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Oireachtas TV

  • 14:15

    Address to Joint Sitting by H.E. Roberta Metsola
    Coverage of the address by H.E. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, to a joint sitting of both 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.

    19:10

    Dáil Éireann Motion
    Motion on a Committee Report

    20:35

    State of the Union 2023 Special
    Flor MacCarthy will be joined by Irish MEP’s Barry Andrews and Ciarán Cuffe to discuss one of the most significant democratic events in Europe

    21:00

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

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

    23:45

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

  • 00:40

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

    01:40

    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)

    02:40

    In Our Own Words
    [SL]The story of Irish women’s struggle for equality and representation in the political sphere, told through the first-hand testimony of the women involved
    (ISL)

    03:55

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

    07:00

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

    08:00

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

    09:00

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

    10:00

    Around the Houses - October 2023
    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.

    15:10

    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)

    15:55

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

    19:25

    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.

    21:30

    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

    23:00

    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.

  • 00:30

    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)

    01:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

    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

    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

    13:05

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:30

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

    16:30

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

    21:05

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

    22:00

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

    22:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 04:00

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

    09:00

    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 - 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.

    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 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

    15:15

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

    18:15

    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.

    19:05

    Live Dáil Éireann
    Live broadcast of Dáil Éireann

    21:00

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

    21:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 02:00

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

    06:00

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

    10:00

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

    14:35

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

    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.

    19:30

    Historical - Bill Clinton 1995
    Coverage of the address to a Joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas by the President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton, on 1 December 1995.
    (ISL)

    20:00

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

    22:00

    Historical - John F Kennedy 1963
    Coverage of the address by the President of the United States, John F Kennedy, to a Joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas on 28 June 1963.

    22:30

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    23:15

    Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    Members can examine key legislation and policy areas under the remit of the Department and its agencies

  • 01:25

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

    02:35

    Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    03:25

    Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Departments and the offices under their remit.

    06:45

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

    07:30

    Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
    This committee is a Standing Committee and exists pursuant to section 8 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995.

    08:55

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

    10:00

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

    10:50

    Oireachtas TV Debates - July 2023
    Flor MacCarthy discusses the EU's AI Act and the origins of Ireland’s corporation tax receipts with a panel of experts
    (ISL)

    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

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

    19:15

    Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

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

  • 01:55

    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.

    03:40

    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

    06:05

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

    09:00

    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)

    18:55

    Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    20:00

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

    21:00

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

    23:30

    Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

  • 01:40

    Select 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.

    04:00

    European Parliament Debates
    Coverage of debates held in the European Parliament

    06:50

    Oireachtas TV Debates Special - Address by President Joseph R. Biden
    Oireachtas TV looks forward to the address by President Biden to a Joint Sitting of the Houses, presented by Flor MacCarthy who is joined in studio by journalist and broadcaster Lise Hand and veteran political correspondent Michael O’Regan.
    (ISL)

    08:00

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

    09:30

    Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community
    Members can investigate and identify improvements in the delivery of public services to citizens and to receive petitions from the public.

    11:05

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

    12:00

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

    12:45

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

    13:30

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

    14:15

    Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    Coverage of the committees' scrutiny of the legislative and policy areas of the Department and the offices under its remit.

    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

    Historical - Nelson Mandela 1990
    Coverage of the address to Dáil Éireann by Nelson Mandela, Deputy Leader of the African National Congress on 2 July 1990 (shortly after his release from prison).
    (ISL)

    21:00

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

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

  • 00:30

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

    03:45

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

    05:35

    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)

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

    11:00

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

    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

    19:15

    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.

    21:15

    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

    22:45

    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.

  • 00:00

    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)

    00:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

    04:50

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

    08:00

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

    09:30

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

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

    13:50

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

    15:40

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    16:40

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

    20:30

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

    21:30

    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

    09:00

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

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

    19:00

    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.

    19:50

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

    21:15

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

    22:00

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 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

    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)

    18:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:00

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

    21:00

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

    22:30

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

  • 00:30

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

    03:35

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

    04:00

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

    06:05

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

    10:15

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

    12:00

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

    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

    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.

