478. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will introduce legislation on a directly elected mayor for Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51458/26]
Topics / Legislative Programme
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsLegislative Programme
183 questions from 71 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 20 October 2026.
183
questions
177 written, 6 oral
71
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
19
departments asked
This is one of the catch-all headings the Oireachtas uses for how a department runs rather than what a question is about, so it is left out of the range and focus figures.
Questions per month
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| January 2025 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 29 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 13 |
| October 2026 | 8 |
Who asks, by party
The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
The TDs who asked most
Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.
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The questions
602. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the proposed General Scheme of Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022; whether the Government intends to progress the legislation during the current Dáil Éireann term; the engagement that has taken place with stakeholders regarding the Bill; when it is expected that the legislation will be brought before the Houses of the Oireacht…
219. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current status of legislative provisions to restrict the disclosure of counselling notes in rape and sexual offence trials; the expected timeline for enactment and commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49373/26]
102. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the amendments (details supplied) to the Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026 so that it includes services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49022/26]
1002. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health for an update on her Department's legislative and policy reform agenda as regards medicinal cannabis. [45783/26]
434. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify the way the proposed legislation on vaping, from a proposed tax purpose, addresses the environmental impact of disposable vapes; and the steps being taken to ensure that responsible adult users of refillable devices are not unfairly impacted. [38748/26]
4. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the Israeli settlements (prohibition of importation of goods) Bill 2025; if there is a timeline for this Bill to progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37977/26]
21. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the progress of the national cyber security Bill 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35774/26]
105. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made to date on the proposed native Irish honey bee Bill 2021; the current status of engagement with beekeeping organisations, environmental groups and scientific experts on the legislation; the timeline envisaged for publication and enactment of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35735/26]
136. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021; in particular to confirm when the scientific research report issued to his Department in December 2024 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35731/26]
545. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeframe for the publication of the general scheme of the health (assisted human reproduction) (amendment) Bill; whether a timeline with target milestones has been set for the completion of drafting and Government approval; the current stage of work being undertaken by her Department, the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Parliament…
197. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the marine protected areas legislation, which his Department said was at an advanced stage of drafting in July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31552/26]
200. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026; when the Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31553/26]
344. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on progress made under the Statute Law Revision Programme following the enactment of the Statute Law Revision Act 2024; the primary and secondary legislation identified and repealed to date under the programme; to indicate the next tranche of instruments selected for review or re…
198. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport when the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27771/26]
2242. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on promised amendments to the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 ,; the measures he is proposing to introduce to strengthen the rights of all dogs, including greyhounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25126/26]
70. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress on the drafting of the Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (prohibition of importation of goods) Bill 2025; if she will outline the recent advice she has received from the Attorney General; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23431/26]
214. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2024 and associated Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022 as mentioned in the Spring 2026 Government Legislation Programme will be prioritised in the next Government Legislation Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23034/26]
679. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe in which he intends to bring forward legislation in response to the Independent Review Group reports on the Offences Against the State Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21380/26]
866. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when section 232 of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2024 will commence; the reason for the delay in its commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21547/26]
53. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her plans in relation to passing the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20160/26]
586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status and expected timeline for the progression of the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Bill No. 28 of 2025); the anticipated date for its completion of remaining Seanad Éireann stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20204/26]
1274. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to change or amend the Registration of Clubs (Ireland) Act 1904 with regard to the requirement to have a visitors' sign-in book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18816/26]
31. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when she will bring forward comprehensive adult safeguarding legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17632/26]
432. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he proposes to introduce any amendment to the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15820/26]