Dáil debates

Thursday, 3 July 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 08.47
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number in each intake of gardaí, and the number who attested, in the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will...
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to the findings of a report (details supplied) that front-line services were contacted 32,144 times, being an increase of...
  • Deportation Orders (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the annual percentage of those who received a final negative decision on their international protection application who left...
  • Legislative Measures (11 speeches)
    4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the criminal justice disregard of certain convictions related to consensual sexual activity Bill; when it will...
  • Prison Service (6 speeches)
    5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions his Department is taking to provide additional prison places to meet current and future demand. [36720/25]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Naturalisation Applications (6 speeches)
    6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of naturalisation applications received in each year from 2020 to 2024, inclusive; the current average processing...
  • Crime Prevention (6 speeches)
    8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action taken by his Department to monitor the progress of young people who leave the youth diversion programme after their...
  • Crime Prevention (6 speeches)
    9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures his Department is taking to increase the staffing levels in the Criminal Assets Bureau to facilitate the increased...
  • Legal Aid (9 speeches)
    10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an outline of the findings of the report of the civil legal aid review group, which has indicated that he has received the...
  • Public Transport (6 speeches)
    11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Department of Transport regarding the proposed transport security...
  • Probation and Welfare Service (6 speeches)
    12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to a Topical Issue raised on 19 October 2023, if he will outline the current total number of allegations of child sexual...
  • Local Community Safety Partnerships (9 speeches)
    13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the roll-out of local community safety partnerships in Dublin west; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Estimates for Public Services 2025: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Defence and National Security has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
• Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Work Permits (7 speeches)
    14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on progress towards the introduction of a single permit system for visas and work permits. [36627/25]
  • Joint Policing Committees (7 speeches)
    15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress being made to operationalise community safety partnerships; to outline the...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Fishing Industry (7 speeches)
    74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the most recent discussions between the Government and the UK Government on reinstating access for Irish fishers to...
  • Tillage Sector (6 speeches)
    75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he proposes to increase the tillage area, as outlined as a key desire in the programme for Government; when a tillage incentive...
  • Animal Diseases (7 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his Department will implement the new measures to tackle TB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36040/25]
  • Fishing Industry (7 speeches)
    77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will direct the Marine Institute to undertake a formal stock assessment of sprat, with a view to introducing a total allowable...
  • Pigmeat Sector (7 speeches)
    78. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outlaw teeth-clipping, tail-docking and castration in pig farming and regulate sow stalls and farrowing crates to have an...
  • Agriculture Schemes (9 speeches)
    79. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a full explanation for the ongoing delays in issuing ACRES payments to participating farmers; the number of...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Fishing Industry (7 speeches)
    80. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that only 52 persons have availed of fish assist across the State as of 31 May 2025; and if the Minister of State with...
  • Agriculture Industry (7 speeches)
    81. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the Agri-Food Regulator will be granted additional powers of compellability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36023/25]
  • Animal Diseases (7 speeches)
    82. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his Department’s plans to deal with bovine TB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36021/25]
  • Solar Energy Guidelines (9 speeches)
    83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is engaging with the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment regarding the use of good agricultural land for solar...
  • Common Agricultural Policy (7 speeches)
    84. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of funding uptake and participation levels by scheme under Ireland's Common Agricultural Policy...
  • Farm Household Incomes (7 speeches)
    86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional supports he will put in place to support family farms in light of the recent finding that only 42% of medium-sized and...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (60 speeches)
  The Minister's Government is all over the place on student fees. We have had the Minister for higher education, Deputy Lawless, clearly state on Sunday that without a cost-of-living package in...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
  Imagine you have a 12-year-old child and found out that child was watching or was exposed to pornography on a sitting room television while visiting a friend's house. The child would likely be...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (46 speeches)
  Major research conducted jointly by Dublin City University and Ulster University published this morning highlights how the reunification of Ireland is a huge opportunity for us all. It finds...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
• Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a period of paid leave in order to enable employees to participate in health screening programmes; for that...
• Health (Availability of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision in relation to the availability of general practitioner medical and surgical services throughout the State,...
• European Union Regulations on International and Temporary Protection: Motions (33 speeches)
  Before I call on the Minister to open the debate, I remind Members that three separate motions are being debated in this slot, namely the motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for...
• 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 Robert O'Donoghue - To...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
    I refer to the issue of specific speech and language disorder, SSLD, classes and the eligibility criteria for same. The Circular 0038/2007 published by the Department of education set out the...
  • School Enrolments (4 speeches)
    I want to raise with the Minister of State a really urgent and time-sensitive issue. As he is well aware, Wicklow town and Rathnew have seen a huge population increase in recent years. We have...
  • Flood Relief Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, for being here. It is much appreciated. I thank him and his Department for their engagement. I am speaking today on behalf of the residents of...
  • Tourism Industry (6 speeches)
    It is no secret that the tourism industry is one of our most valuable indigenous sectors. Over the decades, it has reached every corner of Ireland, providing jobs and opening our communities to...
  • Road Safety (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for debate. It is an important one and sits within road safety. This was a tragic day on...
• Ministers and Secretaries (Attorney General) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputy Ciarán Ahern. I welcome the fact the Minister of State is here and I thank Deputy Ahern, who will speak...