Dáil debates

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Catherine Ardagh) 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 Michael Cahill - To discuss...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Dental Services (4 speeches)
    My question relates to the lack of a school dental programme in County Monaghan. I submitted a parliamentary question on this and the response I got was very disturbing, to be honest. We all...
  • Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 speeches)
    I appreciate the fact the Minister of State is here so I hope we can get some information for the local drug and alcohol task forces. These are the people who are doing the work on the front...
  • Wastewater Treatment (4 speeches)
    I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Browne, regarding the new initiative that will allow private sector involvement in developing...
  • Water Services (4 speeches)
    Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil for allowing me to table this Topical Issue today. I declare an interest in that a company I am involved in does some...
  • Driver Test (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this important Topical Issue. I raise this issue today because there is an urgent need to finally close the loophole that allows drivers to continue...
• Decriminalisation of People Who Use Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (33 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recalls: — the Labour Party Motion re Drugs Policy and Decriminalisation of the User, agreed by Dáil Éireann on 30th November, 2022;...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (61 speeches)
  Just before we take Leaders’ Questions, I take the opportunity to welcome Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett back to the House.
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (6 speeches)
  I welcome back my constituency colleague, Deputy Boyd Barrett, and wish him well in the rest of his recovery. I would like to raise the status of the long-promised primary healthcare centre for...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (72 speeches)
  Fastway workers, subcontractors and franchisees were left high and dry last week. Some of them are outside the gate today and some of them are in the Gallery with Deputies Ruth Coppinger and...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • National Development Plan (9 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reforms he plans to introduce to improve the delivery of infrastructure and capital development outlined in the revised national...
  • Public Expenditure Policy (13 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will publish updated spending reviews for each Government Department; the reason for not publishing in advance of budget 2026; and...
  • EU Programmes (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he expects the mission critical communications system to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60174/25]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Office of Public Works (8 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a departmental review into the way in which the OPW manages projects to ensure value for money for the taxpayer;...
  • National Development Plan (10 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date under national strategic outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Capital Expenditure Programme (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which he plans to address delays in delivering capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59855/25]
  • Public Procurement Contracts (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the incorrectly spelled new sign outside his Department came to be put in place; the total cost of the sign; the...
  • Flood Risk Management (6 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to improve the management of the River Shannon; his plans to tackle the issue of flooding in the Shannon Callows; and if he will...
  • Public Spending Code (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding guidelines and instructions provided to all Departments to ensure strict and transparent control of capital...
• International Protection Processing and Enforcement: Statements (71 speeches)
  Both I and the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, very much welcome the opportunity to discuss in Dáil Éireann the processing and enforcement of international protection. It is...
• Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (4 speeches)
  Bill reported without amendment and received for final consideration.
• Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Estimates for Public Services 2025 (1 speech)
  I move the following Further Revised Estimate: Vote 33 — Culture, Communications and Sport (Further Revised Estimate) That a sum not exceeding €1,164,069,000 be granted to...
• Education (Affordable School Uniforms Bill) 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Darren O'Rourke on Wednesday, 4 November 2025: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."