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9,028 debates and question sessions in the Dáil and Seanad, 2020-01-21 to 2026-10-01. Newest first. A question session is listed once, with each question, who asked it and their party on the day. Use the search box above to look inside them.

2026-07-01 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 362 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Shane Curley - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and S…

2026-07-01 · Dail · 5 issues · 10 speakers · 8,728 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Hospital Services — Erin McGreehan FF
  • Hospital Services — Martin Daly FF
  • Planning Issues — Gary Gannon SD
  • Seaweed Harvesting — Seán Kyne FG
  • Hospital Services — Colm Burke FG
2026-07-01 · Seanad · 4 matters · 10 speakers · 6,627 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Third Level Admissions — Shane Curley FF
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio — Joe O'Reilly FG
  • Departmental Programmes — Patricia Stephenson SD
  • Passport Services — Linda Nelson Murray FG
2026-07-01 · Seanad · 11 speakers · 5,453 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Approximately 3,300 firefighters are serving in Ireland with more than 2,000 serving as retained firefighters. The ESB can sell me the electricity at 10 cent and it can buy the electricity that my solar panels …

2026-07-01 · Dail · 24 speakers · 21,352 words
Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]

The proposed countermotion outlines and affirms that energy affordability is a priority of this Government and highlights the significant supports that have been provided by the Government to help households an…

2026-07-01 · Seanad · 11 speakers · 11,187 words
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Second Stage

The Irish Internet Hotline said that while the Bill focuses on full implementation and enforcement of the EU AI Act, including the designation and empowerment of national competent authorities and the establish…

2026-07-01 · Dail · 5 issues · 9 speakers · 9,727 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate (Resumed)
  • Bus Services — Maurice Quinlivan SF
  • Medicinal Products — Pádraig O'Sullivan FF
  • Special Educational Needs — Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire SF
  • Schools Building Projects — Séamus McGrath FF
  • School Accommodation — Thomas Gould SF
2026-07-01 · Seanad · 9 speakers · 9,468 words
Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Second Stage

The importance of addressing the passenger cap and its effects on Dublin Airport is recognised in the programme for Government, which includes a clear commitment to work with stakeholders to achieve the objecti…

2026-07-01 · Dail · 22 speakers · 20,457 words
Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements

There is an opportunity for us to achieve great things through this Presidency but also an expectation that Ireland will deliver an excellent Presidency. We are here because of the Presidency of the European Un…

2026-07-01 · Dail · 6 questions · 6 speakers · 6,781 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
  • Q1 Legal Aid — Matt Carthy SF
  • Q2 Substance Misuse — Gary Gannon SD
  • Q3 International Agreements — Matt Carthy SF
  • Q4 Road Safety — Duncan Smith LAB
  • Q5 EU Presidency — Mark Ward SF
  • Q6 An Garda Síochána — Tom Brabazon FF
2026-07-01 · Dail · 8 questions · 10 speakers · 8,361 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
  • Q8 Prison Service — Gary Gannon SD
  • Q9 Housing Provision — Michael Murphy FG
  • Q11 Family Reunification — Aindrias Moynihan FF
  • Q13 Visa Applications — Colm Burke FG
  • Q14 An Garda Síochána — Darren O'Rourke SF
  • Q15 Domestic Violence — Cathy Bennett SF
  • and 2 more
2026-06-30 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 314 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Aubrey McCarthy - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on steps to reduce waiting…

2026-06-30 · Dail · 9 speakers · 5,693 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

I want to remind the Taoiseach of something, which is that Irish households already pay the highest electricity prices in the European Union. The Deputy knows herself that when the portal was opened earlier las…

2026-06-30 · Seanad · 3 matters · 8 speakers · 5,505 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Health Services Waiting Lists — Aubrey McCarthy IND
  • Taxi Licences — Margaret Murphy O'Mahony FF
  • Antisocial Behaviour — Fiona O'Loughlin FF
2026-06-30 · Dail · 24 speakers · 5,790 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on Ireland's EU Presidency (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Cost of Living, selected by the Indepen…

2026-06-30 · Seanad · 17 speakers · 7,914 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Senator Gerard Craughwell spoke about the 64th naval cadet class. Senator Wilson spoke about the 64th national cadet class; I have responded to that. Senator Gallagher also spoke about the 64th naval cadet clas…

2026-06-30 · Seanad · 6 speakers · 9,827 words
Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

Again, the provisions are so broad that people could be found guilty of a terrorism offence in relation to provocation where they distribute or publish a message that could reasonably be construed as inciting t…

2026-06-30 · Dail · 32 questions · 15 speakers · 6,981 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Cabinet Committees — David Cullinane SF
  • Q21+ Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements — Ruth Coppinger PBP
2026-06-30 · Seanad · 10 speakers · 7,841 words
Electricity Supply: Motion

A further €18.9 billion investment by the Government in Ireland's electricity grid and distribution system between now and 2030 will support the provision of 80% of electricity generation through renewable sour…

2026-06-30 · Seanad · 7 speakers · 9,500 words 3 votes
Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages

This subsection of the principal Act currently provides that a person is guilty of an offence under the Act if he or she attempts to engage in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity, other than public …

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