Dáil debates
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.01 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (84 speeches)
Before I begin, I wish to congratulate our undisputed world champion, Katie Taylor, on an incredible victory in Madison Square Garden on Saturday morning.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (163 speeches)
I move: Tuesday's business shall be: -Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) and Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 51(3)) Regulations...
- Road Traffic and Roads (Blood Bikes Exemption) (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Roads Act 1993 and the Road Traffic Act 1994 to exempt blood bike operators from road tolls and from restrictions...
- Data Protection Act 2018 under (Section 60(6)) and (Section 51(3)) Regulations 2025: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Inquiry into the Licensing and Use of Sodium Valproate in Women of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (97 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [26918/25]
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (54 speeches)
12. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his discussions with the new Canadian Prime Minister. [28979/25]
- Cabinet Committees (43 speeches)
18. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [25317/25]
- Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion (35 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: — having regard to the conclusions and recommendations of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding...
- Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion [Private Members] (87 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — endometriosis is a serious, chronic inflammatory disease that affects the entire body, and it is characterised by severe pelvic...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- National Treasury Management Agency (10 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline the level of investment by the State in Israeli bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39745/25]
- Tax Collection (6 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the agreement reached between the G7 and the United States in relation to the OECD's global minimum corporation tax rate proportion for large...
- Mortgage Interest Rates (24 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports that there are mortgage prisoners with vulture funds that have seen no reduction in their interest rates despite...
- Military Aircraft (11 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will take action to ensure that Ireland meets its European Union VAT and customs obligations by inspecting all military aircraft landing at Shannon...
- Insurance Industry (13 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to address the increased cost of insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39747/25]
- Tax Collection (7 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review the operation of property tax. [39675/25]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Tax Collection (8 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Finance how VAT receipts to date in 2025 compare to the same period last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39246/25]
- Insurance Industry (7 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the programme for Government commitments on insurance reform under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Middle East (8 speeches)
99. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement there has been between his Department, other Government Departments, agencies and legal advisers in relation to the facilitation by the Central...
- Banking Sector (37 speeches)
100. To ask the Minister for Finance if any analysis has been carried to assess the level of dividend forgone as a result of the State selling AIB, for each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024....
- Central Bank of Ireland (48 speeches)
101. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 29 May 2025, if the 2024 figure, due mid-year, in respect of the value of all State investment in Israel bonds, is...
- Tax Credits (8 speeches)
102. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units that have made rent tax credit claims since the tax credit's inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39412/25]
- National Treasury Management Agency (11 speeches)
104. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the Irish Strategic Investment Fund is fully divested from all companies directly and indirectly involved in illegally occupied...
- Tax Code (7 speeches)
105. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the OECD tax agreement and the implications for the Irish tax code and corporation tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 without amendment.
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31...
- 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)
- Housing Schemes (4 speeches)
I would like to discuss the first home scheme price ceiling, particularly for County Tipperary. As a young Member, I will highlight yet again that housing is the number one issue affecting my...
- Food Security (6 speeches)
I am hoping the Minister of State will relay my story to the Minister for agriculture. Food security is of paramount importance. We all know if we do not eat, young or old, we will not last...
- Assisted Animal Reproduction (4 speeches)
I urge the Government to ban what I can only describe as a barbaric and invasive procedure used on greyhounds whereby they are subjected to surgical artificial insemination. This highly...
- Nursing Homes (5 speeches)
Bogfaidh muid ar aghaidh go Saincheist Tráthúil Uimh. 4. Tá an tAire Stáit, an Teachta O’Donnell, á glacadh. Fanfaidh muid bomaite amháin ar an Aire...
- Protected Disclosures (4 speeches)
I am very disappointed the Minister for Health is not here. I wish to highlight the vital importance of whistleblowers in our health system, and call for immediate Government action in light of...
