Dáil debates

Wednesday, 28 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 Ruth Coppinger - To discuss...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Family Reunification (4 speeches)
    This is a very important issue. It is about treating workers in a humanitarian way. We have a huge number of healthcare assistants, mainly working in private nursing homes, who the State...
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. Last week, the Dáil debated the motion in respect of the assessment of need scandal, as I would describe it, where Government is flagrantly...
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    I rise to speak about the Loreto Centre Crumlin in Dublin 12. It is a trusted and vital mental health and community support service that has been serving families, individuals and young people...
  • Road Projects (6 speeches)
    Part of the N25, in particular the stretch out past the Rhu Glenn, can be described in no other terms than a deadly accident black spot. Over the past number of years, there have been several...
  • Housing Schemes (4 speeches)
    I represent the new constituency of Wicklow-Wexford, which straddles the border between south Wicklow and north Wexford. As with the rest of the country, in all areas of my constituency there...
• Gaza: Motion (36 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: condemns the actions of the Israeli Government in Gaza, and the destruction and conditions of famine they have wrought on the Palestinian people,...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (100 speeches)
  Most Irish people do not realise that the Central Bank of Ireland is involved in the sale of Israeli war bonds and will be horrified to learn that the Central Bank provides Israel with the...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (29 speeches)
  Today, I respectfully call for a new vision for Kenmare Harbour. What we needs is a practical, modest development, including a new pier, a safe slipway, a few berths for boats, proper facilities...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (99 speeches)
  We move now to Questions on Policy or Legislation. I ask again that all Deputies be respectful or some people will be left out. There were 67 applicants and 18 were chosen. We do not have...
• Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (51 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Bill makes...
• Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 188(1).
• Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (31 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 5 and 20 are related and will be discussed together.
• Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Joanna Byrne on 22 May 2025: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Debate resumed on amendment No. 1:
• Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025: First Stage (Resumed) (4 speeches)
  Yesterday a division was called on the question: "That leave to introduce the Bill be granted." That division will now be taken.
• Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025. Yesterday, on the question, "That the Bill now...