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Dáil Éireann schedule

  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • 13:00

    13:00

    SOS

    19:10

    19:10

    Dáil adjourns

  • 14:00

    14:00

    Business proposal by the Government

    14:01

    14:01

    Motion(s) without debate

    14:02

    14:02

    Government Business: Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on enhancing police cooperation in relation to the crimes of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings, and amending Regulation (EU) 2016/794

    14:59

    14:59

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Finance

    20:34

    20:34

    Dáil adjourns

  • 10:30

    10:30

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

    12:00

    12:00

    Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Labour Party, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Independent Group)

    12:34

    12:34

    Questions on Policy or Legislation

    13:04

    13:04

    SOS

    13:44

    13:44

    Government Business: Statements to mark the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the Smoking Ban in Ireland

    16:11

    16:11

    Dáil adjourns

  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • 14:00

    14:00

    Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Independent Group)

    15:04

    15:04

    Bills for Introduction: Fair Procedures in the Administration of Justice Bill 2024 — First Stage

    15:09

    15:09

    Bills for Introduction: Commission on the Future of the Family Farm Bill 2024 — First Stage

    15:14

    15:14

    Motion(s) without debate

    16:00

    16:00

    Government Business: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 — Second Stage

    17:41

    17:41

    Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Cancer Strategy

    19:43

    19:43

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Education

    22:01

    22:01

    Dáil adjourns

  • 09:58

    09:58

    Private Members' Business (People Before Profit-Solidarity): Motion re Disability Justice

    12:00

    12:00

    Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Labour Party, Regional Group, Rural Independent Group)

    12:34

    12:34

    Questions on Policy or Legislation

    13:04

    13:04

    SOS

    14:04

    14:04

    Government Business

    - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the proposal for a Council Decision on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of an agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record data

    - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of an agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record data

    15:01

    15:01

    Government Business: Statements on Road Safety

    17:28

    17:28

    Government Business: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 — Second stage (resumed)

    20:04

    20:04

    Deferred Divisions

    20:34

    20:34

    Dáil adjourns

  • 09:00

    09:00

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

    10:30

    10:30

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

    12:00

    12:00

    Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, Regional Group)

    12:34

    12:34

    Questions on Policy or Legislation

    13:04

    13:04

    SOS

    13:44

    13:44

    Government Business: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 — Second stage (resumed)

    16:57

    16:57

    Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Motion re Report entitled "Report on the examination of recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly report on biodiversity loss"

    18:12

    18:12

    Dáil adjourns

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Seanad Éireann schedule

  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • 10.30

    10.30

    SOS

    11.00

    11.00

    Order of Business

    12.00

    12.00

    SOS

    12.15

    12.15

    Motion regarding opt-in to an EU measure enhancing police cooperation against the trafficking of human beings

    13.05

    13.05

    SOS

    13.15

    13.15

    Road Traffic Bill 2024 — Committee and Remaining Stages

  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 at 1.00 pm
  • 14.00

    14.00

    SOS

    14.30

    14.30

    Order of Business

    15.30

    15.30

    SOS

    15.45

    15.45

    Statements on Agriculture

    17.00

    17.00

    SOS

    19.30

    19.30

    Seanad adjourns

  • 11.30

    11.30

    SOS

    12.00

    12.00

    Order of Business

    12.00

    12.00

    Motion without debate: Motion regarding the New Pact on Asylum and Migration

    12.00

    12.00

    Motion without debate: Motion regarding opt-in to a proposed EU decision for a PNR agreement with Canada

    13.00

    13.00

    SOS

    13.15

    13.15

    Statements on the Costs of Doing Business

    14.45

    14.45

    SOS

    15.00

    15.00

    Motion without debate: Motion of Instruction to Committee regarding the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023

    15.00

    15.00

    Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023 — Report and Final Stages

    17.00

    17.00

    SOS

    17.30

    17.30

    Private Members' Business: Motion on School Enrolment 

    19.30

    19.30

    Seanad adjourns

  • No business is currently scheduled
  • No business is currently scheduled
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Schedule of meetings

Oireachtas TV

  • 00:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    01:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    03:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    04:30

    Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    09:30

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

    11:00

    Live - Joint Committee on Disability Matters
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies.
    (ISL)

    13:10

    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.
    (ISL)

    14:15

    Live - Joint Committee on Disability Matters
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies.
    (ISL)

    16:00

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

    17:30

    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.

    19:35

    House of Art
    A documentary exploration of the portraits in the State Art Collection at Leinster House, presented by RHA President, Mick O'Dea
    (ISL)

    20:30

    Oireachtas TV Debates - March 2024
    [SL]Discussing the process and constitutional implications involved in a Taoiseach’s resignation. Plus the challenges and pressures faced by politicians in the digital age
    (ISL)

    21:00

    Around the Houses - March 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 Dáil

    23:00

    Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

  • 02:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    03:50

    Select Committee on Health
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    06:40

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    08:00

    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.

    09:00

    Around the Houses - March 2024
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.
    (ISL)

    10:00

    Oireachtas TV Studio Debate
    With Flor MacCarthy and guests.

    10:30

    Dáil Éireann Live
    Live broadcast of Dáil Éireann
    (ISL)

    14:30

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    15:45

    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.
    (ISL)

    17:00

    Dáil Éireann Live
    Live broadcast of Dáil Éireann
    (ISL)

    19:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    23:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    23:45

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

  • 02:20

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    04:50

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    09:30

    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.

    13:00

    Live - Select Committee on Housing, Planning & Local Government
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    14:00

    Live Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    15:00

    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 responsibility

    16:30

    Live Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    20:40

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    22:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

  • 04:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    10:00

    Live - Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
    Coverage of the committees' oversight role on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.

    10:30

    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 responsibility

    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 Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

    Live Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    16:10

    Live - Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    18:30

    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

    22:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

  • 03:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    06:00

    Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    11:00

    Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians
    #N/A

    13:00

    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.

    14:00

    Oireachtas TV Debates - March 2024
    [SL]Discussing the process and constitutional implications involved in a Taoiseach’s resignation. Plus the challenges and pressures faced by politicians in the digital age
    (ISL)

    14:30

    Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians
    #N/A

    16:40

    Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    18:45

    Joint Committee on Health
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    21:45

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    23:10

    Tionól - Eipeasóid 1
    An phaindéim Covid 19 a bheidh faoi chaibidil sa chlár nua díospóireachta seo ar Oireachtas TV

  • 00:00

    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

    02:40

    Geilleagar na Gaeltachta: Conas Mionchomhlachtaí a Fhorbairt i gCeantair Thuaithe
    Mar chuid d’imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2024, d’eagraigh Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge comhdháil i gComhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ar an 8 Márta 2024 ar an ábhar: “Geilleagar na Gaeltachta: conas mionchomhlachtaí a fhorbairt i gceantair thuaithe”

    05:15

    Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    07:15

    Joint Committee on Disability Matters
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
    (ISL)

    08:50

    Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    10:40

    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 1923

    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)

    12:30

    Oireachtas TV Studio Debate
    With Flor MacCarthy and guests.

    13:40

    Dáil Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Dáil Éireann sittings

    16:10

    Dáil Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Dáil Éireann sittings

    18:00

    Tionól - Eipeasóid 1
    An phaindéim Covid 19 a bheidh faoi chaibidil sa chlár nua díospóireachta seo ar Oireachtas TV

    19:00

    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 agencies

    20:50

    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)

    21:35

    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.

    23:20

    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

  • 00:40

    Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community
    Members can investigate and identify improvements in the delivery of public services to citizens and to receive petitions from the public.

