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Updated: Updated: 10 May 2024, 13:01
Updated: Updated: 10 May 2024, 13:03
Updated: Updated: 17 May 2024, 12:32

Monday 06 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Tuesday 07 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Wednesday 08 May

14:00

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

14:34

Questions on Policy or Legislation

15:04

Motion(s) without debate

- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024

15:04

Bills for Introduction

- Restriction of Imports (States in violation of obligations under the Genocide Convention and Occupied Territories) Bill 2024 — First Stage

15:05

Taoiseach's Questions

15:09

Motion(s) without debate

- Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024

15:10

Taoiseach's Questions

15:50

Government Business: Statements to mark Europe Day

15:55

Government Business

- Statements to mark Europe Day

18:17

Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Housing

18:22

Private Members' Business

(Sinn Féin): Motion re Affordable Housing

20:24

Topical Issues

21:07

Dáil adjourns

21:12

Adjournment

Dáil adjourns

Thursday 09 May

09:00

Parliamentary Questions: Oral
— Minister for Rural and Community Development

10:30

Parliamentary Questions: Oral
— Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs

12:00

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

12:34

Questions on Policy or Legislation

13:04

SOS

13:04

Bills for Introduction

- Residential Tenancies (Illegal Evictions) (Amendment) Bill 2024 — First Stage

13:09

SOS

13:44

Government Business: Statements on Special Education (working title)

13:49

Government Business

- Statements on Progressing Special Education Provision

17:16

Private Members' Business (Independent Group): Motion re Challenges facing the Childcare and Nursing sectors

17:21

Private Members' Business

(Independent Group): Motion re Challenges facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors

19:23

Topical Issues

20:06

Dáil adjourns

20:11

Adjournment

Dáil adjourns

Friday 10 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Monday 13 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Tuesday 14 May

14:00

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

14:34

Order of Business

15:04

Motion(s) without debate: Motion re Thirtieth Report of the Committee of Selection

15:04

Bills for Introduction: Family Law (Divorce) (Amendment) Bill 2024 — First Stage

15:05

Taoiseach's Questions

15:09

Motion(s) without debate: Motion re Thirtieth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection

15:50

Government Business: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024 — Second Stage

(Department of Health)
15:55

Government Business: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024 — Second Stage

(Department of Health)
17:31

Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Dublin and Monaghan Bombings

17:36

Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Dublin and Monaghan Bombings

19:33

Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications

19:38

Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications

21:51

Dáil adjourns

21:56

Dáil adjourns

Wednesday 15 May

09:10

Topical Issues

09:58

Private Members' Business

(Labour Party): Motion re Road Safety and Maintenance

12:00

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

12:34

Questions on Policy or Legislation

13:04

Motion(s) without debate: Motion re Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform on Rota for Leaders' Questions

13:04

Motion(s) without debate: Motion re Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform on Rota for Leaders' Questions

13:05

Taoiseach's Questions

13:05

SOS

13:50

SOS

14:05

Government Business: Statements on Delivering Universal Healthcare

14:50

Government Business: Statements on Delivering Universal Healthcare (working title)

16:32

Government Business: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024 — Report and Final Stages

(Department of Finance)
17:17

Government Business: Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024 — Report and Final Stages

(Department of Finance)
19:33

Deferred Divisions

- Motion re Affordable Housing (Amendment to an amendment)

19:33

Deferred Divisions

- Motion re Affordable Housing (Amendment to an amendment)

20:03

Adjournment

Dáil adjourns

Thursday 16 May

09:00

Parliamentary Questions: Oral
— Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

10:30

Parliamentary Questions: Oral
— Minister for Transport

12:00

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

12:34

Questions on Policy or Legislation

13:04

SOS

13:44

Government Business

- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024 — Second stage (resumed)

(Department of Health)

16:30

Topical Issues

17:18

Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly)

- Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017 — Second Stage

18:33

Adjournment

Dáil adjourns

Friday 17 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Monday 20 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Tuesday 21 May

14:00

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

14:34

Order of Business

15:04

Taoiseach's Questions

15:49

Government Business: Statements on Housing for All (working title)

18:16

Private Members' Business (Sinn Féin): Motion re Housing

20:18

Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Finance

22:36

Dáil adjourns

Wednesday 22 May

09:58

Private Members' Business (Social Democrats): Motion re Dentistry Services

12:00

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

12:34

Questions on Policy or Legislation

13:04

Taoiseach's Questions

13:49

SOS

14:49

Government Business: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 — Report and Final Stages

(Department of Social Protection)
17:30

Deferred Divisions:

18:00

Dáil adjourns

Thursday 23 May

09:00

Parliamentary Questions: Oral — Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

10:30

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

12:00

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

12:34

Questions on Policy or Legislation

13:04

SOS

13:44

Government Business: Statements on Business Support Package

16:59

Private Members' Bill or Committee Report (alternating weekly): Motion re Report entitled "Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education"

18:14

Dáil adjourns

Friday 24 May

No business is currently scheduled.

Monday 06 May

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Tuesday 07 May

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Wednesday 08 May

13.30

SOS

14.00

Order of Business

14.00

Motion without debate: Draft Planning and Development (Street Furniture Fees) Regulations 2024 - Fees for Tables and Chairs under Street Furniture licences - Back from Committee

15.00

SOS

15.30

Private Members' Business: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 — Committee Stage 

(Senators Tom Clonan, Alice-Mary Higgins, Fintan Warfield, Frances Black, Lynn Ruane, Michael McDowell, Paul Gavan, Annie Hoey, Lynn Boylan, Marie Sherlock, Mark Wall, Eileen Flynn, Vincent P. Martin, Gerard P. Craughwell, Rónán Mullen, Victor Boyhan, Sharon Keogan)

17.30

Research and Innovation Bill 2024 — Committee Stage (resumed)

(Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)

Thursday 09 May

10.30

SOS

11.00

Order of Business

12.00

SOS

12.15

Statements to mark Europe Day 2024

(Minister of State for European Affairs)

Friday 10 May

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Monday 13 May

This is a test

Tuesday 14 May

14.00

Order of Business

15.00

SOS

15.15

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 — Second Stage

(Department of Justice)

Wednesday 15 May

11.30

Order of Business

12.30

SOS

12.45

Research and Innovation Bill 2024 — Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages

(Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)

15.45

SOS

16.00

Private Members' Business: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 — Second Stage

(Senators Alice Mary Higgins, Frances Black, Lynn Ruane, Eileen Flynn)

18.00

Seanad adjourns

Thursday 16 May

10.30

Order of Business

10.30

Motion without debate: Eighteenth Report of the Seanad Committee of Selection

11.30

SOS

11.45

Friday 17 May

This is a test

Seanad recess

Seanad Eireann has been on recess since Friday 10th May 2024 and will resume on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 14:00

Mon, 13 May 2024

No business currently scheduled.

Tue, 14 May 2024

11.00
CR2, LH 2000

Minutes of the meeting of 30th April 2024

Need for greater regulation and oversight of the English Language Education sector - Session 1

  • English Language Student's Union of Ireland (ELSU)

Need for greater regulation and oversight of the English language Education sector - Session 2

  • Marketing English in Ireland (MEI)
  • Irish Council for International Students (ICOS)
11.00
CR3, LH 2000

Discussion regarding the finalisation of the draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and nLTS

  • Representatives from Friends of the Earth, Mr. Oisín Coghlan, Chief Executive
  • Representatives from Environmental Pillar
  • Representatives from Stop Climate Chaos
  • Representatives from Environmental Justice Network Ireland
11.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

15.00
CR4, LH 2000

Session One: Pre-committee stage detailed scrutiny of the Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2021 [PMB] sponsored by Réada Cronin T.D.

  • Officials from Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Ms Carol Baxter, Assistant Secretary and Ms Lisa Hughes, Assistant Principal, and
  • Réada Cronin T.D. (sponsor of Bill).

Session Two: Pre-committee stage detailed scrutiny of the Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2021 [PMB] sponsored by Réada Cronin T.D.

  • Representatives from Féileacáin, Ms Nina Doyle, Regional Coordinator and Parent Representative,
  • Réada Cronin T.D. (sponsor of Bill), and
  • Ms Caroline Smith and Mr Martin Smith.
15.00
CR3, LH 2000

Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme

  • Representatives from Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage
  • Representatives from The Housing Agency
  • Representatives from National Standards Authority of Ireland
  • Representatives from Engineers Ireland
  • Representatives from County and City Management Association
15.15
CR2, LH 2000

Engagement with An Tánaiste to brief on Foreign Affairs Council and UN matters and the Individually Tailored Partnership Programme with NATO.

  • Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs; and Defence
15.30
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

16.00
CR1, LH 2000

Private Meeting

16.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

Wed, 15 May 2024

09.30
CR2, LH 2000

Minutes of the meeting of 8th May 2024

The implementation of healthcare strategies for neurology and neurorehabilitation

  • Representatives from Neurological Alliance of Ireland
09.30
CR1, LH 2000

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses

  • Representatives from Accenture
  • Representatives from PWC
  • Representatives from EY
10.00
CR4, LH 2000

Discussion on recent developments in the EU relating to security and defence

  • Dr Kenneth McDonagh, Head of School, School of Law and Government, DCU
  • Professor Ben Tonra, School of Politics and International Relations, UCD
11.00
11.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

12.00
CR3, LH 2000

Engagement on Road Safety.

  • Representatives from An Garda Síochána, Commissioner Drew Harris
  • Representatives from An Garda Síochána, Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman
12.15
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

12.45
Room 2, LH

Private Meeting

13.30
CR4, LH 2000

Éileamh ar an nGaelscolaíocht nach bhfuil á shásamh ag an Stát

  • le hionadaithe ón bhfeachtas chun Gaelcholáiste a bhunú i mBaile Átha Cliath 2, 4, 6 agus 8
  • le hionadaithe ón bhfeachtas chun Gaelcholáiste a bhunú i mBaile Átha Cliath 10 agus 12
  • le hionadaithe ón bhfeachtas chun Gaelcholáiste a bhunú i nDeisceart Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath
  • le hionadaithe ón bhfeachtas chun Gaelcholáiste a bhunú i dTuaisceart Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath
  • le hionadaithe ón bhfeachtas chun Gaelcholáiste a bhunú i Sord Cholmcillle, i gContae Bhaile Átha Cliath
13.30
CR1, LH 2000

Minutes of previous meetings

Election of Leaschathaoirleach

13.30
CR2, LH 2000

Engagement with The Revenue Commissioners

  • Mr Niall Cody, Chairman
  • Representatives from The Office of the Revenue Commissioners
14.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

16.00
CR3, LH 2000

Private Meeting

17.30
CR2, LH 2000

Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System (resumed)

  • Officials from Dept. of Finance
  • Officials from Dept. of Social Protection
  • Representatives from the Revenue Commissioners
17.30
CR3, LH 2000

Collection and Recycling of Farm Plastics (resumed)

  • Ossian Smyth, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Thu, 16 May 2024

09.30
CR3, LH 2000

(09.30)

Appropriation Accounts 2022: Vote 26 - Education

Areas of particular interest include: running costs and demand management for schools, school building programmes, school transport, disposal of assets of religious orders, Caranua and expenditure in relation to special education.

Minutes of the meeting of 9 May 2024

Accounts and Statements

Correspondence

Consideration of Draft Committee work programme

Any other business

11.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

13.30
CR4, LH 2000

Approval of the minutes of previous meetings

Public Petition Number P00049/23 “Extra Time to be introduced as a Reasonable Accommodation for Dyslexic Students in State Examinations (Junior Cycle & Leaving Certificate)” from Dyslexia Association of Ireland

  • Representatives from State Examinations Commission, Ms Andrea Feeney, Chief Executive Officer and Mr Richard Dolan, Director of Operations
  • Officials from Dept. of Education, Ms Celeste O'Callaghan, Principal Officer, Curriculum and Assessment Policy

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00021/24 “4 day week”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00028/24 “Credit Unions”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00029/24 “Ireland, Open up an emergency admission program for Sudanese people fleeing war”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00030/24 “Request for Oireachtas Investigation into IHREC Funding Allocation”

Any other business

Fri, 17 May 2024

No business currently scheduled.

Mon, 20 May 2024

No business currently scheduled.

Tue, 21 May 2024

11.00
CR3, LH 2000

(11.00)

Discussion on the Circular Economy as it relates to the food sector

  • Officials from Dept. of Environment, Climate and Communications, Mr. Niall McLoughlin, Principal Officer
  • Representatives from Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. David Flynn, Director, Office of Environmental Sustainability; Mr. Warren Phelan, Programme Manager, Circular Economy and; Ms.. Fiona McCoole, Senior Manager Circular Economy Programme

(12.30)

Discussion on the Circular Economy as it relates to the food sector

  • Representatives from FoodCloud
  • Representatives from Food Drink Ireland
  • Representatives from Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CircBio)
11.00
CR2, LH 2000

Minutes of the meeting of 14 May 2024

The need for greater regulation and oversight of the English Language Education Sector (Resumed)

  • Officials from Dept. of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland
11.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

13.30
13.30
Room 4, LH

Private Meeting

15.00
CR4, LH 2000

Minutes of meetings.

A Review of the Barnahus Model for young people who have experienced child sexual abuse

  • Representatives from Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Mr Des Delaney, Principal Officer, Chief Social Worker and Chair of the Interdepartmental Group on Barnahus Implementation, and Ms Ciara Doyle, Assistant Principal Officer, Social Work Specialist, and Project Lead for the IDG on Barnahus Implementation,
  • Representatives from Tusla, Ms Kate Duggan, Chief Executive, Mr Gerard Brophy, Chief Social Worker and Ms Claire Murphy, Interim National Director of Services and Integration,
  • Representatives from Health Service Executive, Ms Helen Short, Lead Barnahus Model Implementation,
  • Representatives from Children Health Ireland, Ms Fiona Murphy, Acting Chief Executive, and Mr Stephen Flanagan Deputy Chief Executive, and
  • Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly, Organised and Serious Crime, and Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan, Garda National Protective Services Bureau.
15.00
CR3, LH 2000

Review of Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations

  • Officials from Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
  • Representatives from Dublin City Council
  • Representatives from Dublin Fire Brigade
15.15
CR2, LH 2000

Engagment with resident Ambassadors to mark Africa Day and to discuss the relationship between Ireland and the various countries represented

  • Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco H.E. Dr Lahcen Mahraoui
  • Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria H.E. Mr. Mohamed Belaoura
  • Ambassador of Arab Republic of Egypt H.E. Mr. Mohamed Selim
  • Ambassador of Embassy of the Republic of Kenya H.E. Ms. Tabu Irina
  • Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of South Africa Ms Mabet van Rensburg
  • Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Sudan H.E. Mr. Mohammed Elbashir
16.00
CR1, LH 2000

(16.00)

Engagement with Ms Dorothy Donovan BL, Chairperson Designate, Property Services Appeal Board

Wed, 22 May 2024

09.30
CR3, LH 2000

Committee Stage consideration of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023

  • Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and at the Department of Social Protection and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Committee Stage consideration of the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024

  • Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and at the Department of Social Protection and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
09.30
CR2, LH 2000

Minutes of the meeting of 14th and 15th May 2024

The employment of consultants and non-consultant hospital doctors in public hospitals

  • Representatives from Irish Medical Organisation
09.30
CR1, LH 2000

Committee Stage consideration of the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024

  • Dara Calleary, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Imeachtaí of Select Committee meetings of 14 February 2024

10.00
CR4, LH 2000

Private Meeting

11.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

12.00
CR4, LH 2000

Tuarascáil an Chomhchoiste: Earnáil Scríbhneoireachta, Foilsitheoireachta agus Léitheoireachta na Gaeilge

  • Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, an Teachta Dála Thomas Byrne

Aon Ghnó Eile

12.30
13.30
CR1, LH 2000

Minutes of previous meetings

Supports for the development of Regional Film and TV Production (resumed)

  • Representatives from Screen Producers Ireland
  • Representatives from Animation Ireland
  • Representatives from MBS Ireland
  • Representatives from Telegael
  • Representatives from Ardán
13.30
CR2, LH 2000

Engagement on ComReg’s enforcement functions concerning end-users of electronic communications services.

  • Representatives from ComReg
13.30
CR3, LH 2000

Further Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: COM(2023)406 on Draft Amending Budget No 3 to the General Budget 2023

  • Representatives from AFRI
  • Representatives from Transnational Institute
  • Officials from Dept. of Defence
  • Officials from Dept. of Finance
  • Representatives from European Commission
17.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

17.30
CR4, LH 2000

Committee Stage consideration of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 (resumed)

  • Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and at the Department of Social Protection and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Committee Stage consideration of the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024 (resumed)

  • Joe O'Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and at the Department of Social Protection and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
17.30
CR2, LH 2000

Future meetings

Equality Budgeting

  • Representatives from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
  • Representatives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
17.30
CR1, LH 2000

Progressing children’s disability services (resumed)

  • Dr Noreen O’Leary, Lecturer, School of Population Health, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland & Ms Geraldine Moran, Assistant Professor, School of Allied Health, University of Limerick
17.30
CR3, LH 2000

(17.30)

Further Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: COM(2024)139 on Proposal for a Regulation on agricultural and environmental condition standards, schemes for climate, environment and animal welfare, amendments to CAP Strategic Plans, and review of CAP Strategic Plans

  • Officials from Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

(19.00)

Further Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals: COM(2023)411 on Proposal for a Regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625

  • Officials from Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
  • Officials from Dept. of Environment, Climate and Communications
  • Representatives from Teagasc

Thu, 23 May 2024

09.30
CR3, LH 2000

(09.30)

Appropriation Account 2022 Vote 35 – Army Pensions

Appropriation Account 2022 Vote 36 - Defence

Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022 Chapter 12 – Stock management in the Defence Forces

Area of interest: the Reserve Defence Force

(13.30)

Minutes of the meeting of 16th May 2024

Accounts and Statements

Correspondence

Consideration of Draft Committee work programme

Any other business

09.30
CR4, LH 2000

Finance & Economics - Discussion on the all-island economy (resumed)

  • Representatives from Dublin City University (DCU), Professor John Doyle, Vice President for Research
  • Representatives from Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Dr. Adele Bergin, Associate Research Professor and Dr. Seamus McGuinness, Research Professor
10.30
Seanad Select Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments
CR1, LH 2000

Engagement on the Work of the Committee

  • Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and at the Department of Foreign Affairs and at the Department of Defence
11.00
MS Teams Virtual Meeting

Private Meeting

13.30
CR4, LH 2000

Approval of the minutes of previous meetings

Public Petition No. P00036/22 “REOPEN ENNIS, NENAGH & ST JOHNS Emergency Departments” from Midwest Hospital Campaign Group

  • Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health
  • Representatives from Health Service Executive

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00034/24 “Future of the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00036/24 “Action needed for derelict buildings in Youghal, Co. Cork”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00037/24 “Mandate life-saving measures for babies born at 22 weeks in all Irish hospitals”

Any other business

14.00
CR2, LH 2000

Committee Stage consideration of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024

  • Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs; and Defence

Fri, 24 May 2024

No business currently scheduled.

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Monday 06 May

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 (ISL)

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

12:45

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

13:30

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.

14:15

Oireachtas Replay

Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

15:00

Private Members' Business

Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.

17:00

Private Members' Business

Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.

19:00

Private Members' Business

Coverage of the business selected by a Party or Technical Group in opposition and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.

20:30

Oireachtas Replay

Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

21:00

Around the Houses

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

22:00

Priority Questions

Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

Tuesday 07 May

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 (ISL)

When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice

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 (ISL)

Where the Taoiseach, as Head of a Government Department, answers questions on those areas for which he has administrative responsibility.

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 (ISL)

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

23:45

Seanad Éireann Replay

Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

Wednesday 08 May

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 (ISL)

When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice

12:35

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

13:05

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.

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 (ISL)

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

22:30

Seanad Éireann Replay

Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

Thursday 09 May

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 (ISL)

When Party Leaders and Leaders of recognised technical groups can put a question to an Taoiseach without prior notice

12:35

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

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 (ISL)

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

22:30

Seanad Éireann Replay

Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

Friday 10 May

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 (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

22:30

Joint Committee on Disability Matters (ISL)

Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

Saturday 11 May

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 (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

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 (ISL)

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

21:45

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

22:30

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.

23:15

Oireachtas Replay

Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

Sunday 12 May

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 (ISL)

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

15:45

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

16:30

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.

17:15

Oireachtas Replay

Replay of selected content from the Houses of the Oireachtas

18:00

Questions - Taoiseach: Tuesday (ISL)

The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.

19:00

Questions - Taoiseach: Wednesday (ISL)

The Taoiseach answers questions put to him by Members on legislative or policy areas for which he has specific administrative responsibility.

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

Monday 13 May

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Tuesday 14 May

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Saturday 25 May

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Sunday 26 May

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