opposition will allow others to be heard and will...
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
  I thank the Members. Before we proceed with the business, I wish to make a short statement. I wish to thank all who contributed to the motion today, including those who spoke against me,...
• Estimates for Public Services 2025 (36 speeches)
  I move the following Revised Estimates: Vote 24 — Justice (Revised Estimate)That a sum not exceeding €546,339,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of...
• Support for Householders, Businesses and Farmers Affected by Storm Éowyn: Motion [Private Members] (29 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — Storm Éowyn made landfall in Ireland on 23rd January, 2025, breaking all-time record wind speeds; and — the scale of...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Conflicts (11 speeches)
    123. 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. [15541/25]
  • Trade Relations (7 speeches)
    124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline all engagements he has had with the Trump Administration in regard to its announcement of pharmaceutical tariffs; and if he will...
  • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
    125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his Department’s recent engagements with the Government of Ukraine in respect of the ongoing conflict and efforts...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Question No. 127 taken with Written Answers.
  • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
    128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the type of non-lethal military aid provided to Ukraine, including the additional aid recently announced; how this aid is being used; and if...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed) (1 speech)
  I apologise, Deputy Ó Laoghaire, for keeping you longer.
  • Foreign Policy (8 speeches)
    126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline his current priorities in terms of Irish-US relations, with particular regard to Irish-US economic interests; and if he will make...
• Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (9 speeches)
    129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised with the British Government the need for full co-operation into investigations concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings...
  • Middle East (7 speeches)
    130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe in which he intends to enact legislation giving effect to the rulings of the International Court of Justice regarding the...
  • Trade Relations (10 speeches)
    131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement he has had with the EU Trade Commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Trade Relations (7 speeches)
    132. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress of the Government trade forum, which he chairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15189/25]
  • Foreign Policy (6 speeches)
    133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will be issuing updated travel advice for people intending to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Middle East (11 speeches)
    135. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland’s response to Israel breaking the ceasefire and launching new phase of aggression against innocent civilians...
  • Diplomatic Representation (9 speeches)
    138. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of embassies and consulates of Ireland operating at present; how this compared with the number at the time of the launch of the...
  • Trade Missions (14 speeches)
    140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his St. Patrick’s Day missions and, in particular, the business and trade aspect of the missions; and if he will make...
  • Passport Services (11 speeches)
    146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider including the renewal reminder on online passport applications instead of the optional sign-up service on the...