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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.

2026-09-30 · Seanad · 21 speakers · 10,779 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

It was great to see so many Members standing outside Leinster House today for "Walk Out for Women", where we showed solidarity with women who are subject to domestic violence and coercion. Senator Flynn also sp…

2026-09-30 · Dail · 4 speakers · 1,690 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions

Where a litre of fuel costs €2.15, the Taoiseach’s Government is taking approximately 91 cent from every litre through excise duty, carbon tax levies and VAT. The carbon tax is much lower than any of that. If w…

2026-09-30 · Seanad · 14 speakers · 12,268 words
Road Safety: Statements

Ireland's road safety policy is grounded in the safe system approach, which recognises that road safety requires co-ordinated action across speed, roads and roadsides, vehicles, road users, post-collision respo…

2026-09-30 · Dail · 20 speakers · 5,746 words Questions
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

When will the Government come to the table to avoid further disruption and strike action, engage in good faith with the unions for a new public sector pay deal and deliver for our public sector workers and all …

2026-09-30 · Seanad · 9 speakers · 7,920 words
Defective Concrete Blocks Social Homes Scheme 2026: Motion

I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the defective concrete blocks social homes scheme 2026, an important initiative that will ensure social homes affected by defective concrete blocks can access a…

2026-09-30 · Dail · 36 speakers · 23,162 words
Migration and Citizenship: Statements

I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on migration and citizenship.…

2026-09-30 · Seanad · 9 speakers · 10,512 words
School Meals Programme: Statements

The school meals programme, particularly the hot school meals scheme, is a vital part of that ambition. I imagine we will be changing the name from the "hot school meals programme" to the "school meals programm…

2026-09-30 · Dail · 5 speakers · 4,188 words 1 vote
Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Report Stage

The dual-use exports were not just going to the Israeli military, they were also going to Israeli security and defence companies. The arms industry has always been profitable and the level of profitability has …

2026-09-30 · Dail · 7 speakers · 4,568 words 2 votes
Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage

Amendment No. 7 proposes to retain subsection (5) of section 8 of the Science and Technology Act 1987, which requires Government approval for engaging in activities of military relevance. A few days later, his …

2026-09-30 · Dail · 3 speakers · 3,219 words
Council of the European Union Decision: Motions

Ireland and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have a strong history of good co-operation on returns and readmission.…

2026-09-29 · Dail · 11 speakers · 6,466 words Questions
Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Has the Taoiseach informed the British Prime Minister and the Secretary of State of their responsibility to end this nightmare, stop this march and allow the people of the Garvaghy Road and beyond to return to …

2026-09-29 · Seanad · 1 speaker · 365 words
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Gareth Scahill - the need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the current…

2026-09-29 · Dail · 24 speakers · 6,710 words 1 vote
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (without debate) - Motion re Sittings and Business of the Dáil (without debate) - Strategic La…

2026-09-29 · Seanad · 4 matters · 10 speakers · 6,712 words Commencement matters
Commencement Matters
  • Schools Building Projects — Gareth Scahill FG
  • North-South Interconnector — Sarah O'Reilly AON
  • Environmental Policy — Anne Rabbitte FF
  • Family Resource Centres — Victor Boyhan IND
2026-09-29 · Dail · 3 speakers · 698 words
Artificial Intelligence Companion Services (Protection of Children) Bill 2026: First Stage

There are enormous challenges with chatbots being developed that are targeted at children. People think the robots are coming and this is abstract but there are already quite a number of chatbots, particularly …

2026-09-29 · Seanad · 19 speakers · 9,478 words
An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Sadly, we are today in a situation where, on the back of completely foolish advice from the PSNI which disregarded all previous history, the Parades Commission took a reckless decision to allow an Orange march …

2026-09-29 · Seanad · 7 speakers · 4,392 words
Council of the European Union Decision: Motions

The aim of this readmission agreement is to establish rapid and effective procedures for the return and readmission of Nigerian nationals from EU member states and of EU nationals from Nigeria when they no long…

2026-09-29 · Dail · 1 speaker · 1,103 words
Sittings and Business of the Dáil: Motion
2026-09-29 · Seanad · 19 speakers · 16,557 words
Energy and Fuel Costs: Motion

I have brought forward proposals on residential battery storage for households that can help to capture excess energy, improve the energy independence of households, reduce bills, address wasted energy and deca…

2026-09-29 · Dail · 24 questions · 14 speakers · 6,989 words Questions
Questions · to the Taoiseach
  • Q1+ Northern Ireland — Paul Murphy PBP
  • Q13+ Cabinet Committees — Paul Murphy PBP
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