Dáil debates
Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 8.47 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Expenditure (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to give an update on the projected overspends of Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27579/26]
- Legislative Process (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 will be enacted; the way in which it will comply with Ireland’s obligations under the...
- Strategic Infrastructure (6 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the impact of current global fuel price increases on the delivery of infrastructure; and if he will make a...
- Public Procurement Contracts (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will take action to address the issue of special purpose vehicles being used to avoid future liability in public construction...
- Proposed Legislation (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide clarity on what can be designated as critical infrastructure within the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make...
- Public Procurement Contracts (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reforms planned or under consideration to improve value for money, risk allocation and cost control in public procurement for...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- National Development Plan (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome, NSO, 5 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if...
- National Development Plan (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if...
- An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the proposed new Garda station at Northern Cross in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27621/26]
- Legislative Measures (8 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the rationale for section 7 of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/26]
- Departmental Bodies (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the new infrastructure regulatory simplification unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the statutory safeguards, oversight mechanisms and independent review processes that will be put in place to ensure that the...
- Strategic Infrastructure (10 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he is taking to overcome the key barriers to infrastructure delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/26]
- Flood Relief Schemes (11 speeches)
19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress on the Blackpool River Bride flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27643/26]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Policy (6 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in light of the recently announced suspension of the carbon tax increase, the way in which he plans to make up the...
- Electricity Grid (7 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to eliminate the risk of electricity blackouts due to risk to grid stability that is posed by data...
- Energy Prices (7 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to shield households from the energy crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran; and if...
- Energy Prices (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the CRU price-gouging investigation with regard to energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Questions Nos. 88 and 89 taken with Written Answers.
- Climate Change Policy (21 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of carbon emitted in the State in each of the past ten years. [26603/26]
- Nuclear Plants (6 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider nuclear energy as a method to meet Ireland’s future energy needs; if he will facilitate the...
- Nuclear Plants (14 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is considering building nuclear power plants in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26919/26]
- Legislative Process (7 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way in which he will ensure that the integrity and intention of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015...
- Energy Policy (9 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the significant barriers being faced by small-scale renewable energy generation groups...
- Climate Action Plan (8 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to provide an update on the planned publication date for the 2026 climate action plan; and if he will make a statement on...
- Electricity Transmission Network (6 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on current interconnection projects. [27252/26]
- Energy Policy (7 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position communicated by Ireland at EU level regarding reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels from geopolitically...
- Energy Policy (5 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if consideration is being given by his Department to permitting the use of plug-in solar panels for residential properties...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (56 speeches)
Sula dtosaím, tabharfaidh mé aitheantas do bhás an-bhrónach bean as Gaoth Dobhair i mo chontae féin, Dún na nGall, Moya Brennan. Ba bhean iontach í Moya a...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
Cosúil le Contae Chill Mhantáin, tá a lán fadhbanna á réiteach againn i gContae na Mí. Prior planning prevents poor performance. You cannot manage what you...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (63 speeches)
The Government is closing down ten beds at St. Vincent's Hospital, Fairview, for children in mental health crisis at a time when so many of our young people are crying out help and left in awful...
- Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 to the House. The Bill completed its passage through the Seanad with...
- 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 Barry Ward - To discuss...
- Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- An Garda Síochána (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister sincerely for being here. I have often stood in the Chamber and given out about the fact the senior Minister is not here so I should, as a matter of course, record my thanks...
- Antisocial Behaviour (4 speeches)
The issue I want to raise with the Minister today has some similarity to the last issue in that it relates to Garda action, particularly in respect of juvenile antisocial behaviour cases....
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit St. Mary’s in Oldtown, which is in my constituency of Dublin Fingal West. I want to begin by sincerely thanking Julie, the principal, for...
- Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
I want to raise the case of Gorey Hill school in Gorey, County Wexford. This is a school for learners with complex learning needs aged between four and 18. It was officially opened only at the...
- Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
St. Aidan's CBS Whitehall first opened in 1964 and is part of the very fabric of our community. It has provided an excellent education for generations of boys from around Whitehall, Glasnevin...
- Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Is iontach gur shroich muid an Stad seo leis an mBille seo. Bhí sé seo foilsithe ach ní raibh muid ag súil go...
