Dáil debates
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Freagra ar na Eascairí Corrthoghcháin do Dháilcheantair Baile Átha Cliath Láir agus Gaillimh Thiar - Return to Writs: Dublin Central and Galway West - Comhaltaí Nua a Chur in Aithne - Introduction of New Members (1 speech)
The Clerk of the Dáil made the following announcement:
- Visit of Swiss Delegation (1 speech)
Before we move on, I welcome the Swiss ambassador, H. E. Jenny Piaget. It is nice to see her again.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (120 speeches)
Cuirimid fáilte roimh an Teachta Ennis agus an Teachta Kyne sa Teach. The Minister for foreign affairs has brought draft legislation to the Cabinet which will ban trade in goods from the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (78 speeches)
I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Appointment of Ordinary Members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion...
- Appointment of Ordinary Members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that on 21st April, 2026, the Government nominated Mr. Lee Komito and Mr. Ross Frenett for appointment by the President to be Ordinary members of An...
- Twelfth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 33, and with effect from 27th May, 2026, approves the Twelfth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection, copies of which...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (78 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will meet next. [12360/26]
- Northern Ireland (31 speeches)
25. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island unit in his Department. [14895/26]
- Dublin Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (55 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Dublin Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026 for the consideration of the House. As Deputies will be...
- Dublin Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport, pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.
- Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that there have been four major reviews and reports on the cost of disability, i.e., the additional costs to which disabilities give rise for...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Cost of Living Issues (7 speeches)
136. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward an emergency budget to help people deal with the cost of living. [39713/26]
- Regeneration Projects (7 speeches)
137. To ask the Minister for Finance if any applications have been made to date to the Revenue Commissioners from property owners in Drogheda and Dundalk for access to the living cities...
- Insurance Industry (9 speeches)
138. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the motor insurance transparency code is voluntary and not subject to administrative sanctions procedure. [39714/26]
- Tax Code (24 speeches)
139. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reconsider his position and introduce a windfall tax on energy companies in order to fund support for workers and families with the rising cost of...
- Tax Code (7 speeches)
141. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering new taxation measures to strengthen Ireland's competitiveness to support the growth of the indigenous sector and encourage retail...
- Fiscal Policy (7 speeches)
143. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to ensure that the Government and the Central Bank are acting in accordance with the recommendations set out in the report on the...
- Tax Reliefs (7 speeches)
142. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering a reduction in the capital gains tax rate from 33% to 25% for active business assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Banking Sector (12 speeches)
144. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason €7.7 billion in proceeds from the sale of AIB shares is sitting, uninvested, with the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF. [39793/26]
- Middle East (7 speeches)
145. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure the Irish Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF, is fully divested from all companies that are directly and indirectly involved in illegally...
- Credit Unions (8 speeches)
146. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he is supporting the expansion of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39633/26]
- Tax Reliefs (7 speeches)
147. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reintroduce indexation for capital gains tax to eliminate this annual stealth tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39883/26]
- Budget 2027 (7 speeches)
148. To ask the Minister for Finance the income tax measures he is considering for budget 2027 to support middle-income workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39178/26]
- Banking Sector (13 speeches)
164. To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale for selling PTSB; and the safeguards that will be in place to protect jobs and the bank branch network. [39794/26]
- 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...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Passport Services (4 speeches)
This is an issue that I have raised previously relating to a gap in the provision of the passport services. We are very lucky with the Passport Office. It does amazing work. I know from the...
- EU Directives (7 speeches)
I wish to raise the Road Safety Authority's, RSA, defective implementation of the EU certificate of professional competence, CPC, driver training directive and, in particular, its latest flawed...
- Tax Code (4 speeches)
I again raise the issue of inheritance tax and the anomalies that exist for parents and their children on the one hand, and childless adults, their brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews on the...
- Sport and Recreational Development (5 speeches)
We move onto the next Topical Issue in the name of Deputy Aidan Farrelly. It is to ask the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Deputy O'Donovan, to discuss the development of a...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 speeches)
This is an issue which has been debated a number of times. Healthcare workers went above and beyond during the pandemic and put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. Well over 100...
