Dáil debates
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.00
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (75 speeches)
I want to extend a welcome to the Mayo Self Advocacy Group, which is joining us in the Public Gallery. This time last year, it was revealed Government spent €335,000 of taxpayers'...
- Visit of Latvian Delegation (1 speech)
Before I move to the next speaker, I ask Members to join me in extending a warm céad míle fáilte, welcome, to my counterpart from the Latvian Parliament, Her Excellency, Speaker...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (10 speeches)
This Government constantly tells us that it values the work of carers. It has a chance to prove that in the budget next week. So far, carers have never been prioritised by this Government or...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (133 speeches)
I move: Announcement of Business for the Week: Tuesday's business shall be: -Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (without debate and any division claimed to be taken...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 5th February, 2025, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
- Sittings and Business of the Dáil: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or in the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order,...
- Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (2 speeches)
I understand Deputy Paul Murphy, in accordance with Standing Order 187, intends to move the referral to committee of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Health Services (31 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [46218/25]
- Cabinet Committees (32 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will next meet. [46874/25]
- Global Sumud Flotilla: Motion (19 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: condemns the attacks by Israel on civilians and human rights activists including Irish citizens participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, seeking...
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Second Stage (11 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, plays a...
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 188(1).
- Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (72 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the Government have failed to end the rip-off when it comes to insurance costs; — the increasing cost of motor insurance is...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Investigations (13 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on his Department's investigation into overflights of munitions to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Rail Network (9 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he intends to develop or reinstate railway services in Donegal; whether any progress has been made in the north west since the...
- Regional Development (7 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to ensure balanced regional development of transport infrastructure following the review of the national...
- Bus Services (19 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to the development of an orbital bus service for Mallow to alleviate traffic congestion in the town centre; and if he...
- National Development Plan (7 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the work his Department is undertaking following the review of the national development plan; and if he will make...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the implementation timeline for the next generation ticketing system; the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Road Network (13 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress to date regarding the N20-M20 Limerick to Cork motorway project; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Transport Policy (11 speeches)
99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a status update on the development of the Galway metropolitan area transport strategy; the timeline for the completion of the...
- Rail Network (14 speeches)
100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to reintroduce catering services on rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51698/25]
- Public Transport (16 speeches)
101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to improve regional and rural transport connectivity in the west of Ireland, with particular reference...
- Aviation Industry (17 speeches)
102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport which actions under the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems his Department will lead on; and if he will make a...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a direct route from the Dublin 15 area to Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51872/25]
- Legislative Programme (7 speeches)
107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the programme for Government commitment to create a transport security force under the National Transport Authority,...
- 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 Paula Butterly - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Health Services (4 speeches)
It is good to have the Minister of State here. We pride ourselves on having a health service based on need and not on the ability to pay. Unfortunately, a two-tier system is growing around us,...
- Hospital Services (10 speeches)
Before I call Deputy Quinlivan, the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Jen Cummins, has a big birthday tomorrow. It is a zero one. We will not ask which one, but "Happy Birthday, Deputy," in...
- Hospital Services (6 speeches)
I will say at the outset that it is a disgrace that the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, is not here. The downgrading of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital is a huge issue...
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I mean this with the greatest of respect to the Minister of State, but this is the fourth Topical Issue raised with no relevant line Minister or Minister of State here to debate it and to engage...
