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  • 00:15

    Machnamh 100 – Recovering Imagined Futures
    The third Presidential seminar focuses on issues of social class, land and the role of women
    (ISL)

    02:50

    Machnamh 100 – Settlements, Schisms and Civil Strife
    The fourth Presidential seminar involves a consideration of the road to the Treaty and its long-term implications
    (ISL)

    06:10

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

    08:15

    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

    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

    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

    An Ghaeilge sa Dlí
    Dáitií Mac Cárthaigh, Abhcóide

    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.

    19:45

    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.

    20:15

    Northern Voices
    Launch of an exhibition celebrating 100 years of Northern Irish participation in the Seanad with the Cathaoirleach Senator Mark Daly

    21:00

    Around the Houses - July 2023
    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

    23:35

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

  • 01:10

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

    04:00

    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

    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 - July 2023
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.
    (ISL)

    11:00

    Live - Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
    Members will consider and make recommendations for legislative and policy change relating to a statutory right to assist a person to end their life and a statutory right to receive such assistance

    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

    18:20

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

    19:00

    Live - Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
    Members will consider and make recommendations for legislative and policy change relating to a statutory right to assist a person to end their life and a statutory right to receive such assistance

    22:00

    Live Topical Issues
    When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.

    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

    09:30

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

    12:00

    Live - Leaders' Questions
    When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
    (ISL)

    12:35

    Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
    Questions can be on the taking of business which has been promised, matters of public policy or administration, making of secondary legislation, or when Bills or other documents needed in the House will be circulated
    (ISL)

    13:05

    Live Questions to an Taoiseach
    Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
    (ISL)

    13:50

    Live - Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    16:50

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

    20:30

    Live Dáil Matters for Decision
    A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.

    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)

    13:30

    Live - Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    18:00

    Live Topical Issues
    When Deputies who have raised a matter which is topical either nationally or within their constituency are answered by a Member of the Government.

    18:50

    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.

    20:00

    Live - Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    21:00

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

    21:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 02:00

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

    09:10

    National Bravery Awards 2022
    Coverage of the 2022 National Bravery Awards Ceremony, held in Farmleigh House on 18 November 2022
    (ISL)

    10:00

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

    12:20

    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

    14:55

    Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
    Members will consider and make recommendations for legislative and policy change relating to a statutory right to assist a person to end their life and a statutory right to receive such assistance

    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)

  • 00:35

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    04:35

    Machnamh 100 – Empire: Instincts, Interests, Power and Resistance
    Episode 2 of the President’s series of reflections on the context, consequences and continuing reverberations of the War of Independence, Civil War and Partition
    (ISL)

    08:00

    Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
    Members will consider and make recommendations for legislative and policy change relating to a statutory right to assist a person to end their life and a statutory right to receive such assistance

    10:00

    Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth+A181
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    10:35

    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

    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

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

    18:00

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

    20:00

    Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    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

    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.

  • 01:00

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    03:10

    Machnamh 100 – Empire: Instincts, Interests, Power and Resistance
    Episode 2 of the President’s series of reflections on the context, consequences and continuing reverberations of the War of Independence, Civil War and Partition
    (ISL)

    06:10

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

    09:40

    Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action
    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

    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

    An Ghaeilge sa Dlí
    Dáitií Mac Cárthaigh, Abhcóide

    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 - September 2023
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.

    21:10

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

  • 00:45

    00:45

    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.

    02:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:25

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

    08:15

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

    11:05

    Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth+A181
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    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.

    17:00

    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.

    19:35

    Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth+A181
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    20:15

    Crinniú na nÓg 2022 - An Interview with Ceann Comhairle Seán Fearghaíl, TD
    To Mark the Crinniú na nÓg Festival, the Ceann Comhairle sits down for an interview in the Dáil Chamber with two young, aspiring filmmakers and producers

    21:00

    Around the Houses - September 2023
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

    23:40

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

  • 01:40

    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

    05:10

    Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
    Members will consider and make recommendations for legislative and policy change relating to a statutory right to assist a person to end their life and a statutory right to receive such assistance

    07:05

    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 - September 2023
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.

