Mon, 21 Sep
No business is currently scheduled.
Tue, 22 Sep
- Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) (Smokefree Generation) Bill 2026 — First Stage
- Dublin Local Authorities (Visitor Accommodation Levy) Bill 2026 — First Stage
- Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (1)
(any division claimed to be taken immediately)
- Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (2)
(any division claimed to be taken immediately)
- Motion re Fifteenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection
(any division claimed to be taken immediately)
Government Business: Social Welfare, Civil Registration and Charities (Amendment) Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Home Heating Oil (Emergency Mineral Oil Tax Reduction) Bill 2026 (Second Stage)
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Dáil adjourns
Wed, 23 Sep
Private Members' Business (Independent Technical Group): Motion re Fuel, Energy and Carbon Tax Relief
Other Members’ Questions
Questions on Policy or Legislation
Bills for Introduction: Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026 — First Stage
Referral to Committee: Seller’s Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021 — Order for Committee Stage
SOS
Government Business: Disability (Amendment) Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Government Business: Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Defective Concrete Blocks Social Homes Scheme 2026
- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on Passenger Name Record data
(to conclude within 1 hour and any divisions claimed thereon shall be taken immediately)
- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on Passenger Name Record data
(to conclude within 1 hour and any divisions claimed shall be taken immediately)
- Waste Management (Single Household Waste Collection Service) Bill 2026 — Second Stage
- Motion re Neutrality and Triple Lock (Amendment)
- Motion re €500 electricity credits for households funded by an electricity consumption levy on data centres (Amendment)
- Home Heating Oil (Emergency Mineral Oil Tax Reduction) Bill 2026 — Second Stage (Amendment)
- Motion re Fuel, Energy and Carbon Tax Relief (Amendment)
Dáil adjourns
Thu, 24 Sep
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Social Protection
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Transport
Other Members’ Questions
Questions on Policy or Legislation
Bills for Introduction: Non-Binary and Intersex Recognition Bill 2026 — First Stage
SOS
Government Business: Statements on World Pharmacists Week
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025 — Second Stage
Dáil adjourns
Fri, 25 Sep
No business is currently scheduled.
Mon, 28 Sep
No business is currently scheduled.
Tue, 29 Sep
Bills for Introduction: Artificial Intelligence Companion Services (Protection of Children) Bill 2026 — First Stage
- Motion re Statement of Estimates for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission
- Motion re Sittings and Business of the Dáil
Government Business: Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Public Transport and Fare Increases
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Tánaiste and Minister for Finance
Dáil adjourns
Wed, 30 Sep
Private Members' Business (Social Democrats): Motion re Introduce a Windfall Tax on the Excess Profits of Energy Companies
Other Members’ Questions
Questions on Policy or Legislation
SOS
Government Business: Statements on Migration and Citizenship
Government Business: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026 — Report and Final Stages
- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025 — Second Stage
- Motion re Public Transport and Fare Increases (Amendment)
- Motion re Introduce a Windfall Tax on the Excess Profits of Energy Companies (Amendment)
Dáil adjourns
Thu, 1 Oct
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Other Members’ Questions
Questions on Policy or Legislation
Bills for Introduction: Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026 — First Stage
SOS
Government Business: Railway Safety Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Dáil adjourns
Fri, 2 Oct
No business is currently scheduled.
Mon, 5 Oct
No business is currently scheduled.
Tue, 6 Oct
Government Business: Budget Statements
SOS
- Allocation-of-Time motion by Government Chief Whip
(without debate)
- Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance [2026]
(to be debated in Committee style and any divisions to be taken immediately by electronic means)
Deferred Divisions: Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026 — Second Stage
Dáil adjourns
Wed, 7 Oct
Other Members’ Questions
Government Business: Leaders' Speeches on Budget [General Financial Resolution, resumed]
SOS
Government Business: Budget Debate [General Financial Resolution, resumed]
Dáil adjourns
Thu, 8 Oct
Other Members’ Questions
Questions on Policy or Legislation
SOS
Government Business: Statements on World Mental Health Day
Government Business: Statements on National Breastfeeding Week
Government Business: Budget Debate [General Financial Resolution, resumed]
Dáil adjourns
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Mon, 28 Sep
No business is currently scheduled. -
Tue, 29 Sep
14:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, Labour Party, Independent and Parties Technical Group)15:04
Bills for Introduction: Artificial Intelligence Companion Services (Protection of Children) Bill 2026 — First Stage
15:55
Government Business: Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation Bill 2026 — Second Stage
(Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration) -
Wed, 30 Sep
10:00
Private Members' Business (Social Democrats): Motion re Introduce a Windfall Tax on the Excess Profits of Energy Companies
12:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group, Independent Technical Group)16:37
Government Business: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026 — Report and Final Stages
(Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment)18:07
Government Business- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Thu, 1 Oct
12:00
Leaders' Questions (Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, Labour Party, Independent Technical Group)13:12
Bills for Introduction: Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026 — First Stage
18:31
Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026 — Second Stage
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Fri, 2 Oct
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Sat, 3 Oct
No business is currently scheduled. -
Today, 4 Oct
No business is currently scheduled.
