Dáil debates

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.00
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (17 speeches)
  You will be aware there is a change. I call on the Government Chief Whip, Deputy Mary Butler, to deliver the business proposal.
• Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (3 speeches)
  We now have the nomination of member of Government. We have an 80-minute slot, with ten minutes for each leader and time can be shared. I ask that Members advise.
• Visit of Icelandic Delegation (3 speeches)
  Before we move to the next speaker, it would be remiss of us not to welcome the Icelandic speaker, Ms þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, and her delegation from the Althing. They are very...
• Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (Resumed) (50 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Taoiseach, Deputy Micheál Martin:
• Ukraine: Statements (47 speeches)
  For almost 1,400 days, Ukraine has been subjected to an armed aggression, the likes of which had not darkened our Continent in decades. The actions of the Russian Government in invading the...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending 31...
• Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (125 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — the threat posed to Irish agriculture, the environment and human rights by the proposed Mercosur Trade Agreement; — the...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (7 speeches)
    71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will defer the January 2026 toll increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63433/25]
  • Transport Policy (7 speeches)
    72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the scheme for free travel for five- to eight-year-olds; if he will report on the roll-out of the scheme; and if he...
  • Electric Vehicles (7 speeches)
    73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider undertaking a review of the current regulatory regime in place for escooters; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • National Development Plan (7 speeches)
    74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the development of his Department’s sectoral investment plan following the national development plan...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Question No. 75 taken with written answers.
  • Public Transport (7 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions his Department is undertaking to deliver contactless payments on all public transport; the estimated timeline for the...
  • Air Services (5 speeches)
    77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update with timelines for the restoration of the Derry to Dublin air link. [63485/25]
  • Public Transport (8 speeches)
    78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that public transport is fully accessible to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62394/25]
  • Bus Services (9 speeches)
    79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the upgrade of real-time tracking of Dublin Bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63502/25]
  • Bus Services (7 speeches)
    80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the promised increase on bus route 132 will finally happen, given the increased traffic volumes; and if he will make a statement on...
  • State Bodies (7 speeches)
    81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the recent salary increases of CEOs of commercial State bodies under the aegis of his Department; if he has discussed...
  • Transport Policy (7 speeches)
    82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has examined international best practice in public transport app design; if lessons from other jurisdictions are being...
  • Rail Network (7 speeches)
    83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the condition of DART and train stations across Dublin Bay North (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Road Projects (7 speeches)
    84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to progress the Mallow relief road project; the current status of this project; and if he will make a...
  • Transport Policy (10 speeches)
    85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if analysis has been completed to study the way in which or if the completion of active travel projects have had a material effect on the...
  • Rail Network (10 speeches)
    86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects identified in the strategic rail review with regard to Monaghan that he intends to progress; and the status of same. [63068/25]
• 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 Rose Conway-Walsh - To...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Taxi Regulations (6 speeches)
    There is great alarm, anger and concern among taxi drivers across the country because of the moves by Uber to introduce a fixed fare system. As outlined in the question by Deputy Pa Daly...
  • Bus Services (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for staying with us to this relatively late hour tonight. I want to raise some issues that have arisen on certain bus routes that serve my constituency. Some...
  • Aquaculture Industry (4 speeches)
    As the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, knows, I was born and reared in a coastal location, that is, the beautiful Rossbeigh beach in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, which forms part of Castlemaine...
  • Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (4 speeches)
    Baineann an cheist atá agam leis an ngá le tacaíocht bhreise a thabhairt do Ghaelscoil Lir i mBaile Átha Cliath 24. Is ceist phráinneach í seo toisc an ualaigh...
  • Urban Development (6 speeches)
    During last year's election campaign, one of the most frequently raised issues on the doors of Dublin West was the vibrancy of our suburban villages. The villages of Clonsilla, Ongar,...