Dáil debates
Wednesday, 27 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 Ruth Coppinger - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- School Staff (6 speeches)
How can it be that a school that made it to DEIS plus status, St. Francis Junior School in Priorswood in Dublin 17, can lose a teacher at the same time, bringing the pupil-teacher ratio from 17:1...
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking my questions and facilitating the change. It did not suit both of us at the time so I appreciate him being here. We have discussed dyslexia quite a lot...
- Artificial Intelligence (5 speeches)
Having worked in the artificial intelligence space prior to my election to this House, I have seen the amazing pros but also the cons that come with such technology, particularly as agentic...
- Emergency Accommodation (4 speeches)
Last Friday, in the very early hours of the morning, a serious fire broke out in the Auburn Park apartments in Castleknock in my constituency. The Minister of State knows Castleknock and is...
- Road Network (4 speeches)
I wish the Minister of State a good morning. I want to speak about roads funding following Storm Chandra in counties Wexford and Wicklow, or, should I say, the lack of roads funding. It was...
- Fiscal Planning Framework for Economic Certainty: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the sectors in the Irish economy such as farming, fisheries, construction and more generally small businesses and households have in...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (70 speeches)
In last October's budget of €9.4 billion, the Government made the very cruel decision to leave disabled people worse off by €1,400. Since then, life has become so much harder for...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (12 speeches)
I was great to hear the Taoiseach mentioning No Mow May. If he would like a beehive, I will give him one. I have 17. I know the Department of justice has them on the roof; it would be great to...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026, without amendment.
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (59 speeches)
It seems that there is no end to RTÉ's sense of entitlement in its attitude to the spending of public money or to the lack of oversight in that regard by the Government. This morning, I...
- Ensuring our Skills, Training and Innovation Systems Keep Pace in a Changing World: Statements (1 speech)
I will start the debate by reflecting back on 100 years ago. The 1926 census digitisation recently emerged and it showed a very different Ireland. It is worth reflecting on the journey that we...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport has completed its consideration of the Media Regulation Bill 2026 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Ensuring our Skills, Training and Innovation Systems Keep Pace in a Changing World: Statements (Resumed) (39 speeches)
I wish the Minister’s grand aunt a happy 100th birthday. It is a great achievement to have. I welcome this debate on ensuring our skills, training and innovation systems are kept up...
- Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (15 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a...
- Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2026: Instruction to Committee (4 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 Committee in relation to the Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2026,...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (4 speeches)
I understand the Government Whip intends to move a proposal in relation to arrangements for the motion regarding the report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform in respect of...
- Gas Safety (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 speeches)
Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach, has completed its consideration of the National Treasury Management Agency...
- Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: An Tuarascáil agus an Chéim Dheiridh (71 speeches)
Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 1, 2, 27 agus 32 le chéile agus pléifear le chéile iad.
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2026: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2026: Vote 30—...
- Report of Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann adopts the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Rotas and arrangements for Leaders' Questions, Questions nominated for...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History...
- Cost of Disability: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Louise O'Reilly on Tuesday, 26 May 2026:
- Fiscal Planning Framework for Economic Certainty: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Richard O'Donoghue on Wednesday, 27 May 2026:
