Dáil debates
Thursday, 2 July 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)
- Humanitarian Aid (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the humanitarian crisis in Cuba; her views on whether the blockade of Cuba needs to be ended; the steps she is taking to...
- Foreign Conflicts (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the war in Sudan and on the Government's position on same, in particular the need to ensure access to appropriate aid; her...
- Humanitarian Aid (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, which is urgently required to prevent the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Question No. 6 taken with Written Answers.
- Middle East (15 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will reconsider the exclusion of services from the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of...
- Sports Events (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has held any meetings on the Ireland-Israel match. [49388/26]
- Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she is aware of very serious concerns about the fairness of the prosecution and trial of an Irish citizen (details supplied); whether...
- EU Membership (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions she will take to expedite EU membership for Ukraine and Moldova; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50086/26]
- Northern Ireland (8 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions she will take to improve the all-island economy and bring forward a united Ireland. [49389/26]
- Overseas Development Aid (8 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on Irish aid to Nepal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50097/26]
- Middle East (5 speeches)
16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department's position on the findings of the UN independent international commission of inquiry that Israel continues to commit genocide...
- Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has completed its consideration of the Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026 and has made no...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Technological Universities (7 speeches)
81. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to carry out a full review of the technological universities to ensure that they are reaching the targets set out for them when they were...
- Third Level Fees (9 speeches)
82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reduce fees for this coming academic year ahead of the summer break, CAO results and planning for the academic year ahead. [50685/26]
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (8 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review the issue of commuter student terminology; and to recognise the poor experience of many commuter students in the higher education...
- Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which apprenticeship provision to the higher education sector is funded; and whether his Department expects the funding in question...
- Third Level Education (7 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether he will intervene urgently to address the concerns raised by petitioners, unions and academic bodies in a recently published open letter...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reforms he plans on implementing to increase take-up of craft apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50241/26]
- Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills given the growth in apprenticeships in Ireland if he is considering plans to introduce a CAO-type application process to secure an apprenticeship;...
- Education and Training Provision (7 speeches)
89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made in expanding lifelong learning opportunities to support people in upskilling and reskilling throughout their working...
- Education and Training Provision (8 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of training and education places available across further and higher education, apprenticeships and upskilling programmes aimed at...
- Research Funding (10 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on his discussions with the European Research Council in relation to the multi-annual funding framework for science; and if he will...
- Technological Universities (7 speeches)
106. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will engage with SETU to deliver on the commitment in the original agreement establishing a university in the south east to include a...
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the additional measures that will be implemented to intensify collaboration and delivery of further and higher education on a cross-border and...
- Third Level Education (7 speeches)
107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has met with an organisation (details supplied) regarding gaps in higher education funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (39 speeches)
Tá níos mó ná €50 milliún curtha amú cheana féin ar chóras bainistíochta tráchta Iarnród Éireann, córas a theip ar na...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (4 speeches)
In April and May, members of the Irish Defence Forces' 1st Armoured Cavalry Squadron travelled to the Fort Benning in the US, where they achieved historic success at the 2026 Sullivan Cup,...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (42 speeches)
For months, the Government has tried to present abolishing the triple lock as a reasonable and necessary change. Yesterday, however, the Taoiseach made the implications of that decision crystal...
- Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 to provide for the utilisation of curtailed and...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 before the House. The main purpose of this Bill is to support the...
- 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 Ruairí Ó...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Bus Services (6 speeches)
Ireland's largest summer festival will take place this weekend at Newbridge House and Farm in Donabate. The Flavours of Fingal is in its 14th year. It has been a hugely successful festival. It...
- Harbours and Piers (4 speeches)
Howth Yacht Club caters for all types of people. One might think a yacht club is the preserve of the wealthy middle class but the club goes well beyond that and has ambitious plans to become an...
- Industrial Disputes (4 speeches)
I raise the issue of the industrial action being taken by staff at Oberstown Children Detention Campus. The facility looks after some of our most vulnerable children who have found themselves in...
- Language Schools (4 speeches)
Student Campus college in Limerick suddenly closed last week, leaving hundreds of international students and staff in limbo. I was contacted by people in Limerick to raise this issue....
- Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Hare Coursing) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (39 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is an honour to finally be moving this at Second Stage after the Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Hare Coursing) Bill was first...
