Dáil debates
Thursday, 28 May 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 08.47
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Budgets (14 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the projected overspends of his Department will impact the budgets of other Government Departments; and if he will make a...
- Public Services Provision (11 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he has taken to protect public service provision in light of recent levies put on other Departments to make up for overspends...
- International Bodies (6 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on his visit to the Bilderberg conference in Washington DC in April 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Public Sector Pensions (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41064/26]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Ethics in Public Office (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on reform of the ethics in public office legislation, given that the review of the statutory framework was...
- Capital Expenditure Programme (6 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update regarding investment in critical infrastructure in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Public Services Provision (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which digitalisation of public services is being managed to enhance service delivery for rural people, taking into account that...
- Action Plan for Rural Development (10 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on implementation of the report of the accelerating infrastructure task force; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Public Expenditure Policy (9 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if overall public expenditure is within profile to date in 2026. [40338/26]
- Weather Events (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagement he has had to date with a group (details supplied); if his Department is in a position to provide funding for the...
- Departmental Contracts (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Digitisation if he will consider instructing Departments and bodies under his remit to include an additional column in their published...
- Wastewater Treatment (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 will apply to wastewater projects irrespective of their scale or geographic location; if he will...
- Public Expenditure Policy (13 speeches)
16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of his responsibility for infrastructure delivery, his plans to ensure that all other Government Departments will receive...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of applications made to date to the National Council for Special Education from parents seeking a special class or special school...
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the revised 2014 SNA circular, the workforce development plan and SNA redeployment scheme; when these will be published; the...
- School Staff (7 speeches)
82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the ongoing negotiations with school caretakers and school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- School Enrolments (7 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to publish the number of children awaiting appropriate school places on a regular basis. [37945/26]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the way in which plans can be advanced for a new school (details supplied) on the new site offered free of charge to the...
- Departmental Circulars (7 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the promised SNA circulars to replace 30/2014 and on redeployment will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40714/26]
- Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide the funding to allow all school building projects in Carlow and Kilkenny to move to the next phase of the process; and if she...
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the SNA review for a school (details supplied) in north Dublin, recognising the uncertainty families are facing;...
- Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her current views on the availability of special education placements in the east Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40462/26]
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an update on the new build for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40803/26]
- Educational Disadvantage (7 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) has been excluded from DEIS and DEIS plus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40726/26]
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the increasing pressure on schools due to the growing number of students requiring additional care and educational supports;...
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that approval issues at an early date in respect of a building project for a school (details supplied) taking into account the...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Education and Youth has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2026: Vote 26.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
I would like to extend a welcome to Aisling Dunne and her son Jack, on behalf of Deputy Ó Súilleabháin. They are very welcome to the Public Gallery, and I hope they enjoy their...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (6 speeches)
As the Tánaiste is aware, many young people between the ages of 25 and 33 are leaving our shores. Many of them were in good, settled jobs. These are gardaí, teachers, mechanics and...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (38 speeches)
I congratulate Jordan and Cian Adams, who are going to complete their incredible superhuman challenge of running a marathon every day for the past 32 days across 32 counties to raise awareness of...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (26 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am pleased to introduce the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026 for the consideration of the House on behalf of the Minister, Deputy...
- Estimates for Public Services 2026: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Education and Youth has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 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 Joe Cooney - To discuss the...
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Rental Sector (4 speeches)
Changes to the tenant in situ scheme are of significant concern for some constituents who face the very real prospect of homelessness because a scheme that was working has been effectively...
- Waste Management (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. Dublin City Council's phase 3 bag-free streets programme will end plastic bag collection in Stoneybatter, Phibsborough, Broadstone, and...
- National Parks and Wildlife Service (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. It relates to something that I find myself returning to repeatedly. While housing continues to be the number one issue in...
- Disability Services (4 speeches)
I want to talk to the Minister of State about the Before We Die campaign, a grassroots, family-led campaign across the country. It deals with an issue that we in this country have neglected for...
- Public Health (Alcohol) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 speeches)
I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I am delighted to bring this Bill to Second Stage. It is pretty straightforward legislation, which would amend the Public...
