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Dáil Éireann schedule

  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 09 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: Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024 — First Stage

    15:09

    15:09

    Motion(s) without debate

    15:55

    15:55

    Government Business: Statements pre European Council meeting of 21st-22nd March, pursuant to Standing Order 124

    17:47

    17:47

    Government Business: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024 — Second Stage

    19:18

    19:18

    Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re General Practice and Local Health Services 

    22:08

    22:08

    Dáil adjourns

  • 09:00

    09:00

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

    10:30

    10:30

    Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Transport

    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

    13:44

    13:44

    Private Members' Business (Social Democrats): Motion re Accommodation for International Protection Applicants

    16:34

    16:34

    Dáil adjourns

  • Dáil Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
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    Tuesday, 09 April 2024 at 2:00 pm

Seanad Éireann schedule

  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • 13.00

    13.00

    SOS

    13.30

    13.30

    Order of Business

    14.30

    14.30

    SOS

  • 10.30

    10.30

    SOS

    11.00

    11.00

    Order of Business

    11.00

    11.00

    Motion without debate:

    • Motion regarding the Orders of Reference of the Joint Committee on Drugs Use

    12.00

    12.00

    SOS

    13.30

    13.30

    SOS

    14.00

    14.00

    Road Traffic Bill 2024 — Second Stage

  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
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    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
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    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
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    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
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    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
  • Seanad Éireann resumes on
    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
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    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm
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    Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 12 pm

Schedule of meetings

Oireachtas TV

  • 01:00

    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

    02:00

    Committee of Public Accounts
    This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances

    02:45

    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

    05:45

    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

    09:00

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

    10:30

    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

    11:15

    Committee of Public Accounts
    This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances

    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

    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

    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.

    17:10

    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.

    19:15

    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 TV Debates - February 2024
    Discussing the upcoming referenda, the return of the Stormont Assembly and the representation of women in Irish politics
    (ISL)

    21:00

    Around the Houses - February 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

    23:45

    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

  • 01:30

    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

    03:50

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

    06:15

    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.

    07:00

    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

    08:00

    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.

    09:00

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

    10:00

    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.

    21:30

    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

    06:00

    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.

    12:30

    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 - 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 Private Members' Business
    Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.

    21:15

    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

  • 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 Private Members' Business
    When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.

    18:15

    Live Topical Issues
    Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

    19:15

    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)

    20:00

    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

    Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the budgetary formation process especially the macro-economic and fiscal issues that influence the budgetary process

    11:00

    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

    13:00

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

    14:20

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

    16:00

    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.

    17:00

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    18:00

    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.
    (ISL)

    19:00

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

    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)

  • 00:05

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    00:45

    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

    06:05

    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

    09:00

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

    10:55

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    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)

    13:35

    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.

    15:35

    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

    17:20

    Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the budgetary formation process especially the macro-economic and fiscal issues that influence the budgetary process

    18:15

    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

    20:25

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    21:00

    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)

    21:45

    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)

    22:30

    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

  • 03:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    05:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    08:00

    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

    10:00

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    11:15

    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

    14:15

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    15:00

    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)

    15:45

    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)

    16:30

    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.

    18:30

    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)

    19:20

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    20:00

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

    21:00

    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.

    22:00

    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

  • 03:40

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:15

    Committee of Public Accounts
    This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances

    09:00

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

    10:00

    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.

    12:00

    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)

    12:45

    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)

    13:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    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

    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

    21:00

    Around the Houses - February 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

    23:10

    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

  • 04:40

    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.

    07:00

    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

    07:15

    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.

    08:00

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

    09:00

    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.

    20:00

    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”

    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

    09:00

    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.

    20:00

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

    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

    04:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    09:00

    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

    11:20

    11:20

    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

    14:15

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

    16:45

    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)

    17:30

    Questions to an Taoiseach
    The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility
    (ISL)

    18:15

    Leaders' Questions
    Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
    (ISL)

    19:00

    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.
    (ISL)

    20:00

    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”

    22:30

    Statements in the Dáil
    Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.

  • 00:40

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    03:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    04:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:30

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

    07:30

    The Seven Ages of Noel Browne
    An emotional and intimate look at the life, achievements and controversies of one of Ireland’s most iconic parliamentarians, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alan Gilsnenan
    (ISL)

    09:00

    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.

    11:00

    Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
    Members can investigate and identify improvements in the delivery of public services to citizens and to receive petitions from the public.

    12:30

    Committee of Public Accounts
    This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances

    15:15

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

    16:10

    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)

    17:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    19:00

    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.

    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)

    22:10

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

    23:45

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

  • 02:10

    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

    07:40

    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

    11:30

    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)

    13:40

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

    15:00

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

    16:40

    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

    18:30

    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

    20:30

    Oireachtas TV Debates - January 2024
    [SL]We take a look at the recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use and discuss the dangers of misinformation and disinformation
    (ISL)

    21:00

    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)

    21:45

    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)

    22:30

    Statements in the Dáil
    Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.

  • 00:00

    National Bravery Awards 2023
    Coverage of the 2023 National Bravery Awards Ceremony, held in Farmleigh House on 10 November 2023
    (ISL)

    02:05

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    04:25

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    08:20

    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

    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

    13:30

    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.

    15:30

    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.

    16:30

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

    18:00

    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)

    18:45

    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)

    19:25

    Report Launch
    Launch of a Committee report

    20:00

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

    21:00

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

    21:40

    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”

  • 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

    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

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

    12:00

    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)

    12:45

    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)

    13:30

    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

    16:30

    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.

    18:15

    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 TV Debates - March 2024
    Discussing the process and constitutional implications involved in a Taoiseach’s resignation. Plus the challenges and pressures faced by politicians in the digital age

    21:00

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

    10:00

    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

    13:10

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

    16:10

    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

    18:15

    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)

    19:00

    Statements from the Seanad
    Coverage of Statements made in the Seanad on specific matters of national or international interest.

    20:00

    Leaders' Questions
    Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
    (ISL)

    20:45

    Statements in the Dáil
    Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.

    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

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    02:40

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    05:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:10

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

    09:00

    Statements in the Dáil
    Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.

    11:00

    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.

    13:10

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

    15:00

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

    16:30

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

    19:00

    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

    19:45

    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)

    20:45

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

    22:15

    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”



  • (ISL)

  • 02:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    04:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:45

    When the island said ‘Yes’
    Panel discussion on the Good Friday Agreement referendums, featuring key players that contributed to delivering peace on our island, moderated by journalist and broadcaster Sean O’Rourke
    (ISL)

    08:15

    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 1923

    09:00

    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

    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

  • 04:00

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

    04:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    09:00

    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

    11:20

    11:20

    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

    14:15

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

    16:45

    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)

    17:30

    Questions to an Taoiseach
    The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility
    (ISL)

    18:15

    Leaders' Questions
    Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice.
    (ISL)

    19:00

    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.
    (ISL)

    20:00

    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”

    22:30

    Statements in the Dáil
    Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.

Business papers

No business papers were published today

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

Dáil Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Thu, 21 Mar 2024: 37 topics were published, which include 111 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Seanad Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Thu, 21 Mar 2024: 14 topics were published, which include 27 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Committees

Official Report latest update:

Meeting of the Select Committee On Housing, Local Government And Heritage on Tue, 26 Mar 2024.

PQs (Questions)

Official Report latest update:

Thu, 21 Mar 2024: 343 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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Press releases

28 Mar 2024, 12:30

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and Taoiseach publishes Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Access to Cash Bill 2024

25 Mar 2024, 14:50

The Houses of the Oireachtas Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) publishes report contextualising the growth of Ireland's Corporation Tax (CT) receipts

20 Mar 2024, 16:30

Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to discuss range of petitions

20 Mar 2024, 16:10

Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community to resume discussions on Traveller accommodation

20 Mar 2024, 15:45

Committee of Public Accounts to examine 2022 Appropriation Account for An Garda Síochána

Recently considered Bills and Acts

25 Mar 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

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

No. 21 of 2024

20 Mar 2024

Before Seanad Éireann

Control of Dogs (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024

No. 19 of 2024

20 Mar 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024

No. 20 of 2024

12 Mar 2024

Enacted

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Act 2024

No. 9 of 2024

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022

No. 30 of 2022

Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

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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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