Mon, 28 Sep
No business is currently scheduled
Tue, 29 Sep
SOS
Government Business
- Motion re Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Readmission Agreement between the EU and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
(Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration)
- Motion re Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the Readmission Agreement between the EU and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
(Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration)
SOS
Wed, 30 Sep
SOS
SOS
SOS
Government Business: Statements on the School Meals Programme
Thu, 1 Oct
Motion(s) without debate
- Motion re the Report of the Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence entitled ‘First interim Report’
- Motion re the Report of the Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport entitled ‘Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill
- Motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October 2026
Fri, 2 Oct
No business is currently scheduled
Mon, 5 Oct
No business is currently scheduled
Tue, 6 Oct
SOS
Government Business: Statements on Budget 2027 [Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation]
Wed, 7 Oct
SOS
Government Business: Statements on Budget 2027 [Department of Finance]
SOS
Private Members’ Business: Motion re a referendum on Irish neutrality and protection of the Triple Lock
Thu, 8 Oct
Motion(s) without debate: Motion re the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Youth entitled ‘Report on Evaluating the Impacts of the School Meals Programme’.
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Mon, 28 Sep
No business is currently scheduled -
Tue, 29 Sep
14:45
SOS15:30
Government Business- Motion re Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Readmission Agreement between the EU and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Motion re Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing of the Readmission Agreement between the EU and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
16:30
SOS -
Wed, 30 Sep
12:15
SOS14:15
SOS15:30
SOS16:00
Government Business: Statements on the School Meals Programme
(Department of Social Protection) -
Thu, 1 Oct
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Fri, 2 Oct
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Sat, 3 Oct
No business is currently scheduled -
Today, 4 Oct
No business is currently scheduled
Fri, 25 Sep
Mon, 28 Sep
No business is currently scheduled
Tue, 29 Sep
- Mr. Brian Batt, Head of Aquaculture and Foreshore Management Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Ms. Katie Carney, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Mr. Eoin McCormack, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Dr. Shane McCarthy, Chair, Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board
- Mr. Michael Mulloy, Board Member, Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board
- Mr. Karl Brogan, Secretary, Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board
- Ms. Joanne Gaffney, Aquaculture Section Manager, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board)
- Dr. Vera O'Donovan, Regional Development Manager, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board)
- Dr. Glenn Nolan, Director, Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine Institute
- Dr. Francis O'Beirn, Section Manager Aquaculture Advice and Benthos Ecology, Marine Environment & Food Safety Services, Marine Institute
- Mr. Julian de Spáinn, Ard-Rúnaí, Conradh na Gaeilge
- Mr. John Prendergast, Bainisteoir Abhcóideachta Chonradh na Gaeilge, Conradh na Gaeilge
- Ms. Niamh Breathnach, Comhordaitheoir Cearta Teanga – an Ghaeltacht, Conradh na Gaeilge
- Mr. Donncha Ó hÉallaithe, Cathaoirleach, Bánú
- Mr. Dónall Ó Cnáimhsí, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga Mheitheal Pleanála Teanga an Iarthuairscirt, Tinteán
- Mr. Páidí Ó Sé, Bainisteoir Chomharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, Tinteán
- Ms. Caroline Ní Nualláin, Bainisteoir Chomharchumann Forbartha Mhúscraí, Tinteán
- Mr. Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth
- Ms. Afra Ronayne, Regulation and Commercial Manager, ESB Networks DAC
- Mr. Alan Rossiter, Head of Strategy and Network Development, ESB Networks DAC
- Mr. Nicholas Tarrant, Managing Director of ESB Networks, ESB Networks DAC
- Mr. Errol Close, Chief Corporate Services Officer, EirGrid
- Dr. Liam Ryan, Chief Energy Transition Officer, EirGrid
- Mr. Mark Dineen , Director of Technology Services, EirGrid
- Mr. Jim Gannon, Commissioner, Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Mr. Rory Mee, Acting Director for Energy Safety, Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Mr. Conor McEvoy, Manager Electricity Networks, Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Dr. Philip Hemmingway, Director of Decarbonisation, Commission for Regulation of Utilities
Pre-legislative scrutiny of a general scheme: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026
- Ms. Fiona Crowley, Director of Law and Policy, Amnesty International Ireland
- Ms. Gráinne Teggart, Deputy Director - Northern Ireland, Amnesty International UK
- Mr. Alan Brecknell, Advocacy Support Worker, The Pat Finucane Centre
- Mr. Joe O'Brien, Executive Director, Irish Council for Civil Liberties
- Ms. Emily Williams, Policing and Justice Policy Officer, Irish Council for Civil Liberties
- Mr. Daniel Holder, Director, Committee on the Administration of Justice
- Ms. Anne Barry, Principal Officer, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
- Mr. Richard Gow, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Pre-legislative scrutiny of a general scheme: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026
- Ms. Kathleen Leader SC, The Bar of Ireland
- Ms. Elizabeth Spelman BL., The Bar of Ireland
- Mr. David Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Data Protection Commission
- Mr. Stephen Ryan, Assistant Commissioner, Data Protection Commission
- Ms. Anne Barry, Principal Officer, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
- Mr. Richard Gow, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Private Session
- Sarah Owen, Project Leader, Crosscare - Irish Diaspora Support Project
Wed, 30 Sep
- Ms. Mellany McLoone, Integrated Health Area manager, Dublin North City West, Health Service Executive
- Mr. Brian O'Connell, National Director, Head of Strategic Health Infrastructure and Capital Delivery, Health Service Executive
- Mr. Gerard Tully, Assistant National Director, Disability Services, HSE, Health Service Executive
- Ms. Nicola McKenna, Assistant National Director, Disability, HSE Capital & Estates, Health Service Executive
- Dr. Rosie Gowran, Clinical Lead, National Clinical Programme for People with Disability, Health Service Executive
- Assistant Commissioner Denis Ferry, Roads Policing & Community Engagement (RPCE), An Garda Síochána
- Chief Superintendent Brian Sugrue, Director of Training and Development, Garda College, An Garda Síochána
- Mr. Rónán Hession, Assistant Secretary General, Department of Social Protection
- Mr. John O'Toole, Principal Officer, Department of Social Protection
- Ms. Denise Ryan, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Social Protection
- Ms. Karen Henry, Higher Executive Officer, Department of Social Protection
- Dr. Andrew O'Regan
- Dr. Kirsten Fuller
- Mr. Simon Fahey, Principal Officer, Oral Health Unit, Department of Health
- Ms. Denise McCarthy , Assistant Principal, Department of Health
- Ms. Katen Duffy , Administrative Officer, Department of Health
- Mr. Cian Ó Lionáin, Assistant Secretary General with responsibility for Sport, Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
- Mr. Ciarán Shanley, Principal Officer Sports Policy, Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
- Dr. Úna May, CEO, Sport Ireland
- Mr. Colm McGinty, Director of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Strategy, Sport Ireland
- Ms. Helen McHugh, Director of Ethics and Integrity at Sport, Sport Ireland
- Mr. David Courell, Chief Executive Officer, Football Association of Ireland
- Ms. Aoife Rafferty, People & Culture Director, Football Association of Ireland
- Mr. Tony Keohane, Independent Chair of the FAI Board, Football Association of Ireland
- Mr. Paul Cooke, President of the FAI, Football Association of Ireland
- Ms. Deirdre Ardagh, Legal & Governance Director, Football Association of Ireland
- Mr. John Martin, Director of Football, Football Association of Ireland
- Ms. Cliodhna O’Neill, Assistant Secretary, Schools, Social Inclusion and Youth Affairs, Department of Education and Youth
- Ms. Gráinne Cullen, Principal Officer, Department of Education and Youth
- Mr. Micheál Killilea, Asst. Principal Officer, Social Inclusion Unit, Department of Education and Youth
- Dr. Paul Alexander, Senior Statistician (PO), Central Statistics Office, on secondment to the Dept., Department of Education and Youth
- Mr. Brendan Doody, Principal Officer, Department of Education and Youth
- Dr. Adele Bergin, Associate Research Professor, Economic and Social Research Institute
- Professor Martina Lawless, Director, Economic and Social Research Institute
- Mr. Fergal O'Brien, Executive Director, Policy, Lobbying and Global Affairs, IBEC
- Mr. Michael D’Arcy, Programme Lead for the Ibec/CBI Joint Business Council, IBEC
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Correspondence
Engagement on the progress of NDP Sectoral Plan: Health
- Mr. Derek Tierney, Secretary General, Department of Health
- Mr. Paul Flanagan, Acting Assistant Secretary, Health Infrastructure Division, Department of Health
- Ms. Aonraid Dunne, Principal Officer, Strategic Health Infrastructure Planning, Department of Health
- Mr. Eamonn Quinn, Principal Officer, Major Capital Projects, Department of Health
- Mr. Brian O'Connell, Health Service Executive, National Director, Head of Strategic Health Infrastructure and Capital Delivery, Department of Health
- Mr. Micheál Conneely, Health Service Executive, National Director, Strategic Health Infrastructure, Department of Health
- Mr. Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, HSE, Department of Health
- Ms. Sarah Lynch, Policy, Compliance and Research Manager, Dogs Trust Ireland
- Ms. Niamh Curran-Kelly, Veterinary and Welfare Manager, Dogs Trust Ireland
- Mr. Conor Dowling, Director of Advocacy & Policy, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Dr. Elise O'Byrne White, Veterinary Director, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Mr. Bartley Finnerty, Superintendent Inspector, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Mr. Paul Savage, CEO & Founder, Dogs.ie
- Mr. Tim O'Mahony, CEO, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Mr. Garvan McFeeley, IGDB Committee Member, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Ms. Chris Conneely, CEO, Irish Blue Cross
- Dr. Claire Corridan BVMS PhD MRCVS, Director, Irish Blue Cross
- Ms. Corina Fitzsimons, Communications Executive, Irish Blue Cross
- Ms. Karen Cullen, Principal Officer, Department of Finance
- Mr. Patrick Carr, Assistant Principal, Department of Finance
Thu, 1 Oct
- Ms. Kate Duggan, Chief Executive, Child and Family Agency (Tusla)
- Mr. Pat Smyth, National Director for Finance & Corporate Services, Child and Family Agency (Tusla)
- Ms. Rosarii Mannion, National Director for People & Changes, Child and Family Agency (Tusla)
- Mr. Gerry Hone, National Director for Services & Integration, Child and Family Agency (Tusla)
- Ms. Crona Barry, Head of Financial Excellence and Governance, Child and Family Agency (Tusla)
- Mr. Andrew Patterson, Principal Officer, Department of Children, Disability and Equality
- Ms. Lara Hynes, Assistant Secretary, Department of Children, Disability and Equality
- Mr. Seamus McCarthy, Comptroller and Auditor General, Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
- Ms. Irena Grzebieniak, Deputy Director, Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
- Mr. Puneet Kukreja, Resilient Nation Leader and Head of Cyber, Ernst & Young Ireland
- Dr. Eoin Byrne, Cluster Manager, Cyber Ireland
- Mr. Pat Larkin, Advisory Board Member, Cyber Ireland
- Professor Tom Acton, Business Information Systems, University of Galway
- Professor Ursula Kilkelly
- Professor Conor O'Mahony
- Dr. Aisling Parkes
Launch of the Report on ‘Supports and Experiences of Victims of Crime’
Fri, 2 Oct
No business is currently scheduled
Mon, 5 Oct
No business is currently scheduled
Tue, 6 Oct
- Comhairle Contae Chiarraí
- Comhairle Contae Chorcaí
- Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall
- Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo
- Comhairle Contae na Mí
- Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe
- Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe
- Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge
- Professor David J Hickton
- Mr. Lorcan Allen , Director of The Irish Data Centre Supplier Alliance, Irish Data Centre Supplier Alliance
- Mr. Tom Parlon , Chair of The Irish Data Centre Supplier Alliance, Irish Data Centre Supplier Alliance
Wed, 7 Oct
- National Transport Authority
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Briefing on the General Scheme of Merchant Shipping (International Conventions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026
Private Session
Long-term strategy and plans for the future development of Irish ports
- Port of Cork
- Shannon Foynes Port Company
- Dublin Port Company
- Mr. David Leach, Assistant Secretary, Department of Health
- Mr. Kieran Cashman, Principal Officer, Department of Health
- Ms. Eve Garavan, Assistant Principal Officer, Department of Health
- Mr. Eoghan Flynn, Higher Executive Officer, Department of Health
- Professor Maggie Cusack, President, Munster Technological University
- John O'Rourke, Chief Operations Officer, Campus Life Services, University of Limerick
- Professor Ciara Meehan, Dean of Students, University of Galway
- John Gill, Chief Operating Officer, University of Galway
- Dr. Declan Raftery, Chief Operations Officer, Dublin City University
- John Kilcoyne, Chief Financial Officer, Dublin City University
- Dr. Deirdre Lillis, President, Technological University Dublin
- Sally-Anne Sherry, Chief Operations Officer, Technological University Dublin
- Mr. Cian Ó Lionáin, Assistant Secretary General with responsibility for Sport, Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
- Sport Ireland
- Mr. Jarlath Burns, President, Gaelic Athletic Association
- Mr. Tom Ryan, Ard Stiúrthóir, Gaelic Athletic Association
- Ms. Lyn Savage, CEO, Ladies Gaelic Football Association
- Ms. Trina Murray, President, Ladies Gaelic Football Association
- Mr. Brian Molloy, President, The Camogie Association
- Ms. Karen Dessain-Gelinet, CEO, The Camogie Association
- Dog Law Ireland
- Irish Kennel Club
- National Association of Regional Game Councils
- The Hunting Association of Ireland
- Dr. James Choiseul, Director of Food Safety and Animal Welfare, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Dr. Mary McCarthy, Principal Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Ms. Mairead Cooney, Assistant Principal, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Mr. Dillon Hennessy, Assistant Principal, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Thu, 8 Oct
- Minister Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Youth
- An Garda Síochána
- Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
- Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
- Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
- Mr. Olan Doogan-Bellec, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel Member, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel
- Ms. Amelia Rushe, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel Member, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel
- Ms. Holly Cahill, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel Member, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel
- Mr. Rohan Cooney, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel Member, Ombudsman for Children's Office Youth Advisory Panel
- Mr. Timmy Hammersley, Head of Participation & Rights Education, Ombudsman for Children's Office
- Ms. Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality, Prepardness and Crisis Management, European Commission
Fri, 9 Oct
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Mon, 28 Sep
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Tue, 29 Sep
10.00
Joint Committee on Children and Equality
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
11.00
Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
CR2, LH 2000
11:00Private Session11:25Pre-legislative scrutiny of Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 202611.00
11:00Private Session12:00Soláthar Tithíochta i gCeantair Ghaeltachta11.00
Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
CR1, LH 2000
11:00Exchange of views with Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner12:00Private Session14.15
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
15.00
Pre-legislative scrutiny of a general scheme: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026
Pre-legislative scrutiny of a general scheme: Legacy of the Troubles Bill 2026
Private Session
15.00
Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade
CR2, LH 2000
15:00Discussion on Diaspora Engagement15.30
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
15.30
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
CR4, LH 2000
Private Meeting
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Wed, 30 Sep
09.30
Joint Committee on Disability Matters
CR1, LH 2000
09:30Living arrangements for persons with disabilities – resumed11:30Private Session09.30
Joint Committee on Transport
CR4, LH 2000
09:30Private Session09:45Road Safety Recent Incidents on the Motorway Network09.30
Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
CR3, LH 2000
09:30Private Session09:45Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-203009.30
CR2, LH 2000
09:30Detailed Scrutiny of the Health (Abolition of the Three Day Wait Rule) Amendment Bill 202610:45Pre-legislative scrutiny of a general scheme: Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill 202612.30
Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
CR1, LH 2000
12:30FAI: Matters relating to Safeguarding, Governance and Football14:30Private Session12.30
Joint Committee on Education and Youth
CR4, LH 2000
12:30Private Session12:45Update on the DEIS and DEIS Plus Programme12.30
Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen
CR3, LH 2000
12:30Private Session13:00Consideration of Public Petition No. P00014/25 - Reform Irish Laws on Pet Theft 2025Consideration of Public Petition No. P00041/25 - Fair Citizenship: 3 Years for Ukrainians Under Temporary Protection in IrelandConsideration of Public Petition No. P00062/25 - Mandatory Mental Health Breaks in SchoolsConsideration of Public Petition No P00073/25 - Mandatory Judicial Training in Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control for Judges.Consideration of Public Petition No P00090/25 - Review of the State’s Prosecution of Historic Sexual Offences.Consideration of Public Petition No P00018/26 - Put Supports in Place for Victims of Domestic ViolenceAny other business12.30
12:30Private Session12:50An all-island Macro Economic Model, potential for business14.30
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
15.30
Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery
CR1, LH 2000
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Correspondence
Engagement on the progress of NDP Sectoral Plan: Health
15.30
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food
CR4, LH 2000
15:30Pre Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 202616:45Pre Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 202615.30
CR3, LH 2000
15:30Pre-legislative scrutiny of a general scheme: Asset Covered Securities (Amendment) Bill -
Thu, 1 Oct
09.30
Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
MS Teams Virtual Meeting
Private Meeting
09.30
CR3, LH 2000
09:30Private Session10:00Minutes of previous meetingsCorrespondenceWork programmeAny other business10:30Opening Statements and Briefing DocumentsFinancial Statements: 2025 Tusla 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements09.30
Joint Committee on Defence and National Security
CR4, LH 2000
09:30Building National Resilience and Cyber-Defence11:00Private Session09.30
Joint Committee on Children and Equality
CR2, LH 2000
09:30Ireland’s pathway to incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Irish Law (resumed)12.30
Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community
CR2, LH 2000
Private Meeting
13.00
Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Audio Visual Room, LH 2000
Launch of the Report on ‘Supports and Experiences of Victims of Crime’
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Fri, 2 Oct
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Mon, 21 Sep
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Mon, 28 Sep
Joint Committee: European Union Affairs
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Agriculture and Food
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community
Members can consider and address key issues affecting the Traveller community through human rights principles
Joint Committee: Artificial Intelligence
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Leaders' Questions Tuesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Leaders' Questions Wednesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Leaders' Questions Thursday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Dáil: 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.
Dáil: 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.
Dáil: 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.
Around the Houses - July 2026 (ISL)
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
Tue, 29 Sep
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
Joint Committee: Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
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.
A Day in May (ISL)
Ten years ago Charlie Bird conducted a series of interviews around the Marriage Equality referendum, that were used by Colin Murphy for his play , A Day in May. A decade on, Colin sets out on a journey of discovery of the effect the referendum had on individuals - the same individuals that Charlie spoke to years earlier
OWL Graduation Ceremony 2026 (ISL)
The OWL Programme is an applied learning, development and socialisation programme for young adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Houses of the Oireachtas is the first parliament in the world to host an initiative of this kind
Live: Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
Live: Seanad Commencement Matters
An opportunity for Senators to raise a matter which is topical either nationally or within their area of competence and which is answered by a Member of the Government.
Live - Leaders' Questions (ISL)
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Live: Dáil Order of Business
The Dáil considers proposals made to it by the Business Committee on the agenda of business to be taken in the Chamber
Live - Questions to an Taoiseach (ISL)
Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.
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.
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
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.
Wed, 30 Sep
Leaders' Questions Replay (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
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.
Live: Joint Committee on Transport
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
Live - Leaders' Questions (ISL)
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation (ISL)
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
Live: Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
Live: Dáil Deferred Decisions
A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.
Leaders' Questions Replay (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Thu, 1 Oct
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
Live - Joint Committee on Children and Equality (ISL)
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies
Live: Joint Committee on Children and Equality
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their remit.
Live - Leaders' Questions (ISL)
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation (ISL)
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
Live: Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances.
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.
Live: Dáil Private Members' Bill
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.
Leaders' Questions Replay (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Fri, 2 Oct
Joint Committee: Climate, Environment and Energy
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Artificial Intelligence
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies
In Focus – September 2026 (ISL)
Flor MacCarthy is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the State of the European Union Address, the upcoming legislative agenda, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments on Irish Unity
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.
Commencement Matters (ISL)
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
Sat, 3 Oct
Joint Committee: Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Foreign Affairs and Trade
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Dáil: Statements
Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.
Seanad Motion
Motions are proposed to the House and Members then debate the merits of the motion. Motions can be decided upon by consensus or by vote
Seanad: Statements
Coverage of Statements made in the Seanad on specific matters of national or international interest.
Joint Committee: Agriculture and Food
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
A Day in May (ISL)
Ten years ago Charlie Bird conducted a series of interviews around the Marriage Equality referendum, that were used by Colin Murphy for his play , A Day in May. A decade on, Colin sets out on a journey of discovery of the effect the referendum had on individuals - the same individuals that Charlie spoke to years earlier
Questions to an Taoiseach (ISL)
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility
Commencement Matters (ISL)
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
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.
Joint Committee: Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Education and Youth
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Seanad Motion
Motions are proposed to the House and Members then debate the merits of the motion. Motions can be decided upon by consensus or by vote
Leaders' Questions Tuesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Leaders' Questions Wednesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Leaders' Questions Thursday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Today, 4 Oct
Joint Committee - Disability Matters (ISL)
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Health
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
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
In Focus – September 2026 (ISL)
Flor MacCarthy is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the State of the European Union Address, the upcoming legislative agenda, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments on Irish Unity
OWL Graduation Ceremony 2026 (ISL)
The OWL Programme is an applied learning, development and socialisation programme for young adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Houses of the Oireachtas is the first parliament in the world to host an initiative of this kind
Leaders' Questions Tuesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Leaders' Questions Wednesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Leaders' Questions Thursday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Questions to an Taoiseach (ISL)
The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility
Perspectives - Eamon Ryan (ISL)
In this series, Sean O’Rourke sits down with former Members of the Oireachtas to discuss their life in politics. This week, Sean is joined by former leader of the Green Party and Minister, Eamon Ryan
In Focus – September 2026 (ISL)
Flor MacCarthy is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the State of the European Union Address, the upcoming legislative agenda, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments on Irish Unity
The Geneva Window - Through A Glass Darkly (ISL)
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.
Around the Houses - July 2026 (ISL)
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
Joint Committee : Transport
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
Joint Committee: Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
Mon, 5 Oct
Joint Committee: 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.
Irish Association of Former Parliamentarians 2024
9th Annual Seminar - "The Challenges and Opportunities of a Multicultural Society", recorded in Leinster House on 12/3/24
Seanad: Statements
Coverage of Statements made in the Seanad on specific matters of national or international interest.
Seanad Public Consultation Committee
This committee gives both the public and interest groups access to Seanad Éireanns' work on legislative and public policy issues
Joint Committee: Defence and National Security
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
State of The European Union (ISL)
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, gives her annual address to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg
Leaders' Questions Tuesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Leaders' Questions Wednesday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Leaders' Questions Thursday (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
Dáil: 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.
Dáil: 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.
Dáil: 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.
World Music Day 2025
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy hosts a special performance in Leinster House featuring traditional Irish music and dance to celebrate World Music Day
Around the Houses - July 2026 (ISL)
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
Tue, 6 Oct
Joint Committee - Disability Matters (ISL)
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
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
Joint Committee: Education and Youth
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
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.
OWL Graduation Ceremony 2026 (ISL)
The OWL Programme is an applied learning, development and socialisation programme for young adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Houses of the Oireachtas is the first parliament in the world to host an initiative of this kind
Around the Houses - July 2026 (ISL)
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
Live: Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
Live: Budget 2027 – Oireachtas TV Debates Special
Flor MacCarthy and guests provide analysis and insights ahead of Budget 2027
Live - Budget 2027 Speech (ISL)
Budget 2027 speech by Simon Harris Táinaiste, Minister for Finance and Jack Chambers TD , Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Wed, 7 Oct
Live: Dáil Deferred Decisions
A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.
Budget 2027 – Oireachtas TV Debates Special
Flor MacCarthy and guests provide analysis and insights ahead of Budget 2027
Budget 2027 Speech (ISL)
Budget 2027 speech by Simon Harris Táinaiste, Minister for Finance and Jack Chambers TD , Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Joint Committee - Disability Matters (ISL)
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
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
Live - Leaders' Questions (ISL)
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Leaders' Questions Replay (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Thu, 8 Oct
Live: Joint Committee on Education and Youth
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
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
Live - Leaders' Questions (ISL)
When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation (ISL)
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
Live: Seanad Public Consultation Committee
This committee gives both the public and interest groups access to Seanad Éireanns' work on legislative and public policy issues
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.
Live: Dáil Private Members' Bill
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.
Leaders' Questions Replay (ISL)
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
Oireachtas TV
-
Mon, 28 Sep
00:00
Joint Committee: European Union Affairs
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies01:40
Joint Committee: Agriculture and Food
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies04:00
Joint Committee: Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies06:20
Joint Committee: Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community
Members can consider and address key issues affecting the Traveller community through human rights principles08:00
Joint Committee: Artificial Intelligence
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies10:00
Joint Committee: Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies12:30
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)13:10
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. Followed by Other Member's Questions
(ISL)14:15
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
(ISL)15:00
Dáil: 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
Dáil: 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
Dáil: 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.21:00
Around the Houses - July 2026
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 -
Tue, 29 Sep
00:10
Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government departments and agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances04:20
Joint Committee: Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies07:00
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.09:40
A Day in May
Ten years ago Charlie Bird conducted a series of interviews around the Marriage Equality referendum, that were used by Colin Murphy for his play , A Day in May. A decade on, Colin sets out on a journey of discovery of the effect the referendum had on individuals - the same individuals that Charlie spoke to years earlier
(ISL)10:30
OWL Graduation Ceremony 2026
The OWL Programme is an applied learning, development and socialisation programme for young adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Houses of the Oireachtas is the first parliament in the world to host an initiative of this kind
(ISL)11:10
Live: Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.13:30
Live: Seanad Commencement Matters
An opportunity for Senators to raise a matter which is topical either nationally or within their area of competence and which is answered by a Member of the Government.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
Live: Dáil Order of Business
The Dáil considers proposals made to it by the Business Committee on the agenda of business to be taken in the Chamber15:05
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 Government19:25
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.21:20
Live: Parliamentary Questions
When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility23:00
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. -
Wed, 30 Sep
00:15
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)01:00
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings03:15
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas05:40
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas07:50
Oireachtas Replay
Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas09:00
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.09:45
Live: Joint Committee on Transport
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)12:45
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)13:10
Live: Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.14:30
Live: Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government19:10
Live: Dáil Deferred Decisions
A period set aside for the taking of votes on motions that have been previously debated.20:00
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)20:45
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
Thu, 1 Oct
01:10
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings03:20
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings05:45
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings07:00
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings08:45
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 responsibility09:30
Live - Joint Committee on Children and Equality
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies
(ISL)11:30
Live: Joint Committee on Children and Equality
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their 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)12:45
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)13:10
Live: Committee of Public Accounts
This committee works to ensure accountability and transparency in the way Government agencies allocate, spend and manage their finances.13:50
Live: Government Business
Legislation, Motions or Statements proposed by the Government17:25
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.18:25
Live: Dáil Private Members' Bill
Private Members Business is time set aside to debate a motion or legislation which is proposed by a party in opposition.20:30
Leaders' Questions Replay
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice
(ISL)21:15
Seanad Éireann Replay
Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings -
Fri, 2 Oct
01:00
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings02:40
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings05:40
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings06:30
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings08:00
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings09:00
Committees Replay
Replay of selected Committee proceedings10:00
Joint Committee: Climate, Environment and Energy
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies11:15
Joint Committee: Artificial Intelligence
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies13:10
Joint Committee: Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies15:00
Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of these Departments and their agencies16:30
In Focus – September 2026
Flor MacCarthy is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the State of the European Union Address, the upcoming legislative agenda, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments on Irish Unity
(ISL)17:00
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
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)22:20
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament -
Sat, 3 Oct
00:00
Joint Committee: Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies01:20
Joint Committee: Foreign Affairs and Trade
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies02:40
Dáil: Statements
Coverage of Statements made in the Dáil on specific matters of national or international interest.05:10
Seanad Motion
Motions are proposed to the House and Members then debate the merits of the motion. Motions can be decided upon by consensus or by vote06:00
Seanad: Statements
Coverage of Statements made in the Seanad on specific matters of national or international interest.07:30
Joint Committee: Agriculture and Food
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies09:40
A Day in May
Ten years ago Charlie Bird conducted a series of interviews around the Marriage Equality referendum, that were used by Colin Murphy for his play , A Day in May. A decade on, Colin sets out on a journey of discovery of the effect the referendum had on individuals - the same individuals that Charlie spoke to years earlier
(ISL)10:30
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)11:30
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)13:50
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.15:40
Joint Committee: Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies18:15
Joint Committee: Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies18:50
Joint Committee: Education and Youth
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies20:30
Seanad Motion
Motions are proposed to the House and Members then debate the merits of the motion. Motions can be decided upon by consensus or by vote21:00
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. Followed by Other Member's Questions
(ISL)22:35
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. Followed by Other Member's Questions
(ISL)23:30
European Parliament Debates
Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament -
Today, 4 Oct
01:15
Joint Committee - Disability Matters
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies
(ISL)02:50
Joint Committee: Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies04:10
Joint Committee: Health
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies06:10
Joint Committee: Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies08:00
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 Chamber13:10
In Focus – September 2026
Flor MacCarthy is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the State of the European Union Address, the upcoming legislative agenda, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments on Irish Unity
(ISL)13:45
OWL Graduation Ceremony 2026
The OWL Programme is an applied learning, development and socialisation programme for young adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Houses of the Oireachtas is the first parliament in the world to host an initiative of this kind
(ISL)14:15
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)15:00
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. Followed by Other Member's Questions
(ISL)15:50
Leaders' Questions Thursday
Leaders Questions, where Party Leaders and the Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice. Followed by Other Member's Questions
(ISL)16:40
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)17:30
Perspectives - Eamon Ryan
In this series, Sean O’Rourke sits down with former Members of the Oireachtas to discuss their life in politics. This week, Sean is joined by former leader of the Green Party and Minister, Eamon Ryan
(ISL)18:30
In Focus – September 2026
Flor MacCarthy is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the State of the European Union Address, the upcoming legislative agenda, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments on Irish Unity
(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
Around the Houses - July 2026
A look back on some of the main events in the past month
(ISL)21:00
Joint Committee : Transport
Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies23:00
Joint Committee: Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.
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