Dáil debates

Wednesday, 13 May 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 Joe Cooney - To discuss the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Medicinal Products (12 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as a chuid ama a roinnt liom. Tá dhá nóiméad agam. I raise the urgent access to the drug givinostat for children-----
  • Water Services (4 speeches)
    Ar an gcéad dul síos, gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as cabhrú leis an Topical seo. I also thank the people who travelled here last week and who have been fighting...
  • Public Consultation Process (4 speeches)
    I raise an issue that communities all over the country can relate to, namely, proper community engagement. These are three very important words. We hear the phrase all the time. It is in...
  • Defence Forces (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this morning. The Government, including the Minister for Defence, has clearly stated its intention to increase the strength of the Defence Forces,...
  • Defence Forces (6 speeches)
    There is a lot of talk at the minute and a shared desire across all sides of this House to ensure we invest in our Defence Forces. The Defence Forces have been profoundly neglected and that...
• Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members] (54 speeches)
  I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” Eight years ago, Ireland voted overwhelmingly to repeal the eighth amendment. People voted for compassion and to end the...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (72 speeches)
  Our ambulance workers should not have to strike to be heard by the Taoiseach. They should not have to stand on a picket line to fight for fair pay, recognition and basic respect, but that is...
• Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (8 speeches)
  I have previously welcomed the substantial and much-needed increase in investment in special education. The establishment of additional special classes and autism spectrum disorder units and the...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (68 speeches)
  I remind Members that they have one minute for questions to the Taoiseach and that he has one minute for answers. If their questions are longer than 60 seconds, they are asking them in the wrong...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 and has made no amendments thereto.
• National Safety Camera Strategy: Statements (26 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, to the Chamber. Before we proceed with the statements, I welcome those in the Public Gallery who are looking down at us today. I...
• Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages (30 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 and 4 are grouped together.
• Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Instruction to Committee (11 speeches)
  I move: That Standing Order 194 is modified in accordance with Standing Order 241(2) to provide that it be an instruction to the Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, in...
• Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026: Report and Final Stages (34 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together.
• Presentation of Estimates: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 222 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business or the Resolutions of the Dáil of 17th December, 2025, 28th...
• Dublin City Flat Complex Retrofit and Regeneration: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Mary Lou McDonald on Wednesday, 6 May 2026:
• Cost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Ged Nash on Thursday, 7 May 2026:
• Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026, taken on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read...
• Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026, taken on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read...