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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“the proceedings on Committee and Remaining Stages of the Finance Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 2 hours 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 Finance; 5. the proceedings on Report and Final Stages of the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 1 hour 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 Finance; 6.”
“the proceedings on Committee and Remaining Stages of the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 2 hours 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 Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; 3. the proceedings on Report and Final Stages of the Guardianship of Infants and Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 1 hour 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 Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; 4.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) the time allotted for Government Business shall be extended in accordance with the arrangements for that business and the Dáil may sit later than 9.30 p.m.; (b) the Order of the Dáil of 9th June 2026 referring the Finance Bill 2026 to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Sector Reform, Digitalisation, and Taoiseach is hereby discharged and Third Stage of the Bill shall be taken in Committee of the whole Dáil; (c) any motions to be taken without debate shall be taken on the conclusion of the Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Directive on combating firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences and amending Directive (EU) 2024/1260; and (d) the weekly division time shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on any motions without debate; 2.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Order 177(2), the proceedings on Second Stage of the Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 2 hours. In relation to Wednesday's business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“the proceedings on the Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) 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; Provided that any division claimed on the Second Stage proceedings shall be taken immediately prior to Committee Stage on Wednesday; and (c) members may share time; and Gov SF SD Gov SF Mins 20 20 20 12 4 Lab Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 20 12 4 20 12 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 4 20 12 4 20 Total: 3 hours 24 mins 7.”
“the proceedings on the Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (1) shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 4. the proceedings on the Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (2) shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 5. the proceedings on the Motion re Appointment of Committee Cathaoirligh shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 6.”
“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.; and (b) private members’ business shall be taken following proceedings on the Second Stage of the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026, with consequential effect on the commencement times for the items following in the ordinary routine of business; 2. the proceedings on the Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 (Sections 51(3) and 60(6)) (Scoping Exercise in response to requests from Dignity4Patients) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 3.”
“Thursday's business shall be: - Statements on Rare Diseases (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes) Thursday evening business shall be the Motion re Report entitled "Report on Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities", sponsored by the Joint Committee on Disability Matters. Proposed Arrangements for this week’s business: In relation to Tuesday’s business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“Wednesday's business shall be: - Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026 (Committee and remaining Stages) (to conclude within 2 hours) - Guardianship of Infants and Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Report and Final Stages) (to conclude within 1 hour) - Finance Bill 2026 (Committee and remaining Stages) (to conclude within 2 hours) - Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 (Report and Final Stages) (to conclude within 1 hour) - Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Amendments from the Seanad) (to conclude within 1 hour) - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Directive on combating firearms trafficking and other firearms-related offences and amending Directive (EU) 2024/1260 (to conclude within 1 hour and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion for Further Revised Estimate for Public Services 2026 [Vote 26] (back from committee) (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion re Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (Designation of Meath County Council) Order 2026 (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion re Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 (Designation of Carlow County Council) Order 2026 (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Data Centres, Energy Use and Climate change, selected by the Labour Party.”
“I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 (Sections 51(3) and 60(6)) (Scoping Exercise in response to requests from Dignity4Patients) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - 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 Appointment of Committee Cathaoirligh (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (to conclude after the first round, not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes and any division claimed to be taken immediately prior to Committee Stage on Wednesday) Tuesday's private members' business shall be Second Stage of the Health (Abolition of Three Day Wait Rule) (Amendment) Bill 2026, selected by Sinn Féin.”
“I will bring back to the Minister the issue of accelerated recruitment because health has to be a top-down approach with the consultants leading. We are also hearing about Croom, Ennis, Nenagh and St. John's hospitals. I am embedded in the fact that healthcare is from the cradle to the grave but much of the healthcare is delivered in the community. When you have strong communities, it takes the pressure off the emergency department. The Senator's point is well made, and I will bring it back to the Minister for her attention.”
“The Senator mentioned CAST. Superintendent Andrew Lacey drove this from the start. I have a had a lot of discussions with him. That is a sign of a positive initiative that should be replicated around the country. That is what we are hoping to do. It is really important that the staff are in place to deliver the vital services. I also compliment the regional executive officer, Sandra Broderick, who is open to discussions with all politicians and has made significant changes there. I have some statistics. In December 2020 there were 141 consultants. In April 2026 there were 196, an increase of 55. That is a difference of 39% and is replicated across the region. I take on board what the Senator has said.”
“This plan will determine which services must remain on the UHL Dooradoyle campus, which can move to the new Raheen site, and which can be transferred to Ennis, St. John’s or Nenagh hospitals. The Minister for Health remains focused on ensuring that HIQA’s recommendations are implemented in a timely and co-ordinated way, and that people in the mid-west have access to safe, high-quality and reliable care.”
“In total, 420 new beds will be delivered across the mid-west between 2024 and 2031. We are also using innovative technology to provide care, with a new virtual ward at UHL now providing 40 virtual care beds. This has worked extremely well in the Dublin region and will hopefully be the same in this case. To progress option B, the Minister mandated the HSE in December to secure a suitable site near the UHL Dooradoyle campus. In March the HSE secured a 44-acre site in Raheen. The site provides a significant opportunity to provide meaningful additional care and health services for the people in the region. Work is under way to establish a mid-west region strategic board. The board will develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the organisation of services and investment across the mid-west to support a sustainable, region-wide model of care.”
“Option B was to extend UHL to include a second campus nearby and option C was to develop a model 3 hospital in the mid-west, providing a second emergency department for the region. The Minister has accepted this advice. We are not choosing one option over another. We are delivering all three together in a co-ordinated way. At UHL, work is moving quickly on option A. Two new 16-bed units are now in place. A new 96-bed block opened in October 2025. It is state of the art. I have visited it. A further 16-bed unit is due for completion by the end of this year. Contracts for a second 96-bed ward block are expected to be awarded shortly, and a design team has been appointed for a 66-bed block. Ennis, St. John’s and Nenagh hospitals will see an additional 114 beds by 2031.”
“I recognise the significant pressures at UHL and the impact on patients, families and staff. I commend the vital work of health service staff who continue to provide quality care when people need it most. The independent report by retired Chief Justice Mr. Frank Clarke into the tragic death of Aoife Johnston made 17 recommendations, all of which have been acted on and their implementation concluded in September 2025. Staffing at UHL increased significantly by 42% from December 2020 to April 2026, equating to 4,443 whole-time equivalents. This includes 237 additional doctors, 55 of whom are consultants. Across the mid-west, overall staffing increased by 37% over the same period to 6,179 whole-time equivalents. The subsequent HIQA review identified three potential options. Option A was to expand capacity at UHL Dooradoyle.”
“I thank the Senator for raising this important issue and for her constant advocacy for health services in Limerick and the mid-west region. She has worked closely with me on various projects for mental health and I acknowledge that, particularly with regard to CAST in Limerick, which is going from strength to strength. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. As the Senator has alluded to, the Government is working to address the challenges facing acute care in the mid-west. We have listened to the strong advocacy of the people of the region and their representatives. It is important that is acknowledged because the lived experience for many people in Limerick has fallen short. It is important that we keep listening.”
“I move: That Dáil Éireann adopts the rotas and arrangements recommended in the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Rotas and arrangements for Leaders' Questions, Questions nominated for priority and Private Members' Time", a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 10th June, 2026.”
“It is proposed, notwithstanding yesterday's Order of Business, that the motion regarding the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Rotas and arrangements for Leaders' Questions, Questions nominated for priority and Private Members' Time", shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025, from the Seanad, without debate, and any division demanded thereon shall be taken immediately.”
“I will speak with the Minister of State in the next week or so and try to make sure that we get traction and get this service back open as quickly as possible.”
“I commend the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, for following on and making sure that dementia in general remains a key part of the work that he does every day of the week. We always talk about the prevalence of early onset dementia. We are seeing more and more younger people with it. As the Deputy knows, we had the two fantastic Adams brothers in Ireland only recently. They ran 33 marathons in 33 days. I had the honour of meeting them with the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, and others. We had a very good conversation. I am delighted to say that they will be coming back to Ireland early in July. We will have statements on dementia in the House and the brothers will be present. I thank the Deputy for putting the spotlight on dementia today, specifically with regard to Cashel and the memory clinic.”
“I thank the Deputy. Many of the memory clinics evolved organically over many years. I am aware that there is a memory technology resource room in Clonmel, which supports people with technology when, for example, they are living well at home with dementia, but it is important that we get the memory clinic back up and running. These clinics are a vital cog in the wheel. There is an excellent dementia adviser in south Tipperary. I have met her many times. She is fantastic. There is a great partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. I commend it on the work it does. The opening of the new service in Cappoquin last Friday brought to 62 the number of dementia day services across the country.”
“I have been told that referrals can be made to the south Tipperary integrated care programme for older persons, ICPOP, team in Thurles, which provides specialist secondary care for people with cognitive decline, falls and frailty. I am conscious that the current situation in south Tipperary is difficult. I will give the Deputy a commitment tonight. I have already spoken to the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell's office this evening. We will follow this up rigorously because it is really important. We came from a situation where we did not have many dementia supports. We have 25 memory clinics open. They are vital, the length and breadth of the country. I will work with the Deputy and the Minister of State with responsibility for older people to make sure that we get this up and running again.”
“Increasing service demand, combined with staffing challenges, has led to longer waiting lists in the memory clinic, as the Deputy alluded to. The HSE has approved the appointment of a full-time administrative post to support the current clinical administrative systems and allow for their further development. In addition, the current clinic staff are exploring new ways of working to address the waiting lists and resume the provision of a memory clinic service in south Tipperary. As the Deputy quite rightly said, the programme for Government includes a commitment to roll out more memory assessment and support services. I had the honour of being able to write that into the programme for Government. I feel strongly about dementia supports, regardless of where people live. I am disappointed to see that this is the current situation.”
“I appreciate the impact that this is having on people who are awaiting dementia services. The HSE has advised me that the memory clinic in Cashel has been paused since January this year due to staffing and resourcing issues. I have spoken to the integrated healthcare area manager for south Tipperary this evening. I rang her and she assured me that the HSE was working both locally and nationally to resume the clinic as soon as possible. I am very conscious of the waiting list that the Deputy called out of 450 patients, 168 of whom have had the initial appointment. That is a significant waiting list. Currently, people are referred to the memory clinic either by their general practitioner or through acute hospitals or community specialist teams.”
“It is something I worked on while I was in the role and it was great to get it over the line, because bringing services to people in the community, especially those with dementia, is really important. You can live well with dementia in your community with the correct wraparound supports of home care, day care, meals on wheels and the like of the memory clinics. When I was asked to take this Topical Issue debate tonight, I was disappointed to hear that one of the 25 memory clinics that I worked so hard to open across the country after Covid had been "paused". I do not like seeing that word at all. Memory clinics are so important. They are a specialist service to support people with memory loss, changes in cognitive formation or dementia. As the Deputy knows, it is located in St. Patrick's Hospital in Cashel in south Tipperary.”
“I thank Deputy Murphy for raising this very important issue. I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for older people and housing, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell, who sends his apologies for not being able to be here tonight. The Deputy is quite right. I was a Minister of State in the previous Dáil for four and a half years, and one of the areas where we made a lot of progress was dementia. Every day in Ireland, there are 30 new cases of dementia. There were 30 yesterday, there are 30 today and there will be another 30 tomorrow. I was delighted to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, to Cappoquin in Waterford last Friday, where we opened a new dementia day service.”
“We failed over the past two years to get a consultant in post, and that ends up creating very long waiting lists for children. As we all know, regardless of what health issue it is, early intervention is key. I will raise with the Minister again the prescribing element of it, because the more services we can move away from the acute hospital setting and into the community, the better. I thank the Deputy again for raising this.”
“There is a huge amount of work done with older people with dementia, macular degeneration and cataracts. It is very important that the quality of life of a person can be so much improved if they have the correct eye care. Myopia - short-sightedness or nearsightedness - is increasing among children both globally and in Ireland. Research indicates that daily outdoor activities and managing children's screen time and sleep time may be beneficial for slowing the progress of myopia. Children discovered to have sight problems, including myopia, during HSE screenings get free treatment from their local HSE integrated eye care team, but I am conscious of waiting lists and where a young child is waiting. I am conscious again of the situation in south Tipperary, which has been raised.”
“It is great to have the opportunity to discuss the reform of eye care services in line with emerging trends across the country. Deputy Michael Murphy, who is sitting in front of Deputy Moynihan, has discussed with me several times the issue of getting the right clinicians into the job. We have been really challenged, for example, in south Tipperary in getting a consultant optometrist in there to fill that post. That is why it is really important we have the training skills across the country. We do not have enough positions at the moment. I am strongly of that opinion and we are trying to change that. That is really important. The Deputy talked about eye care. Often when we think of eyes, we think about the glasses or the contact lenses but eye care is very important.”
“Finally, the Department is also considering ways to expend the scope of practice for optometrists to ensure that the eye care needs of people, especially children and older persons, can be met.”
“I have been working closely with Professor John Nolan and Dr. Fraser Horn, who have done phenomenal work in the last couple of years to embed this into the new technological university. They were very supportive of this "one health" approach. You have to have the eye care professionals in place to deliver an awful lot of the services. I am really struck by what the Deputy said as well about optometrists being able to take that step in regard to dealing with children especially. We have seen how the Minister and the previous Minister have moved in relation to pharmacists now being able to prescribe up to 12 different medications, which is really important. The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment also recently announced that the ophthalmic optician is now an eligible occupation for the critical skills employment permit.”
“These teams are also facilitating the large-scale transfer of care from hospital outpatient departments to community settings, with a substantial proportion of referrals assessed, treated and discharged outside the acute system. This has reduced pressure on hospital ophthalmology clinics, enabling acute services to prioritise complex, surgical and high-risk patients, and has improved patient experience through earlier assessment, shorter waiting times and care delivered closer to home. Work is also under way to ensure Ireland has enough trained eye care professionals to deal with increasing demand: The South East Technological University, SETU, is progressing work to establish a bachelor of science honours degree in optometry, with a first intake of students expected in September 2027.”
“The clinical programme set out a model of care regarding how the realignment of eye services from an acute hospital setting to the community would be undertaken. The HSE has been developing multidisciplinary integrated eye care teams in accordance with this model of care. These teams facilitate assessment, diagnoses, management and treatment, enabling most patients to be seen in their own locality. Where necessary, patients can be referred onwards to acute ophthalmology services to receive the necessary specialist input. Significant investment has been made in developing and strengthening these integrated eye care teams. There are ten across the six health regions.”
“They can receive an eye examination and be provided with prescribed optical appliances in accordance with a national schedule of approved optical appliances. In 2017, the HSE published two important documents, the Primary Care Eye Services Review Group Report and the national clinical programme for ophthalmology. The review report set out how a significant proportion of eye services could be delivered in a primary care setting. A key recommendation was that children aged between eight and 12 with routine eye care needs should be transferred to the care of local optometrists. These would receive an annual eye exam under the COSS, irrespective of their medical card eligibility. This remains a priority and work is ongoing to implement this recommendation.”
“I thank Deputy Moynihan for raising this really important issue of eye care services in line with emerging trends. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. There are measures either in place or being progressed to address the emerging trends in eye care services, such as those due to an ageing demographic or an increase in the prevalence of myopia. The Health Service Executive provides optical services free of charge to children referred from child health and school health service examinations who are discovered to have sight problems. These children are referred to the appropriate service for treatment. Under the community ophthalmic services scheme, COSS, medical card holders and their dependants aged over 12 can be seen by ophthalmologists, optometrists or dispensing opticians.”
“I move: That it be an instruction to the Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, on the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026, that pursuant to Standing Order 194, the Committee has power to make amendments to the Bill which are outside the scope of the existing provisions of the Bill to provide that: Part VA of the Child Care Act 1991 is amended for the purposes of providing additional clarification in relation to the appointment of a different guardian ad litem to a child concerned under section 35C; and for the purposes of providing additional clarification in relation to legal representation for guardians ad litem under section 35D; and to make other technical and consequential amendments required to take account of the changes above.”
“In relation to the occupied territories Bill, it will be taken tomorrow afternoon for a full round, which is three and a half hours long. The Order of Business stands.”
“I will start at the beginning in relation to the motion that Sinn Féin and the Independent Technical Group have tabled. I will not accept that motion. In relation to the International Protection Act, which will be commenced on Friday, we should all note, and the Taoiseach spoke extensively to this, that the only change on Friday is that the balance between the State and the asylum applicant will shift in favour of the State. It will become much harder for those claiming asylum who are not entitled to asylum to succeed in their claims. We have no problem facilitating Deputy Duncan Smith’s request and we can discuss it at the Business Committee on Thursday. The position is similar with regard to Deputy Jen Cummins’s request on special education.”
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“the proceedings on the Second Stage of the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) 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 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, whereupon proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion; (c) any division demanded on the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 shall be deferred and taken immediately after Questions on Policy or Promised Legislation on Tuesday, 16 June 2026; and (c) members may share time.”
“the proceedings on the Report and Final Stages of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 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. In relation to Thursday's business, it is proposed that: 1. notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, topical issues may be taken earlier than 7.24 p.m. with consequential effect on the commencement time for Second Stage of the Protection of Voice and Image Bill 2025 and on the time for the adjournment of the Dáil; and 2.”
“the proceedings on Report and Final Stages of the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 90 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 Justice, Home Affairs and Migration 6. the proceedings on Report and Final Stages of the Media Regulation 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 Culture, Communications and Sport; and 7.”
“the proceedings on the Motion to Instruct the Committee on the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 shall commence no earlier than 8 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, Social Democrats, the Labour Party, 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; (b) members may share time; and (c) any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 5.”
“the proceedings on the Second Stage of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) 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 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, whereupon proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion; and (c) members may share time; Gov SF SD Gov SF Mins 20 20 20 12 4 Lab Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 20 12 4 20 12 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 4 20 12 4 20 Total: 3 hours 24 mins 4.”
“the Statements on Tourism 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; Gov SF SD Gov SF Mins 25 15 10 10 3 Lab 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 mins 3.”
“Gov SF SD Gov SF Mins 20 20 20 12 4 Lab Gov SF IPTG Gov Mins 20 12 4 20 12 SF ITG Gov SF OM Mins 4 20 12 4 20 Total: 3 hours 24 mins In relation to Wednesday's business, it is proposed that: 1. notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (a) the time allotted for Government Business shall be extended in accordance with the arrangements for that business and the Dáil may sit later than 9.30 p.m.; (b) in the event proceedings on the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026 concludes before 8 p.m., the sitting shall stand suspended until 8 p.m., when the order of business shall resume with the Motion to Instruct the Committee on the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026; and (c) the weekly division time shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025; 2.”
“the proceedings on the Second Stage of the Finance 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 thereto: (a) the first-round speeches 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, whereupon proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion; and (c) members may share time.”
“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.; and (b) private members’ business shall be taken on the conclusion of proceedings on the Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2026 with consequential effect on the commencement times for the items following in the ordinary routine of business; 2. the proceedings on the Motion to Instruct the Committee on the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026 shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 3.”
“Thursday's business shall be: - Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (to conclude at the end of the first speaking round; not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes and with any division claimed to be taken immediately following Questions on Policy or Promised Legislation on Tuesday, 16 June 2026) Thursday evening business shall be the Second Stage of the Protection of Voice and Image Bill 2025, sponsored by Deputy Malcolm Byrne. Proposed Arrangements for this week’s business: In relation to Tuesday’s business, it is proposed that: 1.”