Dáil debates
Thursday, 20 November 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 08:47
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the National Training Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 and has made no...
- Estimates for Public Services 2025: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Agriculture and Food has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for the public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2025:...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Sports Organisations (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of each engagement he or his Department has had with an organisation (details supplied) over the past six...
- Online Safety (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps An Coimisiún na Meán is taking to promote and enforce safety on social media and combat online harms,...
- National Cultural Institutions (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the projected costs of the refurbishment of the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork city are now calculated at over...
- Sports Events (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the breakdown of the projected spend of €93 million by the State in hosting seven games of the Euro 2028 soccer...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Artists' Remuneration (18 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he intends to reopen the basic income for the arts scheme to new applicants. [64552/25]
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way in which the national broadband plan will address gaps in high-speed broadband connectivity in larger towns such...
- National Cultural Institutions (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to expand and prioritise capital grants for accessibility upgrades in arts centres, galleries and theatres in...
- Arts Funding (21 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding that has been allocated to a centre (details supplied) in Portlaoise, County Laois, over the past five...
- Sports Events (7 speeches)
72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and the Dublin and neighbouring local...
- Film Industry (8 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his assessment of the current distribution of film industry infrastructure and funding across the State; if he will...
- Arts Funding (9 speeches)
18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the planned arts capital programme promised in the programme for Government. [64150/25]
- Sports Funding (7 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when details of the next community sports facilities fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Sports Organisations (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement his Department has had with organisations (details supplied) or any other stakeholders following the...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Cancer Services (7 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Health the level of new funding to be made available for the national cancer strategy; if she will implement multi-annual funding frameworks in 2026; when a review of...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
76. To ask the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to protect the incomes of front-line healthcare workers who continue to suffer from long Covid and who are in receipt of the special...
- Hospital Waiting Lists (7 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Health her plans to reduce waiting lists for diagnostic scans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64613/25]
- Addiction Treatment Services (7 speeches)
78. To ask the Minister for Health if work is being carried out in her Department to plan for a medically supervised injection centre in Cork; if any such work will be carried out in advance of...
- Health Strategies (7 speeches)
79. To ask the Minister for Health the reason, after at least 15 meetings of the hearing care plan working group, and meetings by subgroups, a report has still not been issued and has been...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Cancer Services (7 speeches)
81. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans to introduce lung cancer screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64099/25]
- Dental Services (9 speeches)
82. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand or improve dental facilities in Cork North-West, including the delivery of a new or upgraded facilities to meet growing demand in...
- Departmental Data (7 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Health the number of operations completed for complex laparoscopy for severe endometriosis to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64607/25]
- Mental Health Services (7 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Health the funding being provided for mental health crisis supports and suicide prevention in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64090/25]
- Medicinal Products (4 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the osteoporosis drug Prolia, denosumab, is not routinely available free of charge to men with confirmed debilitating osteoporosis in Ireland in the...
- Ambulance Service (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on developments with the ambulance service in the south east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64352/25]
- Health Services (8 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Health for an overview of the recently launched national endometriosis framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63981/25]
- Hospital Facilities (11 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Health to request the management of the HSE to utilise the existing hospital building at St. Vincent's, Mountmellick, when the new wing opens, which would increase the...
- Hospital Equipment (11 speeches)
89. To ask the Minister for Health if she will commission a feasibility study into the provision of CT scans in Monaghan hospital. [64412/25]
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (60 speeches)
Cuirfeadh na figiúirí ar fhoilsigh an rialálaí inné maidir le riaráistí fuinnimh imní an domhain ar dhuine ar bith. Tá rabhadh mór dearg ag...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
As the Tánaiste will be aware, the midlands and County Offaly, in particular, are the areas most impacted by the just transition. The loss of Bord na Móna created a significant ripple...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
Given the long discussions we have had in this House about SMEs, businesses and so forth, it is appropriate that we acknowledge Freda Hayes from Blarney Woollen Mills, which is celebrating 50...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (56 speeches)
I put to the Tánaiste a truly disgraceful situation that exposes the consequences of the Government's failure to properly fund our schools. Parents at Darver National School in County Louth...
- Dog Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2025: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for animal welfare considerations in the operation of dog breeding establishments, including but not limited to a...
- Haulage Costs for SMEs: Statements (25 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to address the House on road haulage costs and how the Government is supporting this critical sector. I will share my time with the Ministers of State, Deputies...
- 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 Paul Murphy - To discuss...
- Haulage Costs for SMEs: Statements (Resumed) (1 speech)
I am glad the Ceann Comhairle addressed that issue in her comments. People are quick to blame wildlife and birds. It is the old trope of what is more important. The Ceann Comhairle is...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- School Costs (5 speeches)
I am glad of the opportunity to bring up this issue. It is a very worrying one. It was brought up earlier by Deputy Doherty. It relates to the ongoing school funding crisis in Darver National...
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I want to raise the issue of the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, portal. The council has a new process in place to identify and ensure there is capacity for children who need...
- Public Transport (4 speeches)
I welcome the fact that the Luas Finglas extension railway order was granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála in October 2025. This marks a major milestone in the progress of a project long in...
- Antisocial Behaviour (4 speeches)
Darndale Park playground was vandalised in May and closed, needing repair, by Dublin City Council. Eco toilets were installed recently in St. Anne's Park and a week, later, on 26 October, they...
- Road Network (4 speeches)
I appreciate the Minister of State coming to take this Topical Issue. I am not sure if in his earlier answer he was committing to bringing the Luas to the Wicklow-Wexford constituency but if he...
- Building Energy Rating (BER) Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am proud to introduce this Bill on behalf of People Before Profit. The purpose of the Bill is to make it mandatory for private rented...
