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  • 01:10

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

    03:00

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    03:45

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

    06:15

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

    08:50

    Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    11:40

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

    12:45

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

    13:30

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

    14:15

    Smiling Public Man
    A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 1923

    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.

    18:30

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

    21:00

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

  • 00:00

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

    03:15

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    04:15

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

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

    11:00

    Live - Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their remit.

    14:00

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

    14:35

    Order of Business Live
    Where the business to be transacted in the Dáil for the coming week is introduced and to agreed by the House.

    15:05

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

    15:50

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

    17:40

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

    19:45

    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 responsibility

    21:15

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

    22:30

    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)

    23:15

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 02:20

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

    04:50

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

    08:00

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

    09:10

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

    10:00

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

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

    13:50

    Live - Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    14:50

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

    21:30

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

    22:30

    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)

    23:15

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 04:00

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

    09:00

    Live Parliamentary Questions
    When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility

    09:30

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

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

    17:25

    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.

    18:15

    18:15

    Dáil Éireann Motion
    Motion on a Committee Report

    19:45

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

    20:30

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 03:00

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

    10:00

    Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    11:00

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

    12:30

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

    15:50

    Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their remit.

    17:00

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

    18:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:00

    Seanad Commencement Matters
    Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
    (ISL)

    22:00

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

  • 00:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    02:30

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

    07:00

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

    07:45

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

    09:30

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

    10:50

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

    11:30

    Seanad Commencement Matters
    Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
    (ISL)

    13:30

    Seanad Private Members' Business
    Coverage of the business proposed by a Senator and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.

    15:15

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

    16:10

    Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    18:30

    Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    20:10

    Smiling Public Man
    A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 1923

    21:00

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

    21:45

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

    22:30

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

    23:15

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

  • 02:00

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

    06:30

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

    07:30

    Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    10:30

    Parliamentary Questions
    When Deputies who submitted questions to a Minister of Government on issues for which that Minister has specific administrative responsibility receive the replies in the Chamber

    15:00

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

    15:45

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

    16:30

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

    17:15

    Smiling Public Man
    A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 1923

    18:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:00

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

    21:00

    Oireachtas TV Debates - European Parliament April 2024
    OTV Debates presents an EU special from the April Plenary in Strasbourg, ahead of the 2024 European elections
    (ISL)

    22:30

    Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

  • 00:45

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    03:10

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    05:25

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

    06:30

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

    07:50

    House of Art
    A documentary exploration of the portraits in the State Art Collection at Leinster House, presented by RHA President, Mick O'Dea
    (ISL)

    08:45

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

    12:00

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

    12:45

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

    13:30

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

    14:15

    Smiling Public Man
    A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 1923

    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.

    19:10

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

    20:25

    Dáil Day One
    A fascinating film highlighting the events prior to and the key people involved in the lead up to the first Dáil on 21st January 1919
    (ISL)

    21:00

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

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

    23:15

    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

  • 03:00

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    05:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

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

    11:00

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

    14:20

    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

    17:40

    Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

    20:10

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

    22:45

    Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

  • 01:45

    European Youth Parliament Ireland 27th National Conference
    Coverage of the general assembly of the EYP Ireland 27th National Conference, recorded in Leinster House in April 2024

    06:15

    Smiling Public Man
    A special event to commemorate the anniversary of the receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature by Senator W.B. Yeats in 1923

    07:00

    Oireachtas TV Debates - European Parliament April 2024
    OTV Debates presents an EU special from the April Plenary in Strasbourg, ahead of the 2024 European elections
    (ISL)

    08:10

    The Geneva Window - Through A Glass Darkly
    The story of stained-glass artist Harry Clark's ill-fated masterpiece, commissioned by the Free State Government to be presented to the International Labour Court in Geneva in 1930 – only for it to be shelved once ministers saw its contents. Presented by Ardal O'Hanlon.
    (ISL)

    09:30

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

    12:30

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    14:00

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

    14:35

    Order of Business Live
    Where the business to be transacted in the Dáil for the coming week is introduced and to agreed by the House.

    15:05

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

    15:50

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

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

    21:30

    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)

    22:15

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 04:00

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

    09:00

    Live Parliamentary Questions
    When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility

    10:30

    Live Parliamentary Questions
    When Deputies have an opportunity to receive replies to questions submitted by them to a Member of the Government on matters for which they have administrative responsibility

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

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

    19:25

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

    20:10

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

    21:45

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

    22:30

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 03:00

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

    06:00

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

    10:00

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

    13:00

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

    15:00

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

    17:00

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

    18:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:00

    Seanad Commencement Matters
    Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
    (ISL)

    22:30

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

  • 00:20

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

    00:30

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

    03:00

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

    04:30

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

    07:15

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

    08:45

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

    09:30

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

    11:30

    Seanad Commencement Matters
    Coverage of the debates on matters submitted by Senators which is topical either nationally or local to a specific area and which is replied to by a Member of the Government
    (ISL)

    13:30

    Seanad Private Members' Business
    Coverage of the business proposed by a Senator and taken in Private Members Time. The business can be either a motion or a piece of legislation.

    15:30

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    17:00

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    19:50

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    21:00

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

    21:45

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

    22:30

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

    23:15

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

  • 00:00

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

    04:30

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

    05:00

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

    06:00

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

    08:00

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

    10:30

    Parliamentary Questions
    When Deputies who submitted questions to a Minister of Government on issues for which that Minister has specific administrative responsibility receive the replies in the Chamber

    15:00

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

    15:45

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

    16:30

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

    17:15

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

    18:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:00

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

    21:00

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

    22:30

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

  • 04:00

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

    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

    09:30

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

    Live - Questions on Policy or Legislation
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Dáil Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Today, 2 May 2024: 34 topics were published, which include 55 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Seanad Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Today, 2 May 2024: 10 topics were published, which include 18 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Committees

Official Report latest update:

Meeting of the Committee Of Public Accounts on Today, 2 May 2024.

PQs (Questions)

Official Report latest update:

Today, 2 May 2024: 25 Parliamentary Questions answered.

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

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

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Europe Day | 9 May

On 9 May each year the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration of 1950 is marked through Europe Day.

This year's celebration comes as citizens prepare to elect a new European Parliament and it also marks 20 years since the 2004 enlargement of the EU, which saw ten countries joining in a period when Ireland held the EU Presidency.

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Acts of the Oireachtas on Achtanna.ie

Visit the newly relaunched Achtanna.ie to see Acts of the Oireachtas and their official translations side by side. The upgraded version of the website now includes Acts from 1922 to the present.

Official translations of Acts of the Oireachtas are provided by Rannóg an Aistriúcháin and a list of recently published official translations is available on its page.

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22 Apr 2024, 10.00

European Update | The Oireachtas National Parliament Office for the European Union

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17 Apr 2024, 11.00

Climate | Focus on nature restoration law

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17 Apr 2024, 10.00

British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly returns to Ireland

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1 May 2024, 15:45

Committee of Public Accounts to examine the National Transport Authority’s 2022 Financial Statements

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1 May 2024, 15:20

Joint Committee on Disability Matters to discuss the UNCRPD at local level and employment with representatives from SOLAS, PAS and the WRC 

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1 May 2024, 15:08

Good Friday Committee to discuss the all-island economy with Professor John FitzGerald and Professor Edgar Morgenroth

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30 Apr 2024, 16:00

Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss horse welfare concerns and compliance with legislation with city and county managers

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30 Apr 2024, 15:40

European Union Affairs Committee to discuss the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and EU implementation of the SDGs

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Recently considered Bills and Acts

2 May 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024

No. 31 of 2024

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1 May 2024

Before Seanad Éireann

Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2024

No. 32 of 2024

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1 May 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022

No. 114 of 2022

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1 May 2024

Before Dáil Éireann

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023

No. 62 of 2023

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Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

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Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

Ireland is a parliamentary democracy. The National Parliament (Oireachtas) consists of the President and two Houses: Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and Seanad Éireann (the Senate) whose functions and powers derive from the Constitution of Ireland enacted by the people on 1 July 1937. The Houses of the Oireachtas are situated at Leinster House, Dublin.

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