Daily business papers

Dáil Éireann: Topical Issues

Topical issues provide TDs with the opportunity to raise issues of concern to them. To do this, they must give notice to the Ceann Comhairle of the issues they want to raise. The Ceann Comhairle then selects four issues for debate on a single day. In each case the TD concerned makes a four-minute initial statement and the Minister has a right to make a four-minute statement in reply. The TD then has two minutes for a supplementary statement and the Minister has two minutes for a concluding statement.

Thursday, 16 May 2024 

Deputy Joe Flaherty
Regulation and cost of the appointment of solicitors and barristers to represent a guardian in family law matters involving Tusla

Deputy Chris Andrews
Formation of a task force for Dublin and engagement with community stakeholders

Deputy Jennifer Whitmore
Bus Connects issues in Wicklow

Seanad Éireann: Commencement Matters

Senators can raise issues of concern to them at the start of each sitting day. These are known as Commencement Matters. To do this, they must give notice to the Cathaoirleach of the issues they want to raise. The Cathaoirleach then selects four matters and the Senator concerned may make a four-minute speech. In each case, the Minister has the right to make a four-minute speech in reply.

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Senators Lynn Ruane, Frances Black
To permit one of the humanitarian vessels forming part of the Freedom Flotilla to operate under the Irish flag

Senator Mary Seery Kearney
The oversight and accountability for care plans, progression, and standards of care for those adults with disabilities who have been transferred to the UK for treatment

Senator John Cummins
The capital building plan for St. Otteran's Hospital, Waterford City

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin
To ensure the protection and maintenance of the Lock 20 project on the Ballyteague Blueway