Dáil debates
Thursday, 1 October 2026
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aindrias Moynihan) i gceannas ar 8.47 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Diaspora Issues (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the implementation of Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030. [69242/26]
- Irish Prisoners Abroad (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to reports from a recent cross-party delegation of seven Oireachtas Members to the trial of an Irish citizen in Germany, where...
- Middle East (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her position regarding the continued illegal settlement construction by Israel on Palestinian territory; and the dialogue she has with EU...
- Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with her British counterpart, the British ambassador, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris...
- International Relations (8 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken by her Department to recognise and further strengthen Ireland’s historic, cultural and diplomatic relationship...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- EU Budgets (11 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on discussions regarding the EU budget at the last meeting of the General Affairs Council. [69091/26]
- Diplomatic Representation (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the merits of establishing embassies in all EU accession countries with a view to increasing diplomatic relations as negotiations...
- Passport Services (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action being taken by her Department to reduce the current re-processing timeline of a passport application where a query is raised, in...
- European Union (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is progressing EU enlargement. [69008/26]
- Trade Agreements (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for the up-to-date position on the tariff on Irish whiskey exported to the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- EU Budgets (9 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department’s priorities in negotiating the multi-annual financial framework. [69077/26]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Housing Policy (15 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to set out his plans to address the worsening homelessness crisis. [69619/26]
- Homeless Persons Supports (7 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider an emergency response to the growing number of people homeless in emergency accommodation and the very high...
- Legislative Programme (7 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to state when he will publish the legislation for the Celtic tiger era building defects redress scheme. [69620/26]
- Homeless Persons Supports (7 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures he will take this winter to reverse rising homelessness; when the promised and delayed child and family...
- Defective Building Materials (6 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a local authority or an approved housing body's I.S. 465 building professional recommends option 1 remediation (details...
- Housing Schemes (7 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the housing assistance payment scheme will be extended to include the housing asset-owning parents of persons with...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Policies (7 speeches)
99. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures his Department is taking to ensure that the delivery of large-scale housing developments is matched by the...
- Housing Schemes (11 speeches)
100. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the income eligibility limits for social housing in Cavan and Monaghan will be increased. [69157/26]
- Housing Provision (10 speeches)
101. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measures being considered to increase the number of affordable-to-buy housing units provided by local councils. [69263/26]
- Grant Payments (6 speeches)
104. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to Sligo County Council to enable the housing adaptation grant scheme to reopen to...
- National Monuments (7 speeches)
105. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has responded to a letter sent to his Department by An Taisce about a proposed housing development (details supplied);...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (37 speeches)
There have been encouraging reports since yesterday from the talks aimed at resolving the very serious situation on the Garvaghy Road. I would imagine that everybody in this House, and indeed...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (11 speeches)
I have to rise again to ask about assistance for the construction and civil engineering sector and the cost of green diesel. I raised this two weeks ago with the Minister for Transport, Deputy...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (47 speeches)
It has been almost ten years since the Tánaiste made a promise to children with scoliosis and spina bifida that they would not have to wait longer than four months for treatment. As he will...
- Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the law relating to the control of horse-drawn carriages and other horse-drawn vehicles within the former Dublin...
- Railway Safety Bill 2026: Second Stage (14 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this Bill for the consideration of the House. It addresses two separate areas. First, the Bill contains proposals...
- Railway Safety 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(2)(b) and 188(1).
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 speeches)
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 Erin McGreehan - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Tourism Industry (4 speeches)
I wish to again raise the Ring of Kerry road. I acknowledge the €10 million provided by the Minister for Transport. That funding was obviously very welcome. This is Ireland's premier...
- School Staff (9 speeches)
This concerns the reckless decision of the Government to remove a teacher, the 11th mainstream teaching post, from St. Patrick's Junior National School in Skerries. I will refer to what a parent...
- Childcare Services (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue and the Minister of State for being present to take it. The Minister of State will agree that when it comes to childcare, parents...
- Early Childhood Care and Education (8 speeches)
Moatview Early Education Centre plays an absolutely vital role in the local community in Moatview, Dublin 17. If it closes - if action is not taken, that is exactly what may happen - it will...
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Daichead ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Tithíochta), 2026: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The starting point of this Bill is that the housing crisis is a complete and utter...
