Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 April 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 10.23 a.m.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the transition to renewable heat; if he has considered measures to increase the use of biofuels; and if...
  • Energy Infrastructure (9 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will intervene to stop the construction of the Shannon LNG terminal; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Energy Policy (8 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on energy security; what the Government means when it refers to a "State-led" LNG facility; what...
  • Departmental Reports (13 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will release the report on liquefied natural gas commissioned by his predecessor; and if he will make a statement...
  • Data Centres (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the impact of the expansion of data centres on the State’s climate change targets; and if he...
  • Departmental Schemes (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to achieve the 500,000-home target by 2030 under the home energy upgrade programme; the reasons...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has carried out any cross-simulation or cost analysis of the fines Ireland may incur if it fails to...
  • Energy Policy (42 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has carried out, commissioned, or consulted on any research into the likely climate impact of US LNG...
  • Data Centres (12 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the role of data centres and capacity payments in pushing up the cost of energy for households and...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the Oileáin Árann decarbonisation zone in County Galway has achieved the required 7%...
  • Recycling Policy (8 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps taken in relation to EU directives on the circular economy vis-à-vis textiles; and if he will make a...
  • Climate Action Plan (3 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the climate action plan for 2025 will be published; the way in which the actions in it for this year can be...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
  Gan dabht, tá scrios déanta ag an scannal i dtaobh cúram sláinte leanaí ar leanaí agus ar theaghlaigh ar fud an Stáit. Tar éis muinín a mhilleadh i...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (5 speeches)
  In August 2024, the autism innovation strategy was launched by the Government. Today I ask the Government to action its pledge in the programme for Government to place this strategy on a...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (51 speeches)
  Last week, mothers from Donegal travelled up here to sleep outside the gates of Leinster House. They did so in desperation because their children, ten with additional and special needs, do not...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023, without amendment.
• Building Energy Rating (BER) Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992 to provide for minimum Building Energy Rating (BER) standards for...
• Uisce Éireann: Statements (54 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to reflect on the tremendous progress that has been made in water services in Ireland and the ongoing efforts of the Government and Uisce Éireann in this area. I...
• 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 Paul Lawless - To discuss the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Arts Policy (4 speeches)
    I am grateful to the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue. It concerns introduction of a youth culture card which, as the Minister of State will be aware, we have committed to in the...
  • Wastewater Treatment (4 speeches)
    Newport is a beautiful town on the west coast of Mayo, nestled in the stunning Clew Bay. However, Newport has no wastewater treatment plant and as a result, raw sewage is being pumped into Clew...