Dáil Éireann schedule
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Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
12:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Regional Group)13:04
Bills for Introduction- Grocery Price Caps Bill 2024 — First Stage
- Education (Smartphones in Primary Schools) Bill 2024 — First Stage
- Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024 — First Stage
15:04
Government Business: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 — Report and Final Stages
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09:00
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
17:09
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Motion re Report entitled "Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education"
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Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
18:52
Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Local Authority Housing Maintenance and Repair
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09:58
Private Members' Business (People Before Profit-Solidarity): Motion re Neutrality and the Triple Lock
14:50
Government Business: Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material
15:47
Government Business: Motion re Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021
17:44
Government Business: Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 — Report and Final Stages
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09:00
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
12:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Independent Group)13:04
Referral to Committee: Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill 2021 — Order for Committee Stage
18:34
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023 — Second Stage
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No business is currently scheduled.
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No business is currently scheduled.
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No business is currently scheduled.
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09:00
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
12:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Independent Group)13:04
Referral to Committee: Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill 2021 — Order for Committee Stage
13:45
Government Business: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 — Second Stage
(Department of Social Protection)18:34
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023 — Second Stage
Seanad Éireann schedule
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Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
14.00
Motion without debate: Motion regarding arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by Mrs. Mary Robinson, former President, on Wednesday, 12th June, 2024
15.15
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11.45
Private Members' Business: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021 — Committee Stage
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Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
12.45
Private Members' Business: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 – Second Stage
15.00
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10.30
Motions without debate:
- Motion regarding the Nineteenth Report of the Committee of Selection
- Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (outdoor dining)
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No business is currently scheduled.
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No business is currently scheduled.
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No business is currently scheduled.
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No business is currently scheduled.
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10.30
Motions without debate:
- Motion regarding the Nineteenth Report of the Committee of Selection
- Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (outdoor dining)
(Department of Justice)
11.45
Motion regarding Parents Leave
(Department of Children, Equality, Integration, Disability and Youth)
Schedule of meetings
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No business currently scheduled.
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11.00
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
11.00
13.30
Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
13.30
Seanad Public Consultation Committee
Room 4, LH
15.30
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09.30
10.00
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs
CR4, LH 2000
11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
12.30
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
17.00
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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10.30
11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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No business currently scheduled.
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No business currently scheduled.
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No business currently scheduled.
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No business currently scheduled.
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11.00
11.00
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
11.00
CR4, LH 2000
15.30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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09.30
11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
12.30
Committee of Selection (Seanad Éireann)
Room 2, LH
12.30
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
13.15
Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
13.30
14.15
Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform
Room 2, LH
17.00
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
17.30
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
CR2, LH 2000
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11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
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No business currently scheduled.
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09.30
CR3, LH 2000
(09.30)Financial Statements 2022 - National Paediatric Hospital Development Board.- Representatives from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
- Representatives from Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Officials from Dept. of Health
(13.30)Minutes of the meeting of 23 May 2024
Accounts and Statements
Correspondence
Consideration of Draft Committee work programme
Any other business
10.00
Women and Constitutional Change (resumed)
- Sophie Nelson, Policy Development Officer, HERe NI
11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
13.30
Approval of the minutes of previous meetings
Public Petition Number P00030/23 “Create a walking and cycling greenway on the closed railway from Sligo to Athenry” from Western Rail Trail (resumed)
- Officials from Dept. of Transport, Mr Garret Doocey, Assistant Secretary, Land Transport Division and Ms Elizabeth Hayes, Assistant Principal Officer, National Roads, Greenways and Active Travel Division
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00036/21 “Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings” (resumed)
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00006/22 “Bye/By Elections in Ireland may comply with legislation however they do not comply with the Constitution” (resumed)
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00008/24 “Employment Equality”
Any other business
Oireachtas TV
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01:45
European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference Day 2
Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 202406:10
Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances09:30
Joint Committee on Health
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies12:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)13:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)14:15
Smiling Public Man
A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 192315:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.17:10
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.19:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.20:20
PACE: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
This behind-the-scenes documentary takes a look at the work of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Irish delegation’s role21:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)22:00
Priority Questions
Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil23:40
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies -
02:10
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
Members can investigate and identify improvements in the delivery of public services to citizens and to receive petitions from the public.03:35
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies04:40
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies07:00
Topical Issues Tuesday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.08:00
Topical Issues Wednesday
Where Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government09:00
Topical Issues Thursday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.10:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)11:00
Live - Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their remit.14:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)14:35
Order of Business Live
Where the business to be transacted in the Dáil for the coming week is introduced and to agreed by the House.15:05
Live Questions to an Taoiseach
Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
(ISL)15:50
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government18:15
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.20:20
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility21:50
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.23:15
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL) -
00:00
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings02:20
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:50
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:30
Live - Joint Committee on Health
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Live Questions to an Taoiseach
Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
(ISL)13:50
Live Seanad Éireann
Live Broadcast from the Seanad.14:50
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government17:30
Live - Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies.
(ISL)21:00
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)21:45
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
04:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:00
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility10:30
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Live Seanad Éireann
Live Broadcast from the Seanad.13:45
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government16:10
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.17:00
Live - Dáil Éireann Motion
Motion on a Committee Report18:30
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)19:15
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
00:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas10:00
Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies12:30
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies14:40
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies16:30
Joint Committee on Justice
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies17:00
Topical Issues Tuesday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.18:00
Topical Issues Wednesday
Where Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government19:00
Topical Issues Thursday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.20:00
Seanad Commencement Matters
Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
(ISL)22:15
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
(ISL) -
00:00
Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies01:15
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament03:40
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament06:10
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies07:50
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies10:20
Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.10:50
Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.11:30
Seanad Commencement Matters
Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
(ISL)13:45
Seanad Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business proposed by a Senator and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.15:00
Statements in the Dáil
Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.17:40
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies19:10
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies21:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)21:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)22:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)23:15
Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies -
01:30
Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians 2024
9th Annual Seminar - "The Challenges and Opportunities of a Multicultural Society", recorded in Leinster House on 12/3/2405:10
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament07:30
Joint Committee on Health
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies10:30
Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies who submitted questions to a Minister of Government on issues for which that Minister has specific administrative responsibility receive the replies in the Chamber15:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)15:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)16:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)17:15
Smiling Public Man
A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 192318:00
Questions - Taoiseach: Tuesday
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.
(ISL)19:00
Questions - Taoiseach: Wednesday
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.
(ISL)20:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)21:00
Seanad Public Consultation Committee
This committee gives both the public and interest groups access to Seanad Éireanns' work on legislative and public policy issues21:50
Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies -
00:30
European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference Day 1
Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 202405:00
European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference Day 2
Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 202409:25
Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances12:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)13:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)14:15
Smiling Public Man
A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 192315:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.17:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.19:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.19:45
PACE – The Irish Presidency
Documentary following members of the Irish delegation to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, during the last meeting of the Irish Presidency of the Council in Oct 2022
(ISL)20:15
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament21:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)22:00
Priority Questions
Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil23:45
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
(ISL) -
01:30
Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their remit.04:00
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament05:00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
Members can investigate and identify improvements in the delivery of public services to citizens and to receive petitions from the public.07:00
Topical Issues Tuesday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.08:00
Topical Issues Wednesday
Where Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government09:00
Topical Issues Thursday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.10:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)11:00
Live - Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.14:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)14:35
Order of Business Live
Where the business to be transacted in the Dáil for the coming week is introduced and to agreed by the House.15:05
Government Business Live
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government
(ISL)18:55
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.20:55
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility22:25
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.23:45
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL) -
00:30
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings02:20
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:50
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:30
Live - Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Live Questions to an Taoiseach
Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
(ISL)13:50
Live - Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.14:50
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government21:05
Live Dáil Matters for Decision
A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.22:00
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)22:45
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
04:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:00
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility09:30
Live - Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances.12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas13:45
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government17:45
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.18:30
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.20:00
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)20:45
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
03:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas10:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas13:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas15:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas17:00
Topical Issues Tuesday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.18:00
Topical Issues Wednesday
Where Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government19:00
Topical Issues Thursday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.20:00
Seanad Commencement Matters
Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
(ISL)22:30
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
(ISL) -
00:20
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas00:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas03:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas07:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:45
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas11:30
Seanad Commencement Matters
Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
(ISL)13:30
Seanad Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business proposed by a Senator and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.15:30
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings17:00
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings19:50
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings21:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)21:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)22:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)23:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas -
00:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas05:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas10:30
Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies who submitted questions to a Minister of Government on issues for which that Minister has specific administrative responsibility receive the replies in the Chamber15:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)15:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)16:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)17:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas18:00
Questions - Taoiseach: Tuesday
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.
(ISL)19:00
Questions - Taoiseach: Wednesday
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.
(ISL)20:00
Around the Houses
A look back on some of the main events in the past month21:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas22:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas -
00:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas03:35
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:05
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas10:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas12:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)13:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)14:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas15:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.17:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.19:00
Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.20:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas21:00
Around the Houses
A look back on some of the main events in the past month22:00
Priority Questions
Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil -
00:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas01:35
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas02:35
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:05
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas07:00
Topical Issues Tuesday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.08:00
Topical Issues Wednesday
Where Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government09:00
Topical Issues Thursday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.10:00
Around the Houses
A look back on some of the main events in the past month11:00
Committees Live
Live Broadcast from Oireachtas Committees.14:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)14:35
Order of Business Live
Where the business to be transacted in the Dáil for the coming week is introduced and to agreed by the House.15:05
Live Questions to an Taoiseach
Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
(ISL)15:50
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government18:15
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.20:15
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility21:45
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.23:00
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)23:45
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
02:20
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:50
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:10
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.10:00
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Live Questions to an Taoiseach
Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
(ISL)13:50
Live Seanad Éireann
Live Broadcast from the Seanad.14:50
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government20:45
Live Dáil Matters for Decision
A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.21:45
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)22:30
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
04:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:00
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility10:30
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Live Seanad Éireann
Live Broadcast from the Seanad.13:45
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government19:25
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.20:10
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.21:45
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)22:30
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
03:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas10:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas13:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas15:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas17:00
Topical Issues Tuesday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.18:00
Topical Issues Wednesday
Where Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government19:00
Topical Issues Thursday
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.20:00
Seanad Commencement Matters
Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
(ISL)22:30
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
(ISL) -
00:20
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas00:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas03:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas07:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:45
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas11:30
Seanad Commencement Matters
Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
(ISL)13:30
Seanad Private Members' Business
Coverage of the business proposed by a Senator and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.15:30
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings17:00
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings19:50
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings21:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)21:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)22:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)23:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas -
00:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas04:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas05:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas06:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas08:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas10:30
Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies who submitted questions to a Minister of Government on issues for which that Minister has specific administrative responsibility receive the replies in the Chamber15:00
Leaders' Questions Tuesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)15:45
Leaders' Questions Wednesday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)16:30
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
(ISL)17:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas18:00
Questions - Taoiseach: Tuesday
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.
(ISL)19:00
Questions - Taoiseach: Wednesday
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.
(ISL)20:00
Around the Houses
A look back on some of the main events in the past month21:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas22:30
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas
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04:00
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:00
Live Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility09:30
Live - Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances.12:00
Live - Leaders' Questions
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)12:35
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
(ISL)13:05
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas13:45
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government17:45
Live Topical Issues
When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.18:30
Live Private Members' Business
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.20:00
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)20:45
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings
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Business papers
The Dáil Order Paper is available in digital format on the Dail Business website.
Dáil Éireann
Official Report latest update:
Wed, 29 May 2024: 20 topics were published, which include 128 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.
Seanad Éireann
Official Report latest update:
Wed, 29 May 2024: 9 topics were published, which include 18 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.
Committees
Official Report latest update:
Meeting of the Joint Committee On Enterprise, Trade And Employment on Wed, 29 May 2024.
PQs (Questions)
Official Report latest update:
Wed, 29 May 2024: 22 Parliamentary Questions answered.
There are 160 Members (called Deputies or TDs) of Dáil Éireann.
There are 60 Members (called Senators) in Seanad Éireann.
Report
Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life
In light of problematic behaviours experienced by people involved in politics, this task force was established to make proposals on how to safeguard and support participation and promote civil discourse in political life.
The final report has been presented to the Ceann Comhairle and the Cathaoirleach.
Oireachtas TV
Around the Houses | April
Take a look back at some of the main events in Leinster House from April, when the election of a new Taoiseach following the resignation of Deputy Leo Varadkar from office was the main event.
Meanwhile, at the Joint Committee on Justice, the Minister for Justice spoke to issues relating to international protection, asylum and migration. The Houses also heard statements after the conclusion of the Stardust disaster tribunal.
News
27 May 2024, 10.00
17 May 2024, 09.00
17 Apr 2024, 11.00
Press releases
29 May 2024, 16:20
Good Friday Committee to discuss women and Constitutional change
29 May 2024, 15:45
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to resume discussion of petition seeking ‘walking and cycling greenway on closed railway from Sligo to Athenry’
29 May 2024, 15:15
Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2022 Financial Statements of National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
29 May 2024, 11:37
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications to meet for engagement with the National Cyber Security Centre on its activities and operations
29 May 2024, 11:05
European Union Affairs Committee publishes report on EU Elections, Voting Rights and Disinformation
Recently considered Bills and Acts
11 Jun 2024
Before Seanad Éireann
Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024
No. 22 of 2024
30 May 2024
Before Dáil Éireann
Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Bill 2024
No. 43 of 2024
29 May 2024
Before Dáil Éireann
Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022
No. 29 of 2022
29 May 2024
Before Dáil Éireann
Research and Innovation Bill 2024
No. 1 of 2024
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