Dáil debates
Thursday, 7 May 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Conor Sheehan) i gceannas ar 8.47 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Swimming Pools (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport given the significant deficiencies in Ireland’s swimming pool infrastructure and the pressing need for urgent...
- Broadband Infrastructure (6 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport in light of the extensive availability of fibre broadband infrastructure across the State, if Ireland is now in a position to...
- Departmental Schemes (11 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to improve accessibility for artists to apply for the 2026 basic income for the arts, BIA, scheme. [33423/26]
- Broadcasting Sector (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport following recent reports regarding the raising of the Coimisiún na Meán levy on radio by nearly 70% from 2024, the...
- Heritage Projects (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware of the law adopted by the French National Assembly in April 2026 with regard to the repatriation of heritage...
- Swimming Pools (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport the way in which he plans to ensure that the implementation of the national swimming strategy addresses regional and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Sports Events (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport if he will call for a boycott of the upcoming Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel on the grounds that Israel is...
- Sports Funding (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport the engagements he and his Department have had with local authorities and national sporting bodies to ensure local sports...
- Sports Facilities (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport if he plans to introduce a scheme to support sports clubs with the cost of purchasing land for playing pitches; and if he...
- Post Office Network (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the funding agreed by Government for the post office network in January 2026; if the funding has been made...
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport an bhfuil sé ar an eolas faoi gheo-bhlocáil a chuireann isteach ar chláracha Gaeilge ó...
- Online Safety (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport the actions being taken to protect young people online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32803/26]
- Sports Funding (18 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Culture, Culture, Communications and Sport when the next round of sports capital grants will be opened for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Legislative Measures (8 speeches)
65. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if she will outline her proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when she intends to bring forward a Bill in relation to same;...
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeline for the increase of cadet pay in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33427/26]
- Air Corps (15 speeches)
67. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to recent Dáil Éireann debates, her views on past health and safety measures in the Air Corps; the actions she intends to take...
- Military Neutrality (11 speeches)
68. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if she plans to introduce the defence (amendment) Bill to provide for the abolition of the triple lock; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Questions Nos. 69 and 70 taken with Written Answers.
- Departmental Properties (12 speeches)
71. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if her Department or the Defence Forces have plans to renovate and bring back into use more than 80 vacant homes at the Curragh Camp; and if she...
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
72. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence her views on the release of figures that show that Ireland continues to languish at the bottom of the EU table for defence expenditure; and if...
- Defence Forces (8 speeches)
73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the personnel number of the Defence Forces for 2026, 2025 and 2024; the steps she is taking to increase numbers and...
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if she will outline the importance of the National Maritime Security Strategy, particularly in relation to protecting critical infrastructure;...
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
75. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of navy vessels the Naval Service can now staff and put to sea; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33199/26]
- Defence Forces (11 speeches)
76. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence her plans to increase cadet pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33119/26]
- Defence Forces (5 speeches)
78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the conciliation and arbitration scheme for the permanent Defence Force has been without an adjudicator since June 2025; when an...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (59 speeches)
Seo scannal bothán rothar eile - €127,000 caite ar bhothán rothar in Ospidéal Chiarraí. Tagann sé seo ag an am céanna ina bhfuil Feidhmeannacht na...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
Ever since entering this House, I have always made it clear that my politics are pragmatic and solution focused, and I will not say things that cannot be backed with real figures. I understand...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (43 speeches)
Some €78 million was collected in car parking charges in hospitals over five years and a record €17.5 million was collected last year. In 2018, Simon Harris was so concerned about...
- Work Life Balance Bill 2026: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide an entitlement to employees to request certain flexible working arrangements, to make certain provision for amending...
- Health (Abolition of Three Day Wait Rule) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to abolish the mandatory three day wait rule for access...
- Europe Day: Statements (40 speeches)
Is mór an onóir dom labhairt sa Dáil inniu ar ócáid Lá na hEorpa. As Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, I am proud to speak today to mark...
- 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 Michael Cahill - To discuss...
- Europe Day: Statements (Resumed) (2 speeches)
I am grateful to the Deputies who contributed to this important annual debate. We take time in the busy Dáil schedule every year ahead of Europe Day, on 9 May, to reflect on contemporary...
- Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members] (65 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — Budget 2026 failed to provide for indexation of income tax credits and bands, providing instead untargeted Value-Added Tax (VAT)...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Education and Training Provision (5 speeches)
I am delighted that the Minister of State is here. We often meet on Thursdays when we are chatting. I am disappointed that the Minister for education is not here because it falls within her...
- Social Welfare Payments (6 speeches)
This matter relates to the telephone support allowance. It is one of those things that is an essential part of the income for a lot of people. The organisation ALONE has highlighted not just...
- European Union (4 speeches)
Baineann mo cheist le fostaíocht san Aontas Eorpach. Tá gá orainn níos mó a dhéanamh chun eolas a thabhairt do dhaoine, go háirithe anseo in Éirinn, faoi...
- Prison Service (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, for coming to the House. It is rare that we get a senior Minister taking a Topical Issue, so I appreciate him coming in. I want to address the...
- Animal Welfare (4 speeches)
I thank and acknowledge the Minister for being here today. I have often spoken in this House about animal welfare, particularly puppy farms and the regulation of dog breeding. One of the things...
