Dáil debates
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan) i gceannas ar 9.00 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 Catherine Ardagh - To...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- An Garda Síochána (6 speeches)
After the confusion of last week, I thank the Minister for coming in himself to deal with this issue. There are a range of issues relating to resources for An Garda Síochána that I...
- Local Authorities (4 speeches)
I wish to discuss housing maintenance, in particular the impact of mould and damp on tenants of social housing in my constituency and throughout the country. It is an area I have worked in for...
- Business Supports (4 speeches)
I am glad to get the opportunity to discuss with the Minister of State the promised appeals process for business grants where businesses were misclassified, including the power up grant. When...
- Heritage Sites (4 speeches)
Dunguaire Castle is an iconic cultural and heritage landmark in Kinvara on the Wild Atlantic Way but it remains closed off to the public. That is a huge loss for Kinvara and south Galway as a...
- Dental Services (7 speeches)
The issue I wish to raise, which I am aware was raised in the House recently, relates to the number of places for dental students in Ireland. In UCC in 2023, 61 students qualified as dentists....
- Public Transport Experience: Motion [Private Members] (38 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges as hugely positive: — the increase in public transport usage in recent years and, in particular, the fact that over 1 million public...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (96 speeches)
I welcome all those in the Gallery.
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (14 speeches)
Like many Members of this House, I speak not only as a public representative but as a former councillor and as a parent of three young children. I regularly meet parents of children with...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (87 speeches)
Most students rent their accommodation in the private sector. Every autumn they struggle to find accommodation. Those who are lucky enough to do so pay extortionate rents. Others, who are not...
- Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
I move: “That— (a) section 13 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (No. 52 of 2012), which provides for the valuation date in respect of local property tax, section 17...
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (44 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am grateful to all Deputies and to everybody behind the scenes for facilitating the debate today on this urgent legislation in Dáil...
- Visit of New Zealand Delegation (1 speech)
I welcome to the Chamber Mr. Trevor Mallard, our New Zealand ambassador who is accompanied by Mr. Chris Hipkins, leader of the opposition Labour Party, and by Ms Toni Grace. They are all very...
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (35 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Mental Health Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (221 speeches)
SECTION 43
- Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Ruth Coppinger on Thursday, 12 June 2025: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Eoin Ó Broin on Tuesday, 17 June 2025:
