Dáil debates

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Micheál Carrigy) i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
• 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 Catherine Ardagh - To...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Coroners Service (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this morning to take this matter. If he does not mind, I will refer to two separate matters. The first is the story in this morning’s...
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    I acknowledge Deputy O'Reilly's loss and the issue she raised as well.
  • National Parks and Wildlife Service (4 speeches)
    I would like to discuss the need to establish the promised countryside forum for nature. As a Deputy representing a rural constituency, I have a deep understanding of the importance of striking...
  • Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
    Today, my constituency colleague, Deputy Cian O'Callaghan, and I are speaking on behalf of a school that we both visited with the Minister earlier in the year. I hope the staff and children who...
  • Revenue Commissioners (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State will be aware that, in October 2023, the MV Matthew was intercepted and seized. There was €157 million worth of cocaine on board. It was an extraordinary Garda...
• Office of the President: Motion [Private Members] (36 speeches)
  The next item on our agenda is a Private Members' motion on the Office of the President from the Independent Technical Group. Before I call on Deputy Tóibín, I refer to a ruling made...
• Visit of Finnish Delegation (1 speech)
  Before we proceed to Leaders' Questions, I would like Deputies to join me in welcoming our distinguished visitors. I ask Members to extend a warm céad míle fáilte to my...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (73 speeches)
  Cuirim céad míle fáilte roimh na cuairteoirí atá anseo inniu. Before I begin, I take this opportunity to wish the female garda taken to hospital last night a speedy...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (12 speeches)
  At this point, every Member of Dáil Éireann has received an email with information about protected disclosure, PD17/2025. That protected disclosure was made by a conscientious health...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (52 speeches)
  I also welcome the Greybridge Classic Club. I would only love to be part of its Christmas lights run. It sounds amazing. Property tax is going up for people and every household will be hit...
• Men's Health: Statements (47 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to speak on men's health, which is a priority in the programme for Government. In 2009, Ireland was the first country in the world to develop a national men's health...
• Fisheries: Statements (27 speeches)
  I will try not to use my full time because I am conscious that a number of Members want to contribute, and I will facilitate that. I thank the Deputies for seeking the opportunity for statements...
• Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025, without amendment.