Dáil debates

Wednesday, 15 April 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)
  • Nursing Homes (6 speeches)
    As the Minister of State and I both know, a 19-bed unit in Heather House was first announced in 2022. Four years later this special dementia unit has not been opened and all we are getting is...
  • Wastewater Treatment (5 speeches)
    I will today highlight an issue of critical importance to the people of north Cork, namely, the urgent need to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant in Kanturk. Kanturk is a proud and growing...
  • Land Development Agency (4 speeches)
    I wish to raise the Land Development Agency's phase two plans for Clongriffin. A lot of these issues will also affect the neighbouring area of Belmayne. On the phase two plan that the LDA has...
  • School Funding (4 speeches)
    I am raising the issue of DEIS plus, which is a new scheme announced to give enhanced supports to the most disadvantaged schools in the country. Obviously, I am all in favour of enhanced...
  • Land Issues (6 speeches)
    Sixteen hill farmers on the Knockmealdown Mountains in west Waterford are facing the imposition of rent increases of 900% by a British absentee landlord. This increase will put them off the...
• Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (36 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann; notes that: — energy prices in Ireland are already among the highest in Europe and prices are continuing to rise rapidly; — the cost of...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (128 speeches)
  Unusually, we are somewhat over time and there will be no red clocks during Leaders' Questions. If Members have not prepared within their time, that is their problem. I call Deputy McDonald to...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
  Despite the fact that we are in the middle of a crippling fuel crisis where energy prices remain the highest in the EU, this Government continues to enforce a ban on the commercial sale of turf -...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (87 speeches)
  I remind Members that questions and answers on Questions on Policy or Legislation are limited to one minute. If Members cannot make their points, they are asking their questions at the wrong...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (43 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to China. [1549/26]
  • Cabinet Committees (81 speeches)
    12. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14260/26]
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motions (2 speeches)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 5th February, 2025, or in the Order of the Dáil of 24th March, 2026, setting out the rota in which Questions to...
• Tenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 33, and with effect from 16th April, 2026, approves the Tenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection, copies of which were...
• International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad (92 speeches)
  Before we start the debate on the amendments on the cream list, I draw attention to four errors of a formal or typographical nature that have been identified in the Bill following its passage...
• Football: Statements (67 speeches)
  Before I invite the Minister of State to take the debate, I welcome Professor David Burn, who is president of the world Parkinson's association. We are hosting a three-day international...
• Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (47 speeches)
  We move now immediately to the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages. Members need to indicate should they wish to speak. Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy Smith is out...
• Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025, taken on Thursday, 26 March 2026. On the...
• Fuel Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Pearse Doherty on Tuesday, 14 April 2026:
• Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Gary Gannon on Wednesday, 15 April 2026: