Dáil debates

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Conor Sheehan) 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)
  • Disability Services (4 speeches)
    Carers across Ireland are the backbone of our healthcare system, saving the State an estimated €20 billion annually. Despite this massive contribution, they remain undervalued and pushed...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    We have three exceptional special schools in Kildare North, namely, St. Raphael's Special School in Celbridge, Stepping Stones Special School in Maynooth and Sapling Special School in Kill....
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    The Government seriously needs to reassess and reconfirm its commitment to imminently provide the full extension and refurbishment project promised to Lucan Community College going back to 2010....
  • Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
    We are talking about two schools here - the junior and senior schools. All the TDs in the constituency have visited the schools, and we are all of the same mind that work needs to move ahead....
  • Public Transport (4 speeches)
    Delivering an efficient and accessible public transport system is essential to the daily lives of working people across Dublin city and to meeting our climate objectives. The case for public...
• Earth Day: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss are an existential threat to humanity; notes that the...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (114 speeches)
  We extend a very warm welcome to the students of the Holy Faith school in Glasnevin who are in the Public Gallery. They are very welcome. There is real anger among workers and families...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
  We all understand in this House the enormous challenges faced by first-time buyers in securing home ownership. House prices are high, with the median price now at €390,000. With...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (75 speeches)
  This morning, we hear of another scandal involving the care of vulnerable children in this State. Forged references were provided for staff at special emergency accommodation for children,...
• Post European Council Meeting: Statements (61 speeches)
  I attended a meeting of the European Council on 19 March in Brussels. Once again, leaders dealt with a very full and important agenda against the backdrop of a very challenging and volatile...
• Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (23 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to be here today to introduce the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill to the...
• Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 103(2)(b) and 188(1).
• Vehicle Registration Data Exchange with the United Kingdom: Motion (7 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery has completed its consideration of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 and has made no amendments thereto.
• Health Information Bill 2024: From the Seanad (7 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• Dublin Central By-election: Issue of Writ (1 speech)
  I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue her Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present...
• Galway West By-election: Issue of Writ (1 speech)
  I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue her Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present...
• Earth Day: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Roderic O'Gorman on Wednesday, 22 April 2026: