Dáil debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aidan Farrelly) 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 Mattie McGrath - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Road Projects (6 speeches)
Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an gCeann Comhairle as ucht na saincheiste seo a ghlacadh. I am delighted that the Minister of State, Deputy...
- Coast Guard Service (27 speeches)
Before I get into the substance of the issue, I add our support to the matter that was just under discussion. My colleague, Deputy David Cullinane, and I both co-signed that Topical Issue to...
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
I just want to join my Oireachtas colleagues from the south east on the significance and the importance of both the N24 and N25 and in bringing it to the next stage. It is a massive issue. It...
- Agriculture Schemes (12 speeches)
I am glad to get time to raise this very important matter, the spread of tuberculosis and the TB eradication scheme, which is clearly not working. We have more outbreaks of TB now after 46 or 47...
- Hospital Waiting Lists (10 speeches)
This Topical Issue arises from an ongoing situation in the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk. The ultrasound waiting lists have grown to around 7,000 at the moment. This fits into the...
- Strengthening Whistleblower Protections, Enforcement, and Accountability in Public Administration: Motion [Private Members] (69 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended, was enacted to give effect to the European Union's Whistleblowing Directive...
- Estimates for Public Services 2025: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (60 speeches)
Here we go again. The Government never tires of wasting taxpayers' money. A sum of €750,000 was used to construct 14 steps and a ramp at Deer Park in Mount Merrion. Access to public...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (6 speeches)
I stand here today to defend the landscape and future of Galway East. We all understand the necessity of the energy transition and we know we must move forward with renewables but what is...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (80 speeches)
The Mercosur trade agreement will be a disaster for Irish farmers, consumers and our environment. Last week, Sinn Féin tabled a Dáil motion calling on the Government to oppose the deal...
- Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities to direct that offers for connection to the electricity transmission...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (111 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Northern Ireland will next meet. [48517/25]
- Departmental Programmes (60 speeches)
14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the programme plan for his Department’s new disability unit for 2025-2027. [48526/25]
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025: Motion (39 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (21 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a...
- Transfer of Passenger Name Record Data: Motion (5 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
- EU Regulations: Motions (19 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
I move: That Section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999) be amended, in subsection (1), to provide for the specified rate of stamp duty in respect of an insured...
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Finance Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (229 speeches)
Tairgim leasú Uimh. 1: In page 8, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: “Report on universal social charge 3. The Minister shall, within 3 months of the passing of...
- Building Energy Rating (BER) Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Building Energy Rating (BER) Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Bill 2025, taken on Thursday, 20 November 2025....
- Strengthening Whistleblower Protections, Enforcement, and Accountability in Public Administration: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Richard O'Donoghue on Wednesday, 26 November 2025:
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2025: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon on Wednesday, 26 November 2025:
- EU Regulations: Motions (Resumed) (3 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Deputy Niall Collins on Wednesday, 26 November 2025:
