Dáil debates
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 9:00
- 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 Michael Cahill - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (14 speeches)
Are the Deputies splitting their time?
- Water Supply (4 speeches)
Our water system in Kildare is failing many of us, and too regularly. I was a member of Kildare County Council between 2019 and 2024. Over those five years, a number of issues - housing, roads,...
- International Protection (4 speeches)
Ar an gcéad dul síos, gabhaim buíochas leis an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, an Teachta Ó Murchú, for allowing me to table this Topical Issue. I am disappointed that...
- Ambulance Service (4 speeches)
Before I get into the important issue, I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for taking this Topical Issue. By way of illustration for anyone watching this debate, I sought to raise...
- Mental Health Services (8 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for being present to respond to this issue. This is World Autism Awareness Day. I want to specifically discuss autistic children who require...
- Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (70 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — a housing emergency exists in the State; and — housing is a human right as enshrined in Article 25 of the United Nations...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
Later this evening, the US President is expected to announce widespread tariffs on imports into the United States. While the severity and scope of these tariffs are yet unknown, it is clear that...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
I wish to raise an issue that is of considerable importance not only to my constituency of Offaly, but to many areas nationally that have witnessed a dramatic increase in the level of demand. I...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (61 speeches)
Today, parents of children with special needs from across the country will again begin an overnight sleep-out at the gates of Leinster House. These parents cannot find suitable school places for...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Fishing Industry (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on negotiations with the British Government to reinstate access for the Irish fishing fleet to its traditional...
- Farm Costs (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Government acknowledges the significant increase in production costs for farmers in recent years, which many can no longer...
- Environmental Schemes (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will re-examine how peatlands and mineral rich soil lands are designated for good agricultural and environmental...
- Dairy Sector (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way his Department will address the increases in the cost of production of milk in order that these costs are not passed on to...
- Animal Diseases (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the plans in place in case of another foot and mouth outbreak, considering recent outbreaks in Europe. [15814/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Organic Farming (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will again be supporting a national organic food fair which took place in Merrion Square in 2024; whether smaller...
- Agriculture Industry (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, considered a policy around land use and...
- Agriculture Supports (11 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made by his Department to prioritise improvements in farmer mental health and well-being supports, in particular...
- Agriculture Industry (9 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application (details supplied) to the European Innovation Partnership under call 6; when funding announcements will...
- Environmental Schemes (13 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason mineral soils were included under GAEC 2, despite its intent to apply only to carbon rich soils, that is, peatlands and...
- Horticulture Sector (9 speeches)
16. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the development of wine production in Ireland; the supports available from his Department and agencies; and if he will...
- Animal Diseases (7 speeches)
19. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions being taken to ensure no outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland on foot of recent outbreaks in the UK and Europe; if testing...
- Tillage Sector (10 speeches)
23. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is implementing to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the tillage sector in Ireland,...
- Agriculture Schemes (7 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers still awaiting payment for ACRES for 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13629/25]
- Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (32 speeches)
The issue of community safety is something that I know is a top priority for the Members of this House. There is no doubt that supporting our young people, particularly those who need it most,...
- Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution: Value Added Tax (15 speeches)
I move: (1) THAT the rate of value-added tax chargeable on the supply of electricity provided for by section 46(1)(caa) of, and paragraph 17(2) of Schedule 3 to, the Value-Added Tax...
- Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (38 speeches)
Is the Minister of State, Deputy Higgins, taking this?
- Support for Householders, Businesses and Farmers affected by Storm Éowyn: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Louise O'Reilly on Tuesday, 1 April 2025: That Dáil Éireann:
- Housing Emergency Measures: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Seamus Healy on Wednesday, 2 April 2025:
