Mary Butler
Waterford · Fianna Fáil · Ireland
“Major improvements are happening across services: enhanced access to proactive and preventive healthcare to support a better quality of life; the embedding and upscaling of women's health initiatives put in place through the implementation of the previous women's health action plans, including, as the Senator knows, free contraception, sp…”
“In relation to any proposal, a proposal for a new location requires a detailed business case, a premises, support from the regional HSE management, and the necessary funding to resource the staffing of the service. That is where I come into it and what I will be trying to do.”
“We are currently working closely with it to support the expansion of Jigsaw services to Waterford and the south east, as well as to County Clare. The location of Waterford was picked because we have no services in the south east at all. It is great that we will have the hub and spoke model the Senator spoke about.”
“That is where I do not agree with the Senator. I believe €180 million of funding ring-fenced for women's health, when we have come from a low base, is absolutely unbelievable.”
“The plan will build on our knowledge of women's health through research and innovation and will spotlight important areas such as endometriosis and cardiovascular health. Recently, the Minister announced €2 million in funding for women's health research.”
“This plan will continue to focus on how we can improve access to specialist endometriosis care and treatment. As the Senator knows, we have established two super-regional specialist centres, one in Tallaght University Hospital and another in Cork, alongside the development of five regional endometriosis hubs.”
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“when the order of business shall resume with the Statements on Football; and (d) the time allotted for Government Business shall be extended in accordance with the arrangements for that business, with consequential effect on the commencement time for the weekly division time, which may be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion of the weekly division time; 2. the proceedings on the Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 3. the proceedings on the Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 4.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) the SOS pursuant to Standing Order 25(1) shall be taken immediately following Taoiseach’s Oral Parliamentary Questions pursuant to Standing Order 47(1), which shall be taken at the time when the SOS would normally be taken; (b) any motions without debate shall be taken immediately following the SOS pursuant to Standing Order 25(1) (c) in the event proceedings on the International Protection Bill 2026 conclude before 5 p.m., the sitting shall stand suspended until 5 p.m.”
“the proceedings on the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 3 hours and 34 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply thereto: (a) the first-round speeches, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the table below (to be read across); (b) on the conclusion of the first speaking round or where speeches conclude before the 3 hours and 24 minutes have elapsed and no other member is offering, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a speech in reply which shall not exceed 10 minutes; and (c) members may share time. Gov SF Lab Gov SF Mins 20 20 20 12 4 SD Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 20 12 4 20 12 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 4 20 12 4 20 Total: 3 hours and 24 minutes In relation to Wednesday's business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Order 217, in relation to the Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance [2026] (Financial Resolutions Nos. 1, 2 and 3), the following arrangements shall apply: (a) the proceedings on the motions shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes; (b) the three motions shall be debated together, with separate questions put from the Chair on each motion: Provided that where any amendment is not disposed of within the 60 minutes, the question on each motion shall also dispose of any amendments tabled to that motion; (c) the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows:- - opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State – 10 minutes; - speeches by representatives of Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group, and Independent Technical Group – 7.5 minutes per party or group; - speeches by Other Members – 7.5 minutes; and - a speech in response by the Minister – 5 minutes; (d) members may share time; and (e) any divisions demanded shall be taken immediately; and 4.”
“the proceedings on the Motion re Confidence in the Government shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 2 hours and 25 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply thereto: (a) the arrangements for the speeches shall be in accordance with those contained in the table immediately below (to be read across); (b) following the speeches, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a speech in reply which shall not exceed 10 minutes; and (c) members may share time; and (d) any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; Gov SF Lab Gov SF Mins 25 15 10 10 3 SD Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 10 10 3 9 10 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 3 9 10 3 5 Total: 2 hours and 15 mins 3.”
“and shall in any event be taken on the conclusion of the Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance [2026] (Financial Resolution Nos. 1, 2 and 3); (g) Second Stage of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 shall be taken on conclusion of private members business; (h) Parliamentary Questions to a Minister other than the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) shall not be taken; and (i) topical issues pursuant to Standing Order 39 which were to be taken on Tuesday, shall be taken on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026, and the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion of proceedings on the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; 2.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) the Order of Business shall be taken immediately; (b) Leaders Questions and Questions on Policy or Legislation pursuant to Standing Orders 36 and 38 shall not be taken and the rota for Leaders Questions for this week shall be unaffected by that change; (c) Oral Parliamentary Questions to the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) shall not be taken; (d) the Motion re Confidence in the Government shall be taken immediately following the Order of Business; (e) the time allocated to Government business shall be extended in accordance with the arrangements for that business and the Dáil may sit later than 10.48 p.m.; (f) private members business may be taken earlier than 6.12 p.m.”
“Thursday's business shall be: - Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 [ Seanad ] (Second Stage) ( if not previously concluded, to adjourn at the end of the first speaking round; not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes ) Thursday evening business shall be the Second Stage of the Disregard of Historic Offences for Consensual Sexual Activity Between Men Bill 2025, sponsored by Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Proposed Arrangements for this week’s business: In relation to Tuesday’s business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“Wednesday's business shall be: - Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (1) ( without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately ) - Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (2) ( without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately ) - Motion re Tenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection ( without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately ) - International Protection Bill 2026 (Amendments from the Seanad) ( to conclude within 3 hours ) - Statements on Football ( to be taken no earlier than 5 p.m. and to conclude within 3 hours and 32 minutes ) - Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Report and Final Stages) ( to conclude within 1 hour ) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Tackling Soaring Energy Costs, selected by Social Democrats.”
“I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Confidence in the Government ( not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes; any division claimed to be taken by roll-call ) - Financial Motions by the Minister for Finance [2026] (Financial Resolution Nos. 1, 2 and 3) ( three separate motions to be debated together and brought to a conclusion within 60 mins, with separate questions put on each motion and any divisions claimed to be taken immediately ) - Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 (Second Stage) ( to conclude at the end of the first speaking round; not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes ) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Fuel Prices, selected by Sinn Féin.”
“The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has stated that there are several official controls in place in Ireland relating to allergens, as well as several regulations at EU level, setting out the responsibility of food business operators regarding allergen management and food information. This is a really important issue. I thank the Senator for raising it. It is the first time I have responded to a question such as this and I will bring it to the attention of the Minister.”
“There is no cure for these conditions and those affected must continue to avoid the foods that make them ill. This is a daily challenge not only for them but for their families as well. To stay healthy, they must have accurate information on the foods they buy and eat. It is really important to mention the teachers, special needs assistants, SNAs, and school secretaries who play a huge role in regard to any child who might have an allergy. It is important that those selling or providing food in any scenario are aware of the impact of food hypersensitivity and the absolute requirement for accuracy in the accompanying information. As I said, the food safety policy is a priority for the Department of Health and this is informed by scientific advice from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the European Food Safety Authority.”
“It supplements the right that patients already have at EU level. The Senator is telling me the lived experience is not quite that, so I will come back in the next section.”
“The community pharmacy agreement in 2025 established an emergency medicine administration preparedness allowance to recognise that community pharmacists are authorised to administer emergency medicines, and that this service is provided on an ad hoc basis requiring pharmacists to be trained and ready to respond. An annual recurring allowance of €525 was made available to community pharmacy contractors, which commenced in January 2026, only two months ago. The HSE operates the EU cross-border directive in Ireland, which plays an important role in facilitating Irish patients to access planned treatment abroad in another EU or EEA country. The EU cross-border directive provides rules for the reimbursement to patients of the costs of treatment abroad, where the patient would be entitled to such treatment in their home member state.”
“Oral immunotherapy is a medical treatment that aims to desensitise the immune system to food allergies, meaning a person is less likely to have a reaction. It does this by gradually exposing a person to small amounts of food under careful supervision, slowly building up the amounts over weeks and months. There is also a responsibility to ensure that medications are stored and administered safely and appropriately. Those with a known risk of anaphylaxis should carefully follow their doctor's guidance regarding carrying an adrenaline pen - or as we know them, an EpiPen - on their person. The State recognises the importance of pharmacies being prepared to administer these medicines safely and effectively. In 2024, pharmacists administered adrenaline in emergency situations on 365 occasions.”
“They may also refer to a paediatrician or onwards to an allergy specialist as needed for testing and treatment if the allergy is severe or the cause is not known. Children with allergies are seen at a number of regional paediatric services across the country. The allergy team at Children's Health Ireland, CHI, in Dublin runs specialist allergy clinics out of CHI at Crumlin and Temple Street, and also at Connolly Hospital and Tallaght University Hospital. The team deals with allergy prevention and diagnosis, along with treatment for allergic rhinitis and drug, venom and vaccine allergies. The team aims to improve quality of life for children with allergies and their carers to minimise the risk of allergy, promote food allergy prevention and provide Irish healthcare professionals with allergy education resources.”
“I was struck by what the Senator said about having to travel abroad. I was coming back on a flight from Portugal recently, having been over there for St. Patrick's Day. The announcement on the flight was that there was a person on the flight with an adverse reaction to peanuts, that there would not be any sold that particular day, and to be careful. When I read the Commencement matter this morning, the two tied in completely. We have to become more aware of other people. You could be sitting beside a person, a complete stranger, and you might do something that would impact them. There could be unintended consequence through no fault of anyone. GPs can help diagnose an allergy and, in the case of a mild allergy, can offer advice and treatment to help manage the condition.”
“I thank Senator Costello for raising the really important issue around providing an update on the establishment of a cross-border scheme for oral immunotherapy treatment for food allergies. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, and I thank the Senator for the opportunity. I was struck by what she said: that she had never really thought about it. We do not really think about it unless we have a person in our family who might be impacted by some type of allergy. More than one in four people in Europe suffer the effects of an allergy at some point in their lives and they are particularly common in children. It is important to note that most allergic reactions are mild and can be kept under control. Severe reactions can occur but these are rare.”
“I acknowledge Senator Teresa Costello, who is raising issues about another orphan drug. I am glad to see the Minister's focus on this issue. She has a dedicated focus. I will bring everything the Senator has said back to our team.”
“The agreements provide a commitment and a structured process towards achieving a 180-day timeline for completing health technology assessments and reimbursement decisions, accelerating patient access to new treatments. The Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, with whom I work closely, is very keen on having a dedicated timeline that we can manage. This has gone on, as can be seen from the answer I read out, for almost two years. Aoife and others do not have that length of time. As the Senator said, every day is a change. In addition, the State and the pharmaceutical sector have agreed to develop a further strategic partnership on the development of a sandboxed early access programme for rare diseases proof of concept, having regard to the commitments within the programme for Government.”
“I thank the Senator. I agree wholeheartedly with every word he has said. In the context of rare diseases, we do have a real and active focus on improving how we support people living with these diseases. Since the launch of the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030, an implementation oversight group has been launched. It met in February to begin work planning for 11 recommendations. As implementation of the strategy progresses, it is intended that patient representation, which is important, will be a key feature and will be embedded in all structures. Two new framework agreements have also been reached with the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association and Medicines for Ireland on the pricing and supply of medicines, which the Senator spoke about earlier.”
“The HSE has advised that the application remains under consideration and cannot make any comment on possible outcomes from the ongoing process at the moment.”
“The HSE corporate pharmaceutical unit, CPU, is the interface between the HSE and the pharmaceutical industry in relation to medicine pricing and reimbursement applications. The CPU recently met with the company to discuss this application and is awaiting a commercial proposal. As the House will appreciate, this is now subject to commercial engagements and I am not in a position to say anything further on this part of the process. Once the commercial proposal is received and engagements conclude, the proposal and the NCPE reports, along with patient group submissions received, will go to the HSE drugs group. The HSE drugs group considers all of the evidence and makes a recommendation to the HSE senior leadership team, which holds final decision-making authority.”
“I take this chance to acknowledge and thank them, including Aoife, for sharing their perspective with us. [ Omaveloxolone ], sold under the brand name Skyclarys, is an orphan medicine used to treat Friedreich's ataxia in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over. The HSE received a pricing and reimbursement application for the drug in August 2024 for the treatment of Friedrich's ataxia in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older. The HSE commissioned a health technology assessment in September 2024 and this was submitted by the applicant company to the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, NCPE, in July 2025, nine months after it was commissioned. The NCPE concluded its assessment and provided a recommendation to the HSE in December 2025.”
“It causes progressive ataxia, which is a neurological condition that causes problem with co-ordination, balance and movement, and neuropathy or nerve damage that disrupts normal nerve signalling. The Government acknowledges the importance of access to medicines and the Minister is particularly aware of the challenging circumstances faced by patients with Friedreich's ataxia. The Minister attended a briefing in Leinster House on Friedreich's ataxia last month. I think that was the briefing to which the Senator referred. It was organised by Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere and was led directly by people who had been diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia and their family members. They spoke with great courage and conviction about their lived experience.”
“The Government is committed to providing timely access to new and innovative medicines and has made considerable investments in recent years, with annual expenditure on medicines now exceeding €3 billion. It is actually closer to €4 billion. The level of investment is unprecedented in supporting patients through the availability of new and innovative medicines. Budgets 2021 to 2025 have included dedicated funding for new medicines of €158 million. This year, we have a record budget for medicines, which has increased by over €200 million, with €30 million ring-fenced to support access to the latest medicines. The HSE has approved 263 new medicines, or new uses for existing medicines, since 2021, including 107 for treating cancer and 72 for rare diseases. Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited, progressive neurological disorder.”
“I thank Senator Kyne for raising this issue today and highlighting Aoife's case in the Seanad. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, and I will make sure she knows from the Senator’s advocacy the impact that Friedreich’s ataxia has on Aoife and her family. I was struck by some of the statements the Senator made about how her life has changed and how every day brings further loss and her future seems frighteningly limited. How brave she was to focus on her exams in 2021 and get them out of the way. The State acknowledges the importance of access to innovative medicines for patients in Ireland.”
“I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. Primary care psychology and the CAMHS teams are two separate services, as the Deputy knows and understands. The majority of the children on the waiting list are for the primary care psychology team. They are not for the CAMHS team. We are trying to reduce the number of children waiting for CAMHS. I visited over 21 teams in the past six months to see what we could do to support the teams on the ground. There are a lot of culture issues and different challenges across different teams. No two teams are the same. In relation to the Deputy's question, there will be a waiting list initiative this year for primary care psychology to try to remove as many children as possible from that list. Believe it or not, it does not technically come under the mental health budget.”
“Over the recess at Easter, I will visit Kerry and meet some of the families that the Deputy asked me to meet and that I was not able to meet the last day I was there.”
“I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. I compliment him on his advocacy for the families and the children over many years. As he knows, a report relating to another group of children who unfortunately were harmed by the mental health services in Kerry was published recently. I visited and met with some of the families. At that time, I said that I would be coming forward very soon with a new compensation scheme. I will be able to announce the details of that tomorrow. Again, it will be a non-adversarial scheme. The Taoiseach was very conscious that we had to continue the same approach that has worked really well for 230 of the previous 240 children who have availed of the scheme. I will also announce details of the further look-back report.”
“I understand the Deputies' concerns about the way business is being conducted, but I flagged on the Order of Business that I would potentially be coming back in this evening. Notwithstanding the importance of what the Government is doing, Financial Resolution No. 2 means hauliers, who are at the pin of the collar at the moment, will see an increase from 7.5 cent per litre to 12 cent per litre, backdated to 1 January. If the Deputies believe they cannot support this because I was a little bit late bringing this motion forward-----”
“Members may share time and any division demanded shall be taken immediately; and that the arrangements for the motion for the Revised Estimate on 25 March 2026 shall include Vote 33. Oral parliamentary questions from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science will be removed from this evening's Order of Business and will be rescheduled.”
“I move: Notwithstanding today's Order of Business, that the financial motion by the Minister for Finance, Financial Resolution No. 2, shall be taken on the conclusion of the Sinn Féin Private Member's Business. It shall be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply: The question on the motion shall dispose of any amendments not disposed tabled to that motion. The order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: - Opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State - 10 minutes; - Speeches by representatives of Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group and Independent Technical Group - 7.5 minutes per party or group; - Speeches by other Members - 7.5 minutes; and - A speech in response by the Minister - 5 minutes.”
“I move: That Dáil Éireann adopts the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Oral Questions to the Taoiseach, and Divisions and Weekly Division Time", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd March, 2026.”
“I move: That Dáil Éireann approve the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Scoping Exercise in Response to Requests from Dignity4Patients) Regulations 2026, Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 51(3)) (Scoping Exercise in Response to Requests from Dignity4Patients) Regulations 2026, Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Children's Health Ireland Inquiry into Spina Bifida and Complex Scoliosis Services Scoping Exercise) Regulations 2026, and Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 51(3)) (Children's Health Ireland Inquiry into Spina Bifida and Complex Scoliosis Services Scoping Exercise) Regulations 2026, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 23rd March, 2026.”
“I will offer some clarity about what will transpire later today. There will a motion regarding Financial Resolution No. 1 this afternoon from the Department of Finance. Sixty minutes have been allowed and we are votable immediately afterwards so I expect there will be several votes at that time. I want to be clear on that. There has been a change to tomorrow's Order of Business. The National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026, which will be allowed 204 minutes and a ten-minute wrap-up, will be taken instead of the statements on sports so there will be plenty of time for debate tomorrow. I wish to inform the Ceann Comhairle that there is every possibility that I will be returning with a second updated Order of Business this afternoon with regard to the second financial resolution. The Order of Business stands.”
“Gov SF Lab Gov SF Mins 25 15 10 10 3 SD Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 10 10 3 9 10 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 3 9 10 3 5 Total 2 hours 15 minutes”
“with consequential effect on the commencement time for the Second Stage of the Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025, and on the time for the adjournment of the Dáil: provided that up to ten topical issues may be taken; and (b) the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 14th April, 2026; and 2. the Statements on the Bessborough Development shall not exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) the statements, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the sequence contained in the table immediately below (to be read across); (b) following the statements, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a statement in reply which shall not exceed 10 minutes; and (c) members may share time.”
“the following arrangements shall apply to the proceedings on the Motions for Revised Estimates for Public Services 2026 [Votes 1-10, 13, 16, 20-25, 27-32 and 34-45]: (a) the motions shall be moved and decided together by one question which shall be put from the Chair; (b) the proceedings thereon shall be taken without debate; and (c) any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; and 7. the proceedings on the Motion re Consideration of Estimates by Committee shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately. In relation to Thursday's business, it is proposed that: 1. notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) topical issues may be taken earlier than 7.24 p.m.”
“the proceedings on Report and Final Stages of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes by one question, which shall be put from the Chair, and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality; 5. the proceedings on Committee and Remaining Stages of the National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes by one question, which shall be put from the Chair, and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment; 6.”
“the proceedings on the Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2026 shall be taken no earlier than 5.30 p.m. and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply thereto: (a) the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows:- opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State – 10 minutes; speeches by representatives of Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group, and Independent Technical Group – 7.5 minutes per party or group; speeches by Other Members – 7.5 minutes in total; and a speech in response by the Minister – 5 minutes; and (b) members may share time; 4.”
“in relation the proceedings on the Second Stage of the National Oil Reserve Agency Bill 2026, the provisions of Standing Order 181 shall not apply and the proceedings shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the end of the first speaking round and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) the first-round speeches, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the table below (to be read across); (b) on conclusion of the first speaking round, or where speeches conclude before the 3 hours and 24 minutes have elapsed and no other member is offering, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a speech in reply which shall not exceed 10 minutes; (c) members may share time; and Gov SF Lab Gov SF Mins 20 20 20 12 4 SD Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 20 12 4 20 12 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 4 20 12 4 20 Total 3 hours and 24 minutes 3.”
“In relation to Wednesday's business, it is proposed that: 1. notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) any motions to be taken without debate shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on the National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026; and (b) the weekly division time shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on any motions without debate; 2.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in relation to the Financial Motion by the Minister for Finance [2026] (Financial Resolution No. 1), the following arrangements shall apply: (a) the proceedings on the motion shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes; (b) the Question on the motion shall dispose of any amendments not disposed of tabled to that motion; (c) the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State – 10 minutes speeches by representatives of Sinn Féin, the Labour Party, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group, and Independent Technical Group – 7.5 minutes per party or group speeches by Other Members – 7.5 minutes; and a speech in response by the Minister – 5 minutes (d) members may share time; and (e) any division demanded shall be taken immediately.”
“the proceedings on the Second Stage of the International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at the end of the first speaking round and the following arrangements shall apply: (a) the first-round speeches, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the table below (to be read across); (b) on conclusion of the first speaking round, or where speeches conclude before the 3 hours and 24 minutes have elapsed and no other member is offering, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a speech in reply which shall not exceed 10 minutes; and (c) members may share time; and Gov SF Lab Gov SF Mins 20 20 20 12 4 SD Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 20 12 4 20 12 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 4 20 12 4 20 Total 3 hours and 24 minutes 6.”
“the proceedings on the Motion re Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 under (Section 60(6)) and (Section 51)(3)) Regulations 2026 shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 4. the proceedings on the Motion re Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform shall be taken without debate; 5.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) the time allocated to Government business shall be extended in accordance with the arrangements for that business and the Dáil may sit later than 10.48 p.m.; (b) private members’ business shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on the Financial Resolution; and (c) Topical Issues shall not be taken and the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion of Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Further and Higher Education; 2. the proceedings on the Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 3.”
“Thursday's business shall be: - Statements on the Bessborough Development (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes) Thursday evening business shall be the Second Stage of the Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025, sponsored by Deputy Duncan Smith. Proposed Arrangements for this week’s business: In relation to Tuesday’s business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“and to conclude within 60 mins) - Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Report and Final Stages) (to conclude within 60 mins) - National Oil Reserve Energy (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Committee and Remaining Stages) (to conclude within 60 mins) - Motions for Revised Estimates for Public Services 2026 [Votes 1-10, 13, 16, 20-25, 27-32 and 34-45] (back from Committee) (to be moved together and decided by one question, and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion re Consideration of Estimates by Committee (without debate) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re An Garda Síochána, selected by the Labour Party.”
“Wednesday's business shall be: - National Oil Reserve Energy (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (to conclude after the first round, not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes); - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2026 (to be taken no earlier than 5.30 p.m.”