Dáil debates
Wednesday, 16 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 Erin McGreehan - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Medical Cards (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for being here. I will speak about medical cards specifically for cancer patients. I will ask the Department to do something really incredible for cancer patients,...
- Middle East (8 speeches)
I am here to speak about the latest situation with regard to the occupied territories Bill. I have the privilege of being on the foreign affairs committee. I commend all members of that...
- Trade Relations (4 speeches)
Yet again this week, we have seen statements by US President Donald Trump in relation to bruising and punishing tariffs on European economies and, by extension, Ireland. The debate around...
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I raise an issue that goes right to the heart of how we care for and support some of the most vulnerable children in our education system. It is the proposed redesignation of schools that...
- Housing Policy (6 speeches)
I will start by paying tribute to a good friend of mine who passed away suddenly this month a year ago, after I was elected a councillor. There is a memorial service for him this weekend. He...
- Dental Treatment Services: Motion [Private Members] (34 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the School dental programme for children is not providing adequate and timely treatment for primary and secondary school students;...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (126 speeches)
As the Dáil prepares to rise now for the summer, the thing on everybody's mind is runaway prices and the sky-high cost of living. Working households really struggle now to make ends meet...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (5 speeches)
According to a United Nations report, statistics show that Irish people are the fourth highest consumers of cocaine globally. Over a short few years, there has been a 171% in the number of young...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (114 speeches)
After that bit of craic and sport between friends in government-----
- Compulsory Purchase Order Bill 2025: First Stage (7 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the assessment of compensation payable on account of the compulsory acquisition of land; to provide for the...
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (52 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Health (Amendment) Bill 2025, by means of which it is intended to enhance the oversight and accountability of...
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.
- Estimates for Public Services 2025: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on...
- Pride: Statements (36 speeches)
I call the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Deputy Norma Foley, to make her statement. Under Standing Order 56, she is sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy Jerry...
- Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (11 speeches)
I remind Members that there are four separate motions being debated in this slot, namely, the motion regarding the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: From the Seanad (31 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Statute Law Revision Bill 2024, without amendment.
- Estimates for Public Services 2025: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
- Estimates for Public Services 2025 (1 speech)
I move the following Revised Estimates for Public Services 2025:
- Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2025, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
- Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation (Transfer of Functions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation (Transfer of Functions) Bill 2024, taken on Thursday, 10 July 2025. On the...
- Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Mary Lou McDonald on Tuesday, 15 July 2025:
