Dáil debates
Thursday, 22 May 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 8.47 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Grant Payments (12 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reform the Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, assessment criteria for independent living given that students under 23 years are...
- Third Level Education (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the deficit some domestic universities are experiencing. [26519/25]
- Mental Health Services (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the current level of mental health supports available to third level students; and if further investment is planned; and if...
- Student Accommodation (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase the provision of student accommodation in Galway; when the new national student accommodation strategy will be published; and...
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the single-phase delivery of the new campus for Dunboyne College of Further Education and Training, Dunboyne, County Meath, to be...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Grant Payments (10 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI application refused in the 2024 academic year. [25803/25]
- Third Level Education (10 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider expanding third level course places related to therapies in the disability sector, as part of workforce planning; and if he...
- Grant Payments (6 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to further increase the SUSI grant application threshold in budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26323/25]
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the capital projects in the further education sector that will be progressed in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Research and Development (8 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he plans to modernise basic research equipment in universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26166/25]
- Further and Higher Education (8 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to report on the work of officials within his Department on the new further education and training strategy in collaboration with SOLAS following...
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
19. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work being carried out to examine how best a person-centred support model for learners with disabilities can be developed across further and...
- Construction Industry (3 speeches)
I will allow Deputy McCormack to ask his question but only one reply because we are out of time.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Housing Provision (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work he has undertaken to date to address the crisis impacting on rural communities where young families are unable to find a home...
- Child Poverty (7 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his Department’s role in addressing child poverty under the six priority areas identified by the child poverty and well-being...
- Sports Organisations (7 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he is aware of recent media reports from GAA clubs about their concern regarding the decline in population in rural Ireland; the...
- Rural Schemes (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports available for the acquisition of buildings for community use to help the regeneration of rural towns and villages; and if...
- Departmental Schemes (7 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the proposals to address the estimated 4,000 roads that remain outstanding under the local improvement scheme; and if he will make a...
- Voluntary Sector (7 speeches)
68. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he is aware of the growing difficulties faced by community and voluntary organisations across County Tipperary in maintaining...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Rural Schemes (7 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the strategies being implemented to combat rural isolation, especially among the elderly population; and if he will make a statement on...
- Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
70. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding available for community groups seeking to construct capital facilities, such as community centres, pavilions, and so on;...
- Rural Schemes (7 speeches)
72. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps being taken to address rural depopulation and encourage young people to remain in or return to rural areas; and if he will...
- Rural Schemes (7 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total amount paid out in CLÁR funding in each of the past five years, by county; the county that received the lowest amount,...
- Regeneration Projects (8 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to resource town centre first and establish a dedicated town regeneration team in every local authority focused on tackling...
- Ferry Services (7 speeches)
76. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a new ferry service will be provided for Tory Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26287/25]
- Regeneration Projects (7 speeches)
78. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if an rural regeneration and development fund, RRDF, application (details supplied) can be expedited given the declining condition of...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
On foot of yesterday's order of the Dáil, I wish to announce for the information of the House that the following Members have been appointed to serve on the Committee on Parliamentary...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (47 speeches)
I welcome Cara Darmody and her father, Mark, to the Visitors Gallery. Cara, as we all know, has just finished her 50-hour protest outside the Dáil. You are an incredible young woman and we...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
Go raibh maith agat. The Irish people have endured an incredible amount in the last five years. Every virtue has been tested in some extremely positive ways and, sadly, some negative ways....
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (60 speeches)
I think the Tánaiste has been at the Cabinet table for nearly a decade, nine years or so. In that period, the average house price has increased by €200,000 which a huge sum of money...
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate wind turbines to provide limits on the exportation of product generated from wind turbines, to protect nearby...
- Delivering a World-Class Education System: Statements (27 speeches)
I am grateful for the opportunity to set out some of my priorities as Minister for Education and Youth and to share time with my colleagues. My objective is to deliver a world-class education...
- 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 George Lawlor - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (8 speeches)
I want to raise with the Minister of State today the issue of the immigrant investor fund and the difficulties faced by a number of charities as a result of delays in funding. I thank him for...
- Tax Code (8 speeches)
As this is my first time speaking in the House, I want to start by thanking the Minister of State and the many Members of the House from all parties and none who have been so welcoming to me...
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this debate to proceed this evening. In 1996, the Department of Education amalgamated two schools in my constituency in Ballinasloe, County Galway, to...
- School Facilities (4 speeches)
CBS Secondary School in New Ross currently has an enrolment of 413 students. It is a coeducational DEIS school and remains the only secondary school in County Wexford without a sports hall....
- Housing Schemes (4 speeches)
This has been an issue for many of us across the House over the past couple of months. It has been flagged repeatedly by Government TDs as well as Opposition TDs. I would like to specifically...
- Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I hope the Minister will withdraw his amendment killing this Bill and support it as it stands. We ask those on the Government benches to...
