Dáil debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aidan Farrelly) i gceannas ar 09.00
• 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 a...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Cybersecurity Policy (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking this critical issue. As he knows, we all live in a digital world. It is one where computing in general has made our lives better and easier and we are far more...
  • Road Projects (6 speeches)
    I am glad to get the opportunity to raise this matter in the Chamber. First, I have to explain the present setup. The national primary road coming into Killarney from the Cork side is a very...
  • Medical Aids and Appliances (4 speeches)
    I wish to address the provision of incontinence products by the HSE. Although the Minister of State is not the line Minister, I wish to raise this serious issue for families across the country....
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    There are only two of us raising this matter. Deputy Gallagher sends his apologies. He got called away yesterday. As the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, knows, the surgical hub is a key...
  • Special Educational Needs (8 speeches)
    I know the Minister of State is aware of the issue in St. Mochta’s National School and the two special classes. First and foremost, we should express our concern for the parents and...
• Nursing Homes: Motion [Private Members] (35 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — investigative journalism by RTÉ has again exposed distressing and unacceptable practices and conditions in private Irish nursing...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (76 speeches)
  I apologise to the leaders for us running late. On that basis, a precedent is not being set by allowing the Labour Party to conclude its motion. However, will try to be on time for the future.
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (6 speeches)
  I express my condolences to the family of Brother Kevin Crowley and in particular his colleagues who he worked with. As a freeman of Dublin city, he was a Cork man who made a huge impact on our...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (56 speeches)
  There are 18 Deputies offering and unless Deputies co-operate with time, there will be four who will not get in.
• All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (8 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, for statements on the recommendations of the all-island strategic rail review.
• Visit of Peruvian Delegation (1 speech)
  The Peruvian ambassador and officials from the embassy are in attendance in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. They are very welcome to our proceedings. I thank them for their visit.
• All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (Resumed) (24 speeches)
  The all island strategic rail review is a positive step. We have to acknowledge that, but only if it leads to real delivery across the whole island and not just around Dublin. As Sinn...
• Middle East: Statements (36 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to set out the Government position on the situation in the Middle East. The region is experiencing a period of significant jeopardy and instability with multiple...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has completed its consideration of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 and has made amendments thereto.
• Estimates for Public Services 2025: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending...
• Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Report Stage (56 speeches)
  I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 17, after “Justice” to insert “, Home Affairs and Migration”. I welcome the fact that we are doing Report Stage of the...
• Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner’s Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (39 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 21 to 23, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
• Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025, taken on Thursday, 26 June 2025. On the question, "That the...
• Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 188(1).
• Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Mairéad Farrell on 26 June 2025: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• GPO and Moore Street Regeneration as a 1916 Cultural Quarter: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh on Tuesday, 1 July 2025:
• Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Marie Sherlock on Wednesday, 2 July 2025: