Dáil debates
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aindrias Moynihan) 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 John Paul O'Shea - To...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Animal Welfare (4 speeches)
Here we go again. I have raised the issue of wandering ill-treated horses many times over the years. It remains an ongoing and worsening concern in Limerick and other areas. Recently a horse...
- Medicinal Products (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for making himself available to deal with this matter. March, this month, is endometriosis awareness month. I am raising this issue to highlight a drug to which I...
- Defective Building Materials (4 speeches)
The defective concrete block issue is causing huge concern for those affected. The process is long, complicated and stressful. Those who have been approved but who have appealed that decision...
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
Bogfaidh muid ar aghaidh chuig an chéad ábhar eile in ainmneacha na dTeachtaí Ardagh agus Ó Snodaigh.
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
I was very disappointed, as were the people of north Tipperary, that in the recent capital announcement under the national development plan of 105 schools, only one in the area got funding. St....
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025, without amendment.
- An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (42 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — there are still fewer serving members of An Garda Síochána in 2026, compared to six years ago, with 14,187 available...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (65 speeches)
We welcome three people, the Rev. Karen Sethuraman, Ben Collins and Claire Mitchell, who gave a fascinating presentation today on Protestant perspectives on constitutional change. They are very...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
I want to raise an issue that is a real worry for people, not just in County Clare but across the country. I hear every day from older people and their families who are struggling to get home...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (51 speeches)
The name of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, a child catastrophically failed by Children's Health Ireland, CHI, was very sadly joined by another name last weekend. That name is Chloe Maher, from...
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Daichead ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Títhíochta), 2026: An Chéad Chéim - Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026: First Stage (5 speeches)
Tairgim: “Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.” I move: “That leave be granted to introduce a Bill...
- National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (75 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to bring this Bill forward today. I thank my officials for the work they have done in a very short space of time...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31...
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2026: Motion (40 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2026, a copy of which...
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages (16 speeches)
Deputy Quaide is not here to move amendments Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, in his name. In any event, amendments Nos. 2 and 3 and amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
- National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 speeches)
NEW SECTION
- Estimates for Public Services 2026 (1 speech)
I move the following Revised Estimates: Vote 1 — President's Establishment (Revised Estimate). That a sum not exceeding €6,198,000 be granted to defray the charge which will...
- Consideration of Estimates by Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding the Order of the Dáil of 3rd day of March, 2026 and, pursuant to Standing Order 223(1), the following Committee may complete its consideration of the...
- Energy and Fuel Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Pearse Doherty on Wednesday, 18 March 2026:
- Structural Reform of Child Welfare Governance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Ken O'Flynn on Thursday, 19 March 2026:
- Cancer Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy David Cullinane on Tuesday, 24 March 2026:
- An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Alan Kelly on Wednesday, 25 March 2026:
- Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2026: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Deputy Colm Brophy, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026:
