Dáil debates
Thursday, 19 March 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Brian Brennan) i gceannas ar 8.47 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who attested in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20732/26]
- Common Travel Area (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding all discussions he has held with British authorities on the implementation of the EU migration and asylum...
- Prison Service (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to reports that women prisoners are being held in degrading and overcrowded conditions in the Dóchas...
- Miscarriages of Justice (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will establish a historical investigations unit, as proposed by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Committee on...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- International Protection (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of contracts issued to hotels and-or guest houses to accommodate Ukrainian people, including the total number of beds,...
- Ukraine War (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for the number of properties in receipt of the ARP, by county, at end of February 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will...
- Domestic Violence (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the criteria used by Cuan in identifying priority locations for new refuge units; if counties with established DSGBV...
- Domestic Violence (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which his Department is supporting Cuan in advancing measures that allow victims to remain safely in the home while...
- Proposed Legislation (4 speeches)
10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the Government's position regarding potential new powers allowing An Garda Síochána to access...
- Residency Permits (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the ongoing delays in processing immigration permission renewal applications in view of the fact that at present...
- Sentencing Policy (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the assessment he has made of the impact of suspended or short custodial sentences on victims of child sexual abuse whose abuse...
- An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda members who have retired or resigned from An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years;...
- An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the recommendations of the Garda vetting review group; if the recommendations will be outlined; and if he...
- Joint Policing Committees (7 speeches)
15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify how resourcing of community safety partnerships is targeted, based on the varying needs of local areas; and if he...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Animal Diseases (11 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding his Department’s response to the outbreak of bluetongue; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Horticulture Sector (9 speeches)
78. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of warnings from EU farm organisations that the price of EU-produced fertilisers has increased by approximately 25% in the...
- Fishing Industry (12 speeches)
79. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will campaign for the reform of European beneficial ownership laws to ensure transparency and accountability on the ownership of...
- Animal Welfare (11 speeches)
80. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the drafting of a new animal welfare strategy for 2026 to 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21353/26]
- Live Exports (7 speeches)
81. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is putting a fund in place to help offset the cost of live exports of animals in view of the extra cost incurred for...
- Common Agricultural Policy (6 speeches)
82. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline Ireland's priorities for the next CAP; if this has been discussed at the Council of the EU; and if he will make a statement...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Common Agricultural Policy (15 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on CAP negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20854/26]
- Trade Agreements (12 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had in relation to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19775/26]
- Agriculture Industry (8 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date on the implementation of the national women in agriculture action plan; when a detailed progress report is...
- Food Industry (9 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details of the initiative to increase the amount of flour milling in the State and the necessary increase in the acreage of...
- Harbours and Piers (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update regarding funding for piers in Connemara; when Galway County Council will be notified regarding same; and if he will...
- State Bodies (14 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time that the Government and his Department are allowing for the review to be completed into governance at Bord Bia; and...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
Táimid i ngéarchéim costais bhreosla anois le trí seachtaine anuas agus ní a dhath déanta ag an Rialtas chun céim shoiléir a ghlacadh go fóill chun...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
In Carlow-Kilkenny, the reality facing students, parents and school staff is very different from the picture that is often presented by the Government. We are seeing steady population growth,...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (40 speeches)
Over the last 48 hours, parents of leaving certificate and junior certificate students received letters telling them that the Government was bringing back examination fees. That will be a bill...
- Media Regulation Bill 2026: Second Stage (20 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille don Dara hUair anois." This is an important Bill, and I am happy to bring it to the House on behalf of the Minister. The main aim of the Bill is to...
- Media Regulation Bill 2026: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 188(1).
- Structural Reform of Child Welfare Governance: Motion [Private Members] (13 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — child protection and welfare represent one of the most fundamental constitutional obligations of the State; — Tusla, the...
- 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 Shane Moynihan - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach as ucht an deis labhairt ar an gceist thábhachtach agus phráinneach seo a bhaineann ní hamháin le Gaelscoil Chluain...
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I want to raise the issue of children in my constituency who are currently attending the Finglas Parochial National School. These children have additional needs and should be prioritised and yet...
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this Topical debate. This is the second time I have raised a Topical matter about three primary schools, St. John Bosco Junior Boys School, St. John...
- Park-and-Ride Facilities (5 speeches)
I rise in the Chamber tonight to once again try to get to some solutions to the car park the N7-M7 has become. People are spending their lives in cars. They drive for three hours every morning...
