Dáil debates

Wednesday, 24 September 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 Pádraig O'Sullivan -...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Cancer Services (4 speeches)
    The radiotherapy bus, known as the "cancer bus", provides a daily service for patients travelling from Sligo to Galway University Hospital for radiotherapy treatment. The current bus is not fit...
  • Work Permits (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this morning to take the question. I want to discuss the delays businesses and employees are experiencing when applying for work permits,...
  • Water Pollution (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State will be well aware that on 11 August this year members of the Mallow angling group reported dead fish in the River Blackwater which, in turn, led to an investigation by...
  • Wastewater Treatment (5 speeches)
    This matter relates to issues that the communities in Mahon and Blackrock in the south-east of Cork city are experiencing. Fundamentally, the answers people are looking for is how and when the...
• Child Poverty and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (130 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the number of children in consistent poverty nearly doubled in 2024 to 8.5 per cent, rising by over 45,000 in one year to...
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
  Before we proceed to Leaders' Questions, I would like to read a short note to welcome Julie Lyons and her family to the Gallery. I would like to take a moment of colleagues' time and ask them to...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (66 speeches)
  Under Standing Order 38 we move to Leaders' Questions. I call on Deputy McDonald.
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
  I raise the national challenge of vacancy and dereliction in our towns and villages. In my own constituency of Tipperary South we see it clearly. Towns like Clonmel, Tipperary town and...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (75 speeches)
  I want to return to the issue of the global flotilla. I spoke this morning with Senator Chris Andrews, our colleague. His boat, the Spectre, was hit by four Israeli drones. I understand that...
• Criminal Justice (Trespass on Land) Bill 2025: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and to provide for related matters. At the outset, let me express my...
• Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann take note of the Statement of Estimates of moneys required in respect of ongoing expenditure for the period beginning on 1st January, 2026, and ending on...
• Auto-Enrolment: Statements (38 speeches)
  I call the Minister, Deputy Dara Calleary, to make his statement under Standing Order 56.
• Use of Vapes and Nicotine Products by Young People and Adolescents: Statements (31 speeches)
  I call the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, to make a statement under Standing Order 56.
• Estimates for Public Services 2025 (5 speeches)
  I move the following Further Revised Estimate: Vote 24 - Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (Third Further Revised Estimate). That a sum not exceeding €2,724,546,000 be granted to...