    15:00

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

    17:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:30

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

    21:00

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

    22:00

    Priority Questions
    Questions asked of Ministers in the Dáil

  • 00:00

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

    01:35

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

    02:35

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

    06:05

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

    07:00

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

    08:00

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

    09:00

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

    10:00

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

    11:00

    Committees Live
    Live Broadcast from Oireachtas Committees.

    14:00

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

    14:35

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

    15:05

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

    15:50

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

    18:15

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

    20:15

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

    21:45

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

    23:00

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

    23:45

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 02:20

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

    04:50

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

    08:00

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

    09:10

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

    10:00

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

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

    13:50

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    14:50

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

    20:45

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

    21:45

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

    22:30

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 04:00

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

    09:00

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

    10:30

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

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

    19:25

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

    20:10

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

    21:45

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

    22:30

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

  • 03:00

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

    06:00

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

    10:00

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

    13:00

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

    15:00

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

    17:00

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

    18:00

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

    19:00

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

    20:00

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

    22:30

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

  • 00:20

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

    00:30

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

    03:00

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

    04:30

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

    07:15

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

    08:45

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

    09:30

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

    11:30

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

    13:30

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

    15:30

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    17:00

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    19:50

    Committees Replay
    Replay of selected Committee proceedings

    21:00

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

    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

    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)

    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

    09:00

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

    12:00

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

    12:35

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

    13:05

    Live Seanad Éireann
    Live Broadcast from the Seanad.

    13:45

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

    19:00

    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.

    19:50

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

    21:15

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

    22:00

    Seanad Éireann Replay
    Replay of current Seanad Éireann sittings

Business papers
Seanad Order Paper (Thur) ()

Seanad Order Paper (Thur)

Dáil Question Paper (Thur) ()

Dáil Question Paper (Thur)

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

Dáil Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Wed, 6 Dec 2023: 21 topics were published, which include 138 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Seanad Éireann

Official Report latest update:

Wed, 6 Dec 2023: 10 topics were published, which include 45 speakers and 0 divisions of the House.

Committees

Official Report latest update:

Meeting of the Select Committee On Environment And Climate Action on Wed, 6 Dec 2023.

PQs (Questions)

Official Report latest update:

Wed, 6 Dec 2023: 22 Parliamentary Questions answered.

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

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

Bród 93/23

EVENT

Bród 93/23

In 1993, legislation was enacted to decriminalise homosexuality in Ireland. This was the culmination of decades of gay rights activism and lobbying.

Bród 93/23 commemorates this work with a special event in Leinster House, hosted by the Cathaoirleach and including guest speakers who played critical roles in repealing the laws at the time and who witnessed a sea change in Irish societal attitudes.

Watch

Courtesy of the National Library of Ireland

Celebrating Yeats | "Smiling public man"

In 1922 one of Ireland’s most renowned poets, William Butler Yeats, was offered a nomination to the Seanad and in 1923 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Yeats described the prize as "Europe's welcome to the Free State".

Watch an event hosted by the Cathaoirleach to mark the centenary of the awarding of the prize to Yeats, a celebration of his time as a "smiling public man" and his rich artistic work.

View video

Press releases

6 Dec 2023, 17:00

Good Friday Committee to discuss the UK’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023

6 Dec 2023, 16:56

The Joint Committee on Justice to resume engagement with Minister for Justice on Policing Matters

6 Dec 2023, 16:45

Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to meet Minister Coveney for update on Climate Action Plan 2023

6 Dec 2023, 16:20

Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community to meet with Cork Traveller Visibility Group and National Traveller Women's Forum

6 Dec 2023, 16:00

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands publishes report on sustainable development goals

Recently considered Bills and Acts

28 Dec 2023

Before Dáil Éireann

Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023

No. 4 of 2023

12 Dec 2023

Before Seanad Éireann

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023

No. 70 of 2023

6 Dec 2023

Before Dáil Éireann

Appropriation Bill 2023

No. 90 of 2023

5 Dec 2023

Before Dáil Éireann

Digital Services Bill 2023

No. 89 of 2023

Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

Leinster House

Ireland: a parliamentary democracy

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

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