Dáil debates
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aidan Farrelly) i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- 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 Fionntán Ó...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Mental Health Services (6 speeches)
A number of weeks ago, I met representatives of Comhairle na nÓg who had travelled from Waterford to submit a petition they had carried out. They met the Minister of State the same day. I...
- Bus Services (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for the opportunity to bring forward this matter. It is of deep concern to the people of Inchicore, a number of groups in fact. One of the groups I have been...
- Public Transport (4 speeches)
I echo the supports for BusConnects. It is a very important project for Dublin in particular. It cannot come soon enough. I wish to speak about the urgent need for security personnel on...
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important subject matter this morning. In November 2021, the then Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley, gave the...
- Water Services (4 speeches)
I have been going back and forth on this with Uisce Éireann since I was a councillor. I appreciate that it checked the system for an update prior to this coming to the floor, but there is...
- Fair and Sustainable Funding for Carers, Home Support and Nursing Homes Support Schemes: Motion [Private Members] (37 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges: — the vital role played by carers and front-line healthcare workers in supporting older people, people with disabilities, and those...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
I hope Members will join with me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to a delegation from the British House of Commons Procedure Committee, led by the Chair of that committee, Ms...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (67 speeches)
Renting has never been more expensive or less secure than under the Taoiseach's Government. This week, daft.ie published its figures for the rental market for the start of this year. Rents are...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (12 speeches)
There is not a week that goes by that I am not contacted by a parent seeking access to childcare. On Monday, 1,500 new childcare places were announced nationally, funded under the national...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (89 speeches)
We now move to Questions on Policy or Legislation. We had 69 applicants, of which 18 were chosen. I ask all Deputies to co-operate on time or we will have to decline some Deputies the...
- Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the provisions relating to the constitution of joint labour committees, so as to provide for cases where organisations...
- Planning and Development (Exempted Development – External Wall Insulation) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to exempt external wall insulation from planning permission, with the exception...
- Restricted Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to empower the Minister for Finance to make regulations imposing certain restrictive measures in respect of securities issued...
- Membership of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders and until further notice in the 34th Dáil, parties, groups and non-party/group members may appoint members to the Committee on...
- Gaza: Statements (96 speeches)
It is hard to find words sufficient for the topic before us. It is hard to describe the immense suffering, physical and psychological, that civilian Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have endured...
- Biodiversity Week: Statements (30 speeches)
It is a privilege to address the House today to mark National Biodiversity Week, my first since being appointed Minister of State with responsibility for nature, heritage and biodiversity. This...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025: Motion (10 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025, a copy...
- Estimates for Public Services 2025 (20 speeches)
I move the following Revised Estimates: Vote 25 — Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Revised Estimate). That a sum not exceeding €9,709,000 be granted to defray the...
- Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024, taken on Thursday, 15 May 2025. On the question, "That the...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Colm Brophy on Wednesday, 21 May 2025:
