Daily business papers

Dáil Éireann: Topical Issues

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

Tuesday, 16 April 2024 

Deputy Steven Matthews
To update existing legislation regarding rights of way

Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Development of pedestrian and cycle access in the L2455 Lehenaghmore Road improvement scheme

Deputy Pat Buckley
Plans for the LÉ Eithne and its potential to be a focal point of a naval museum

Deputy David Stanton
To establish a full border control post designation at the port of Cork capable of handling food products

Seanad Éireann: Commencement Matters

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

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Senator Tim Lombard
New track facility at Bandon Athletic Club

Senator Tom Clonan
Funding for personal assistants working with private agencies in some HSE CHOs

Senator Annie Hoey
Independent abortion review

Senator Micheál Carrigy
Primary care centres in Ballymahon, Granard and Edgeworthstown, County Longford

Senator Robbie Gallagher
Supports to the farming community in light of ongoing adverse weather conditions

Senator Vincent P. Martin
Update concerning Castletown House and lands in Celbridge, County Kildare