Dáil debates

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (72 speeches)
    The US-Israeli assault on Iran is an act of aggression that threatens to set the entire Middle East ablaze. A sovereign state has been bombed, its leader assassinated and 185 innocent...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (114 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: -Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2026 (without...
  • Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2026: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2026, copies of which have been laid in...
  • Consideration of Estimates by Committee: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 223(1), the following Committees may complete their consideration of the Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2026, standing...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Disability Issues (39 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the first meeting of the delivery and monitoring committee for the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, which he chaired on 8...
    • Departmental Strategies (33 speeches)
      20. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on implementation of the well-being framework published by his Department. [10448/26]
  • Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (26 speeches)
    Tá athas orm, mar Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta, go bhfuil deis agam labhairt inniu i nDáil Éireann, agus muid ag cur tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026....
  • Estimates for Public Services 2026: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2026: Vote 20 -...
  • Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (6 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address the House on Second Stage of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026. This is urgent...
  • Tithíocht Gaeltachta: Tairiscint [Comhaltaí Príóbháideacha] (58 speeches)
    Tairgim: Go ndéanann Dáil Éireann: a thabhairt dá haire, le himní: — go bhfuil an chaoi nach féidir le daoine teach dá gcuid féin a fháil...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Social Media (6 speeches)
      131. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport if the proposal to introduce a social media ban for under 16s has been abandoned; and if so, the reasons. [16790/26]
    • Racism in Sport (7 speeches)
      132. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport the immediate measures he is taking to monitor, prevent, and address discriminatory online harassment and the alarming...
    • Information and Communications Technology (8 speeches)
      133. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport the details of the status of the delivery for use of the new ICT system to replace the existing sports capital programme...
    • Culture Policy (19 speeches)
      134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport the steps his Department is taking to update the codes of practice for live events, particularly live music events, to...
    • Cistiúchán Roinne (7 speeches)
      135. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport an bhfuil sé i gceist aige ciste caipitil ealaíon a bhunú ar mhúnla an chiste caipitil spóirt chun...
    • Sports Facilities (7 speeches)
      136. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport to set out all funding provided by his Department or by Sport Ireland to a centre (details supplied) over the past five...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Culture Policy (7 speeches)
      137. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider establishing and funding a dedicated Irish town of culture programme to support local creative...
    • Sports Funding (10 speeches)
      139. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport whether any specific funding is available for capital projects for women’s sports where the organisation does not...
    • Sports Funding (19 speeches)
      141. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport when the next round of the community sport facilities fund will be open; if he will consider allowing clubs use this fund...
    • Sports Funding (19 speeches)
      141. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport when the next round of the community sport facilities fund will be open; if he will consider allowing clubs use this fund...
    • Departmental Funding (8 speeches)
      140. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport when the large-scale sports infrastructure fund, LSSIF, is likely to open for applications. [16500/26]
    • Sport and Recreational Development (10 speeches)
      142. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on his efforts to support the League of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16822/26]
    • Sports Organisations (7 speeches)
      144. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on Sport Ireland’s research in the area of adult safeguarding; when this research will be concluded;...
    • Sports Events (4 speeches)
      145. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the possibility of derogation from the World Athletics 1934 political boundary rule that prohibits...
  • 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 Joanna Byrne - To discuss...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
      I want to discuss the additional accommodation scheme, especially as it relates to schools in County Mayo. So far, 16 schools at various stages of this scheme have reached out to me. They all...
    • Transport Policy (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being here. Both the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and the Minister of State will be aware that we have very significant transportation projects in the pipeline...
    • Rental Sector (8 speeches)
      Tá áthas orm go bhfuil an tAire ag tógáil na ceiste seo. Dublin City Council's new differential rent scheme, which will begin operating from 6 April next, will see...
    • Water Supply (5 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter. I finally got it accepted. It relates to the north city arterial main, NCAM, project and issues along the Howth Road and James Larkin Road and in...