    11:00

    Joint Committee on Assisted Dying
    Members will consider and make recommendations for legislative and policy change relating to a statutory right to assist a person to end their life and a statutory right to receive such assistance

    12:00

    Oireachtas TV Pre-Budget Debate
    Recorded live in Leinster House on 10th October 2024

    13:00

    Budget 2024 Speech
    Budget 2024 speech by Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance and Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
    (ISL)

    14:30

    Budget 2024 Statements
    Coverage of Budget 2024 statements
    (ISL)

    17:00

    Budget Statements 2024
    Coverage of Budget 2024 statements

    20:30

    Statements - Budget 2024
    Statements on General Financial Resolution

  • 00:00

    Live Dáil Matters for Decision
    A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.

    00:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

    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.

    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

    Budget 2024
    Coverage of Budget 2024 statements, financial resolutions and speeches

    15:55

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

    16:55

    Statements - Budget 2024
    Statements on General Financial Resolution

    22:00

    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)

    22:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 04:00

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

    09:30

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

    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

    Statements - Budget 2024
    Statements on General Financial Resolution

    18:15

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

    20:40

    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.

    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

    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

    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)

    22:00

    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)

    23:00

    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)

  • 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)

    16:00

    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)

    17:00

    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)

    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)

    13:00

    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)

    14:00

    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)

    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)

    22:00

    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)

    23:00

    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)

  • 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)

    16:00

    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)

    17:00

    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)

    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

  • 00:45

    00:45

    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.

    02:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:25

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

    08:15

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

    11:05

    Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth+A181
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    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.

    17:00

    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.

    19:35

    Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth+A181
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    20:15

    Crinniú na nÓg 2022 - An Interview with Ceann Comhairle Seán Fearghaíl, TD
    To Mark the Crinniú na nÓg Festival, the Ceann Comhairle sits down for an interview in the Dáil Chamber with two young, aspiring filmmakers and producers

    21:00

    Around the Houses - September 2023
    A look back on some of the main events in the past month.

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

    23:40

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

Watch now

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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, 5 Oct 2023: 42 topics were published, which include 110 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Seanad Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Thu, 5 Oct 2023: 10 topics were published, which include 20 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Committees

Official Report latest update:

Meeting of the Select Committee On Environment And Climate Action on Thu, 5 Oct 2023.

PQs (Questions)

Official Report latest update:

Thu, 5 Oct 2023: 371 Parliamentary Questions answered.

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

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

Budget 2024

Budget 2024

The Budget will be announced on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. On the day you can watch the Budget Statement live from Dáil Éireann on Oireachtas TV and read the Official Report of the debate, which will be published incrementally on the day.

Meanwhile, learn more about the pre-budget discussions in the Oireachtas.

European Conference of Presidents of Parliament

European Conference of Presidents of Parliament

Speakers and presidents of parliament from the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as the heads of other interparliamentary assemblies, gathered in Dublin for a major European parliamentary summit.

The conference debated the conflict in Ukraine, challenges to democracy and equality and diversity in public representation.

News

Ireland and EU flags seen from below against a blue sky

2 Oct 2023, 11.30

Weekly update from the Oireachtas National Parliament Office for the European Union

Speakers of the House of Lords and House of Commons with Ukrainian Speaker, pictured at ECPP 2023 in Dublin

29 Sep 2023, 19.00

ECPP in Dublin concludes with pledge of "unwavering commitment to stand with Ukraine"

Bilateral meeting with President of the Assembly of the Council of Europe

29 Sep 2023, 09.00

ECPP affords the opportunity for beneficial bilateral meetings

Press releases

6 Oct 2023, 11:28

Committee on Budgetary Oversight has published its Report on Sovereign Wealth Funds

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5 Oct 2023, 15:40

Committee on Budgetary Oversight has published its Pre-Budget 2024 Report

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4 Oct 2023, 15:45

Committee of Public Accounts to examine HSE’s 2022 Financial Statements

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4 Oct 2023, 15:00

Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to meet with HSE regarding closure of vital health services in Galway, Cork and Tipperary

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4 Oct 2023, 10:20

Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss update on Forestry Programme and Strategy with Minister McConalogue and Minister of State Hackett

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Recently considered Bills and Acts

11 Oct 2023

Before Seanad Éireann

Control of Exports Bill 2023

No. 38 of 2023

View Bill

10 Oct 2023

Before Seanad Éireann

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023

No. 3 of 2023

View Bill

5 Oct 2023

Before Seanad Éireann

Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022

No. 54 of 2022

View Bill

5 Oct 2023

Before Dáil Éireann

Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023

No. 66 of 2023

View Bill
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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