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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.

2026-06-23 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 308 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on…

2026-06-23 · Dail · 23 speakers · 6,640 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Thursday's business shall be: - Development (Strategic Gas Reserve) Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (to conclude after the first round, not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes and any division claimed to be taken immedia…

2026-06-23 · Seanad · 4 matters · 8 speakers · 6,024 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Social Welfare Payments — Sharon Keogan IND
  • Departmental Properties — Fiona O'Loughlin FF
  • Tax Exemptions — Robbie Gallagher FF
  • Teaching Council of Ireland — Cathal Byrne FG
2026-06-23 · Dail · 3 speakers · 684 words
Anti-Shrinkflation Bill 2026: First Stage

I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide price transparency for consumers by preventing hidden price increases by way of quantity reduction, allowing consumers to make inform…

2026-06-23 · Seanad · 24 speakers · 12,060 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

On his first day on duty as the Leader of the Seanad, I too congratulate Senator Ahearn on his promotion. I welcome and congratulate Senator Garret Ahearn on his appointment as Leader of the Seanad. I warmly co…

2026-06-23 · Seanad · 6 speakers · 2,107 words 1 vote
Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha

Tá sé tábhachtach don phobal agus do thodhchaí na Gaeltachta go mbeadh ról níos lárnaí ag Údarás na Gaeltachta i soláthar tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht do chainteoirí Gaeilge. Is é sprioc an Bhille seo ná daonlathas…

2026-06-23 · Dail · 29 speakers · 27,872 words
Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Second Stage

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

2026-06-23 · Dail · 12 speakers · 11,099 words
Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions

Section 8 of the 2009 Act makes these offences scheduled offences for the purposes of Part V of the Offences Against the State Act 1939, which is to say that trials for these offences are to be heard in the Spe…

2026-06-23 · Seanad · 9 speakers · 8,199 words 1 vote
Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage

Attempting to threaten terrorism, attempting to possess explosive substances or firearms for terrorism purposes, attempting to provoke terrorist activity and attempting to organise or receive training for terro…

2026-06-23 · Dail · 30 speakers · 18,991 words
Dental and Orthodontic Services: Motion [Private Members]

There are staffing issues in Monaghan, with vacancies in the local dental service for dental hygienists, general surgeons and dental nurses. The number of children waiting for dental treatment under the primary…

2026-06-23 · Dail · 6 questions · 7 speakers · 6,979 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
  • Q1 Disabilities Assessments — Ruairí Ó Murchú SF
  • Q2 Childcare Services — Aidan Farrelly SD
  • Q3 Childcare Services — Claire Kerrane SF
  • Q4 Childcare Services — Mark Wall LAB
  • Q5 Children in Care — Claire Kerrane SF
  • Q6 Disability Services — Grace Boland FG
2026-06-23 · Seanad · 7 speakers · 10,711 words
Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages

The definition of biometric analysis that is in this Bill is so close to the activity of biometric identification under the EU AI Act that a line had to be inserted stating that we have just described something…

2026-06-23 · Seanad · 6 speakers · 8,541 words
Health (Amendment) (Home Support Providers) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages

The context is that, as well as regulating home support providers for the first time, the Bill is a key, integral first step in the development of a statutory home care scheme that has been provided for in the …

2026-06-23 · Dail · 8 questions · 9 speakers · 8,681 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality
  • Q8 Childcare Services — Ruth Coppinger PBP
  • Q9 Childcare Services — Eamon Scanlon FF
  • Q10 Early Childhood Care and Education — Emer Currie FG
  • Q11 Disability Services — Grace Boland FG
  • Q13 Childcare Services — Mark Wall LAB
  • Q14 Childcare Services — Claire Kerrane SF
  • and 2 more
2026-06-23 · Dail · 1 speaker · 406 words
Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

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 Pat Buckley - To discuss the lack of school …

2026-06-23 · Dail · 4 issues · 8 speakers · 6,932 words Topical issues
Topical Issue Debate
  • Third Level Education — Donna McGettigan SF
  • School Enrolments — Eamon Scanlon FF
  • Defence Forces — Mark Wall LAB
  • State Bodies — Louis O'Hara SF
2026-06-18 · Dail · 5 questions · 6 speakers · 5,952 words Questions
Priority Questions · to the Minister for Social Protection
  • Q1 Social Welfare Appeals — Louise O'Reilly SF
  • Q2 Social Welfare Eligibility — Seamus Healy IND
  • Q3 Social Welfare Payments — Louise O'Reilly SF
  • Q4 Poverty Data — Eoin Hayes SD
  • Q5 Social Welfare Schemes — Paul McAuliffe FF
2026-06-18 · Seanad · 4 matters · 7 speakers · 6,490 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Animal Welfare — Chris Andrews SF
  • Education Policy — Maria McCormack SF
  • Health Services — Martin Conway IND
  • Ports Policy — Alison Comyn FF
2026-06-18 · Dail · 9 questions · 8 speakers · 8,951 words Questions
Other Questions · to the Minister for Social Protection
  • Q6 Care Services — Aisling Dempsey FF
  • Q7 Social Welfare Rates — Paul McAuliffe FF
  • Q8 State Savings Schemes — Shay Brennan FF
  • Q9 Employment Schemes — Malcolm Byrne FF
  • Q10 Social Welfare Benefits — Colm Burke FG
  • Q11 Children in Care — Naoise Ó Muirí FG
  • and 3 more
2026-06-18 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 349 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

There is a strong Irish presence.in EU bodies based in Luxembourg, such as the European Court of Auditors, the European Court of Justice and the European Investment Bank. An Irish presence in Luxembourg has led…

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