    02:40

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    04:10

    Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    09:30

    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 Chamber

    12:30

    Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians
    #N/A

    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

    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

    20:00

    Around the Houses - March 2024
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.
    (ISL)

    21:00

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    22:30

    Geilleagar na Gaeltachta: Conas Mionchomhlachtaí a Fhorbairt i gCeantair Thuaithe
    Mar chuid d’imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2024, d’eagraigh Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge comhdháil i gComhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ar an 8 Márta 2024 ar an ábhar: “Geilleagar na Gaeltachta: conas mionchomhlachtaí a fhorbairt i gceantair thuaithe”

  • 01:00

    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.

    02:00

    Dáil Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Dáil Éireann sittings

    07:25

    Geilleagar na Gaeltachta: Conas Mionchomhlachtaí a Fhorbairt i gCeantair Thuaithe
    Mar chuid d’imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2024, d’eagraigh Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge comhdháil i gComhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ar an 8 Márta 2024 ar an ábhar: “Geilleagar na Gaeltachta: conas mionchomhlachtaí a fhorbairt i gceantair thuaithe”

    09:55

    Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies

    11:35

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    13:15

    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)

    14:00

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

    18:30

    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.

    20:05

    Oireachtas TV Debates - March 2024
    [SL]Discussing the process and constitutional implications involved in a Taoiseach’s resignation. Plus the challenges and pressures faced by politicians in the digital age
    (ISL)

    21:00

    Around the Houses - March 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 Dáil

    23:20

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

  • 03:45

    Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    07:15

    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

    10:00

    Around the Houses - March 2024
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.
    (ISL)

    11:10

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    12:30

    Oireachtas TV Debates - March 2024
    [SL]Discussing the process and constitutional implications involved in a Taoiseach’s resignation. Plus the challenges and pressures faced by politicians in the digital age
    (ISL)

    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 Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    17:30

    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.

    19:30

    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 responsibility

    21:05

    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.

    22:30

    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)

    23:15

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 02:20

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    04:50

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    09:10

    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 Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    14:05

    Live Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    17:30

    Live - Joint Committee on Disability Matters
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies.
    (ISL)

    20:30

    Live - Select Committee on Housing, Planning & Local Government
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    21:15

    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)

    22:00

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 04:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    09:00

    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 responsibility

    10:30

    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 responsibility

    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 Oireachtas

    13:45

    Live Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    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.

    16:55

    Live - Dáil Éireann Motion
    Motion on a Committee Report

    18:30

    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 Oireachtas

    06:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    10:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    13:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    15:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    17:00

    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 Government

    19:00

    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 Oireachtas

    00:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    03:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    04:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    07:15

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:45

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    09:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    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)

    13:30

    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 proceedings

    17:00

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    19:50

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    21:00

    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 Oireachtas

    04:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    05:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    06:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    10:30

    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 Chamber

    15:00

    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 Oireachtas

    18:00

    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 month.

    21:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    22:30

    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 Oireachtas

    03:35

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    04:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    06:05

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    10:15

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    12:00

    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 Oireachtas

    15:00

    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 Oireachtas

    21:00

    Around the Houses
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

  • 00:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    01:35

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    02:35

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    06:05

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    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 Government

    09:00

    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 month.

    11:00

    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 Government

    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.

    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 responsibility

    21:45

    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 Oireachtas

    04:50

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    09:10

    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 Government

    20:45

    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 Oireachtas

    09:00

    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 responsibility

    10:30

    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 responsibility

    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 Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

    Live Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    19:25

    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 Oireachtas

    06:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    10:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    13:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    15:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    17:00

    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 Government

    19:00

    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 Oireachtas

    00:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    03:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    04:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    07:15

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:45

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    09:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    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)

    13:30

    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 proceedings

    17:00

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    19:50

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    21:00

    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 Oireachtas

    04:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    05:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    06:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    08:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    10:30

    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 Chamber

    15:00

    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 Oireachtas

    18:00

    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 month.

