Dáil debates

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14:00
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (39 speeches)
  There is huge public shock and anger regarding the reported sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl on the grounds of the Citywest international protection accommodation services, IPAS, centre here...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (73 speeches, 1 comment)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Fifth Report of the Committee of Selection (without debate) - Finance Bill 2025 (Second Stage) (to conclude within 3 hours and 34 minutes;...
• Companies (Protection of Title: Accountant) Bill 2025: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate the use of the title "accountant", to establish criteria for recognition, and to provide for offences and...
• Fifth Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 33, and with effect from 22nd October, 2025, approves the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection, copies of which...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Cabinet Committees (35 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [46875/25]
  • Ukraine War (71 speeches)
    15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent telephone call with President Zelenskyy. [46841/25]
• Finance Bill 2025: Second Stage (69 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." We are here today to begin our consideration of the Finance Bill 2025, which will give the necessary legal basis to the decisions announced...
• Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (4 speeches)
  It is proposed to refer this Bill to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 108.
• Education (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú on Thursday, 16 October 2025: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Irish Unity: Motion [Private Members] (76 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the reunification of Ireland is an objective of Bunreacht na hÉireann; and — there is a growing national...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Humanitarian Access (10 speeches)
    86. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the situation in Sudan, and the Government's position on same, in particular the need to ensure access to aid in El Fasher, and...
  • Middle East (7 speeches)
    87. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his engagement with the European Union and other allies in regard to the peace deal in the Middle East; the role Ireland will play in...
  • Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
    88. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current progress of the drafting of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods)...
  • Middle East (7 speeches)
    89. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in the context of the recent ceasefire, the steps Ireland is taking to pursue accountability over the genocide in Gaza, and the continued...
  • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
    90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on his Department’s recent engagements with the Government of Ukraine in relation to the ongoing conflict, and efforts...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Question No. 91 taken with Written Answers.
  • Military Aircraft (14 speeches)
    92. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider not granting authorisation for future stopovers of US military planes and planes under the command of the US military in...
  • International Relations (11 speeches)
    93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he is taking to develop bilateral relations with Canada, especially in the context of historical and cultural links. [56953/25]
  • Ukraine War (11 speeches)
    94. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had about the possibility of utilising €1.87 billion in frozen Russian assets for reparations for the war of...
  • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
    95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recent escalation in the intensity of Russian aggression against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Foreign Policy (7 speeches)
    96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his recent meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57158/25]
  • Ukraine War (6 speeches)
    97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is supporting the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Middle East (7 speeches)
    99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet with the Irish activists who were on board the Sumud and Thousand Madleen vessels of the freedom flotilla to Gaza to discuss...
  • EU Presidency (7 speeches)
    100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations that are ongoing in relation to Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make...
  • North-South Ministerial Council (7 speeches)
    101. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role his Department is playing in supporting, strengthening and expanding the areas of co-operation under the North-South Ministerial...
• 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 Joe Neville - To discuss...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Sports Funding (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, for coming in. It is rare enough to come in here for a Topical Issue and get the line Minister, so I do appreciate it. This is a long...
  • Fishing Industry (4 speeches)
    Ar an chéad dul síos, is mian liom mo bhuíochas a chur in iúl d’Oifig an Cheann Comhairle as ucht na ceiste seo a ardú mar Shaincheist Thráthúil ag an am...
  • School Facilities (4 speeches)
    I have tabled this question as I have long been an advocate of multiuse school buildings. I want to get an update from the Minister on a response I received from the Department on how to...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    The education of children with special needs is one of the most frustrating and distressing situations for parents in County Kerry. They look on and see potential and achievable progress denied....