Dáil debates
Thursday, 9 October 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.23 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will support the introduction of protection orders for victims of sexual violence; and if he will make a statement on the...
- An Garda Síochána (11 speeches)
2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reforms of An Garda Síochána he will be encouraging the newly appointed Garda Commissioner to introduce. [54472/25]
- International Protection (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if, following the issues identified in the annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General regarding the management of...
- Legal Aid (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he will review the disposable income threshold of €18,000 for accessing civil legal aid, which has not been updated...
- Family Law Cases (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been progress in removing the in camera rule in the family courts, subject to protection of identity, in order that...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Cybersecurity Policy (6 speeches)
6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress on developing a new national cybersecurity strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49231/25]
- An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on changes to the Garda vetting system being considered by the Government; the proposed changes to re-vetting...
- Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are targeted measures in place to reduce the prevalence of illegal fireworks both nationally and locally, and...
- Visa Applications (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will introduce measures to reduce the number of stamp 2 visa permissions granted annually in view of the pressures on...
- Court Accommodation (13 speeches)
10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 58 of 3 July 2025, if he will commit to ensuring that funding is made available to...
- Prison Service (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans his Department has to increase prison capacity in line with the country’s rising population; and if he will...
- An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for the progress that has been made on the national roll-out of the See Something, Say Something initiative; and if he will make...
- International Protection (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action he will take in relation profiteering in the international protection accommodation sector, including in the context...
- Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he has raised the implications of the proposed EU legislation on hate speech at an EU level; and if he will make a statement...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (112 speeches)
Before I begin, I want to mention the developments overnight which have raised the prospects of a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli genocide in Gaza. I hope for a peace that is lasting and...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
In my first speech in this Chamber I highlighted the need for major upgrades in infrastructure in the State and I used many examples in my county of infrastructural deficiencies and issues that...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (74 speeches)
The Irish fishing and seafood industry received terrible news in the past week that there will be further devastating cuts to the mackerel quota as well as cuts to blue whiting and boarfish....
- World Mental Health Day: Statements (60 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the Chamber. I note that we have mental health campaigners in the Gallery. They are all very welcome.
- Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (34 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following Financial Resolution: - (Minister for Education and Youth)
- 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 Séamus McGrath - To...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Crime Prevention (4 speeches)
I thank the Ministers for being here this evening. I raise the issue of the need for a better protocol to be put in place in relation to the offence of spiking. To explain what I am referring...
- An Garda Síochána (27 speeches)
I wish to raise a matter of very serious importance, namely the use of pepper spray by An Garda Síochána. My concerns arise from what happened last Saturday at Dublin Port. A group of...
- Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
My question for the Minister for education relates to Presentation Primary School in George's Hill. Before I get to the problems about the school, I want to say that this is a great school in...
- Grant Payments (4 speeches)
I raise an issue relating to ancillary grants for schools. This affects many schools in my area. Last week, I met the principal and treasurer of St. Mary's Boys National School in Booterstown....
- Fisheries Protection (4 speeches)
I want to bring to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, my concern about the proposal by Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI, to close the Cong salmon hatchery at Cong on Lough...