    21:00

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    22:30

    Oireachtas Replay
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

  • 03:45

    Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    07:15

    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

    10:00

    Around the Houses - March 2024
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.
    (ISL)

    11:10

    Dáil na nÓg
    Recorded in Leinster House on 27th March 2024

    12:30

    Oireachtas TV Debates - March 2024
    [SL]Discussing the process and constitutional implications involved in a Taoiseach’s resignation. Plus the challenges and pressures faced by politicians in the digital age
    (ISL)

    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 Government Business
    Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government

    17:30

    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.

    19:30

    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 responsibility

    21:05

    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.

    22:30

    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)

    23:15

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

Business papers
Seanad Order Paper (Tue) ()

Seanad Order Paper (Tue)

Dáil Question Paper (Tue) ()

Dáil Question Paper (Tue)

The Dáil Order Paper is available in digital format on the Dail Business website.

Dáil Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Today, 16 Apr 2024: 9 topics were published, which include 135 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Seanad Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Today, 16 Apr 2024: 13 topics were published, which include 30 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Committees

Official Report latest update:

Meeting of the Select Committee On Housing, Local Government And Heritage on Thu, 11 Apr 2024.

PQs (Questions)

Official Report latest update:

Today, 16 Apr 2024: 21 Parliamentary Questions answered.

There are 160 Members (called Deputies or TDs) of Dáil Éireann.

There are 60 Members (called Senators) in Seanad Éireann.

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Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians

Former parliamentarians recently returned to familiar surroundings in the Seanad Chamber in Leinster House, holding a seminar on the challenges and opportunities of a multicultural society.

The group holds its annual seminar on a topic of current relevance and importance where invited experts come together with former Members and office olders to share insights and experience.

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Oireachtas TV

Around the Houses | March

Take a look back at some of the main events in Leinster House from March, when the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage discussed efforts to combat homelessness.

Meanwhile, on International Women's Day a photo exhibition was unveiled in Leinster House celebrating women in politics, highlighting the progress made but also the need to have more women in the political sphere.

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Press releases

16 Apr 2024, 19:46

Enterprise Committee to meet for an engagement on the Department’s Report “Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy”

16 Apr 2024, 17:50

Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to hold separate engagements with Irish Harness Racing Association and Chairperson Designate of Collite

16 Apr 2024, 16:08

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands meets for discussion on the impact of means testing on farm assist and other Social Welfare schemes

16 Apr 2024, 16:06

Comhchoiste na Gaeilge ag dul i mbun plé le hIntéirnigh TG4

16 Apr 2024, 15:21

Joint Committee on Health to meet for consideration of the delivery of health services for patients with Long Covid

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Glimpsing the future | Youth democracy

Leinster House was recently host to debate by a fresh political generation, with Dáil na nÓg taking place on 27 March and the latest national session of the European Youth Parliament, which took place in part in the Dáil Chamber on 7-8 April.

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Oireachtas TV debates

In the latest of the Oireachtas TV debates series, we take a look at the consequences of the Taoiseach, Deputy Leo Varadkar, announcing his intention to resign, with insight provided from Professor David Kenny of Trinity College Dublin, Eoin O'Malley of DCU and political journalists Hugh O'Connell and Louise Burne.

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Recently considered Bills and Acts

11 Apr 2024

Before Seanad Éireann

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Formaldehyde) Bill 2024

No. 23 of 2024

11 Apr 2024

Before Seanad Éireann

Road Traffic Bill 2024

No. 4 of 2024

5 Apr 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024

No. 22 of 2024

25 Mar 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024

No. 21 of 2024

Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

Leinster House

Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

Ireland is a parliamentary democracy. The National Parliament (Oireachtas) consists of the President and two Houses: Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and Seanad Éireann (the Senate) whose functions and powers derive from the Constitution of Ireland enacted by the people on 1 July 1937. The Houses of the Oireachtas are situated at Leinster House, Dublin.

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