Dáil Éireann schedule
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Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
14:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Independent Group) -
16:32
Government Business: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024 — Report and Final Stages
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13:44
Government Business: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024 — Second stage (resumed)
17:18
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017 — Second Stage
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Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 2:00 pm -
Dáil Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 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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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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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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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 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"
Seanad Éireann schedule
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Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 1.00 pm -
Seanad Éireann resumes on
Tuesday, 21 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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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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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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No business is currently scheduled.
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No business is currently scheduled.
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11.45
Private Members' Business: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021 — Committee Stage
(Senator Malcolm Byrne)
Schedule of meetings
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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
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
16.00
CR1, LH 2000
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10.00
Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
11.00
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
11.00
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
12.15
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
12.45
Committee of Selection (Seanad Éireann)
Room 2, LH
14.00
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
16.00
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
CR3, LH 2000
16.45
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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
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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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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09.30
Finance & Economics - Discussion on the all-island economy (resumed)
- Representatives from Dublin City University (DCU), Professor John Doyle, Vice President for Research
- Representatives from Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Dr. Adele Bergin, Associate Research Professor and Dr. Seamus McGuinness, Research Professor
09.30
CR3, LH 2000
Appropriation Account 2022 Vote 36 - Defence
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022 Chapter 12 – Stock management in the Defence Forces
Area of interest: the Reserve Defence Force
Minutes of the meeting of 16 May 2024
Accounts and Statements
Correspondence
Consideration of Draft Committee work programme
Any other business
10.30
Engagement on the Work of the Committee
- Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and at the Department of Foreign Affairs and at the Department of Defence
11.00
Business Committee (Dáil Éireann)
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
13.30
Approval of the minutes of previous meetings
Public Petition No. P00036/22 “REOPEN ENNIS, NENAGH & ST JOHNS Emergency Departments” from Midwest Hospital Campaign Group
- Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health
- Officials from Dept. of Health, Ms Siobhan McArdle, Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Unscheduled Care and Ms Tracey Conroy, Assistant Secretary with responsibility for Acute Hospitals Oversight and Performance
- Representatives from Health Service Executive, Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer and Dr Rosa McNamara, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin and Advisor to the Emergency Medicine Programme
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00034/24 “Future of the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea”
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00036/24 “Action needed for derelict buildings in Youghal, Co. Cork”
Consideration of Public Petition Number P00037/24 “Mandate life-saving measures for babies born at 22 weeks in all Irish hospitals”
Any other business
14.00
Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
CR2, LH 2000
Committee Stage consideration of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024
- Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs; and Defence
Oireachtas TV
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01:00
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies03:40
Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians 2024
9th Annual Seminar - "The Challenges and Opportunities of a Multicultural Society", recorded in Leinster House on 12/3/2407:50
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.09:00
Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances11:50
The Geneva Window. Through A Glass Darkly
The story of stained-glass artist Harry Clark's ill-fated masterpiece, commissioned by the Free State Government to be presented to the International Labour Court in Geneva in 1930 – only for it to be shelved once ministers saw its contents. Presented by Ardal O'Hanlon.12:50
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 TV Debates - July 2023
Flor MacCarthy discusses the EU's AI Act and the origins of Ireland’s corporation tax receipts with a panel of experts
(ISL)14:50
Joint 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.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.20:35
Oireachtas TV Debates - July 2023
Flor MacCarthy discusses the EU's AI Act and the origins of Ireland’s corporation tax receipts with a panel of experts
(ISL)21:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)22:10
Priority Questions
Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil23:10
Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians 2024
9th Annual Seminar - "The Challenges and Opportunities of a Multicultural Society", recorded in Leinster House on 12/3/24 -
02:55
The Geneva Window. Through A Glass Darkly
The story of stained-glass artist Harry Clark's ill-fated masterpiece, commissioned by the Free State Government to be presented to the International Labour Court in Geneva in 1930 – only for it to be shelved once ministers saw its contents. Presented by Ardal O'Hanlon.04:00
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies05:30
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies07:00
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament08:00
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.13:00
Live Seanad Éireann
Live Broadcast from the Seanad.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 - Joint 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.18:15
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.19:30
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 responsibility21:00
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.22:15
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)23:00
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 - Joint Committee on European Union Affairs
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)13:30
Live - Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.16:30
Live Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government19:30
Live Dáil Matters for Decision
A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.20:30
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)21:15
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 Government16:30
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.17:20
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.19:00
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)19:45
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
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 agencies11:15
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 agencies12:50
Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies15:15
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
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)21:50
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)22:20
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 agencies22:30
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies -
00:40
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 202405:10
Dáil na nÓg
Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 202406:40
Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies09:55
Joint Committee on European Union Affairs
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies11:30
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
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament15:50
Joint Committee on Health
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies18:15
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies20:30
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
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
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL) -
00:15
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament02:00
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 202406:30
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies08:55
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 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)17:10
The Restoration – Part 2
Fly on the wall documentary following the renovation of historic Leinster House, home of the Oireachtas, and the people who were instrumental in the project18:00
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)18:50
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies20:00
Around the Houses - April 2024
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)21:00
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies23:15
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament -
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.16:10
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
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Statements in the Dáil
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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
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
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Private Members' Business
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Private Members' Business
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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
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Live Questions to an Taoiseach
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(ISL)15:50
Live Government Business
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Live Parliamentary Questions
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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
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(ISL)13:30
Seanad Private Members' Business
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Committees Replay
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Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings19:50
Committees Replay
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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 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.16:10
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
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Official Report latest update:
Today, 23 May 2024: 14 topics were published, which include 12 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.
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Official Report latest update:
Today, 23 May 2024: 13 topics were published, which include 19 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.
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Meeting of the Select Committee On Enterprise, Trade And Employment on Wed, 22 May 2024.
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Official Report latest update:
Today, 23 May 2024: 12 Parliamentary Questions answered.
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Task Force on Safe Participation in Political Life
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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.
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Press releases
22 May 2024, 15:53
Good Friday Committee discuss the all-island economy with representatives from DCU and ESRI
22 May 2024, 15:14
Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2022 Appropriation Accounts and Army Pensions with Department of Defence
22 May 2024, 14:30
Joint Committee on Transport and Communications to meet for engagement on ComReg’s enforcement functions concerning end-users of electronic communications services
22 May 2024, 12:08
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to meet with Minister for Health to discuss petition on reopening of Ennis, Nenagh and St John’s Emergency Departments
21 May 2024, 15:45
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23 May 2024
Before Dáil Éireann
Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
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22 May 2024
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Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023
No. 98 of 2023
22 May 2024
Before Seanad Éireann
Employment Permits Bill 2022
No. 91 of 2022
22 May 2024
Before Dáil Éireann
Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024
No. 22 of 2024
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