Dáil debates

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.00
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (217 speeches)
    I extend a céad míle fáilte to Aran and Sophie Byrne who are recently married. They are here with their family - love's young dream in the Dáil. I also welcome the Moylagh...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (95 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Referral of Government Bills to Select Committees (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Statements on Housing...
  • Revised Estimates for Public Services 2025: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public...
  • Taxes Consolidation (Rights of Performers and Film Workers) (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to ensure the certificate required for Section 481 tax relief is only issued to...
  • Government Bills: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That, where appropriate, the Order that each Bill listed in column 1 of the Schedule hereto be considered in Committee of the whole Dáil is hereby discharged, and that each Bill...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • European Council (26 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the European Council on 20 and 21 March. [16780/25]
    • Disability Services (29 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Disability will next meet. [16741/25]
    • Departmental Programmes (30 speeches)
      20. To ask the Taoiseach for a report on new shared island projects. [16782/25]
  • Housing: Statements (95 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to speak on the challenges we face to secure a housing system that meets the needs of our society. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, and I will set out how we...
  • Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (97 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — there are at least 2,656 vacant council homes, excluding Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) homes, across the State, including 776 homes...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Energy Prices (7 speeches)
      99. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he is taking to address the high cost of energy; if he is planning to rule out categorically an additional...
    • Electricity Grid (13 speeches)
      100. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied with the current resilience of the ESB network in light of the damage caused by Storm Éowyn; the...
    • Energy Usage (12 speeches)
      101. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of the latest emissions figures as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency; the steps he is taking...
    • Data Centres (7 speeches)
      103. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is aware of recent concerns expressed by officials in his Department that policy choices would need to be made...
    • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
      104. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the recently published national climate change risk assessment; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
      105. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of times the biomethane implementation group has met; when the group is next to report to his Department; when...
    • Recycling Policy (7 speeches)
      106. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to increase the amount of polyethylene terephthalate, PET plastic recycled in Ireland. [30328/25]
    • Energy Infrastructure (10 speeches)
      108. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the North-South interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30279/25]
    • Energy Policy (12 speeches)
      109. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether it is critical that Ireland generates sufficient energy to meet both housing needs and the...
    • Energy Policy (7 speeches)
      111. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department's policy correctly reflects the balance between energy demand for housing versus energy demand for data...
    • Energy Policy (10 speeches)
      112. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the preparation of the business case seeking to establish future State funding, from 2026...
    • Departmental Schemes (3 speeches)
      114. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress in meeting the 2030 retrofitting and heat pump targets; the measures his Department taking to accelerate...
  • 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)
    • Medicinal Products (4 speeches)
      Veoza offers an alternative to HRT for women at menopause. It is a game-changer for so many, especially those for whom HRT is contraindicated. These are typically cancer survivors for whom...
    • Nursing Homes (4 speeches)
      This matter relates to nursing homes and the lack of enforcement of standards. Last week, we witnessed shocking scenes in the Residence nursing home in Portlaoise and the Beneavin nursing home...
    • State Examinations (4 speeches)
      I wish the best of luck to all those sitting State examinations - the junior and leaving certificate examinations - across the country. Sitting State examinations can be a challenging and...
    • Miscarriages of Justice (4 speeches)
      I do not know how much the Minister of State knows, or even remembers, about what occurred in 1976 and thereafter following the robbery by the IRA of €150,000 from a train at Sallins,...
    • An Garda Síochána (24 speeches)
      The next Topical Issue listed for debate is in the name of Deputy Kelly and it is to discuss the need for greater for greater investment to resource An Garda Síochána with the Minister...