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 Statements on Mental Health shall not exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the arrangements for the statements, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the arrangements contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); (ii) 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 (iii) members may share time 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 NP/G Mins 3 9 10 3 5 In relation to Wednesday's business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“the proceedings on the Motion r e 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 without debate; 3.”
“and shall in any event be taken on the conclusion of the Statements on Mental Health; (iii) the Questions to the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) which were to be taken on Tuesday, shall be taken immediately following the SOS on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025, without any change to the allocation of priority Questions to the Tánaiste and not otherwise affecting the current sequence of Ministers or rota for priority Questions as ordered by the House; and (iv) the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion of topical issues pursuant to Standing Order 39 which shall be taken on the conclusion of private members’ business; 2.”
“the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders shall be modified to the following extent: (i) the Dáil may sit later than 10.30 p.m.; (ii) private members' business may be taken later than 6.12 p.m.”
“and not to exceed 2 hrs 25 mins) - Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 (Report and Final Stages) (to be taken no earlier than 5.30 p.m. and to adjourn either at 8 p.m. or after 1 hr 30 mins, whichever is the later) - Question put on election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Addressing the Housing Crisis, selected by the Social Democrats. Thursday's business shall be Statements on the Importance of Agri-Food to the Irish Economy (not to exceed 2 hrs 25 mins) . Proposed Arrangements for this week’s business: In relation to Tuesday’s business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re 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’ (without debate) - Statements on Mental Health (not to exceed 2 hrs 25 mins) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Provision of Special Education, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2025 (without debate) - Secret ballot re election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle - Statements on Maximising AI for Our Greater Good, in Business, in the Economy and in Wider Society (to take place no earlier than 4 p.m.”
“The only way we can resolve it is by having extra GPs, and please God they will come on stream as soon as possible. I thank the Deputy. I have no doubt I will be back in here again to answer about Gorey primary care centre.”
“We will keep a very close eye to make sure that it is up on eTenders before the end of the month. We will all welcome that progress, seeing as there are two Deputies and the Ceann Comhairle from the south east in the room at the moment. I reiterate that every effort is being made to provide as many GPs as possible. From 2023 to 2027, between 1.5 and three GP graduates will onboard for every expected GP retirement, and that is really positive. However, I take on board the point the Deputy made. There are some areas with significant challenges, huge waiting lists and people having to wait longer for GPs than they ever had to do previously, and it can be very frustrating. It is difficult for people when they move into a new area. If they do not have a medical card, they can find it hard to become part of a GP practice. We are aware of that.”
“The need for a new primary care centre in Gorey was identified as part of the overall development programme and had progressed. The Deputy mentioned HSE incompetence, but the selected provider encountered difficulties regarding viability of the project. More than one project was involved; I know that for a fact. This is under an operational lease model. It is a new model the HSE is undertaking to deliver these primary care centres. In fairness, as regards the fact that the selected provider encountered difficulties regarding viability of this project and others, it was back to the drawing board and it had to be retendered before Christmas. I was as frustrated as the Deputy when I heard this news. Quite a few primary care centres in the south east are included in that.”
“The Minister wishes to assure the Deputy that this Government remains committed to both the continued development of primary care centres, including in Gorey, and to increasing the number of GPs practising throughout the country.”
“As of December last, there were 21 GMS vacancies, which is less than 1%, and no vacancies in Wexford or Wicklow. A number of measures have been taken in recent years to increase the number of GPs practising across the country and to improve access to GP services for all patients. Annual intake to the GP training scheme was significantly increased by approximately 80% from 2019 to 2024, with 350 new entrant places made available from 2024. Everybody will welcome this but I acknowledge that it takes several years for them to come on stream. Furthermore, the recruitment of GPs from abroad is ongoing. As of October last, there were 114 international medical graduate GPs in practice, and funding has been provided to recruit up to 250 more GPs from outside Ireland this year. Placement of these GPs is targeted at rural and underserved areas.”
“I have met the new regional executive officer of that area, Martina Queally, regarding capital projects in the south-east area. She has a new team in place. An analysis has been done of every single project and how each can be moved along as quickly as possible. The second step in the process will involve publishing the next stage of the advertisement on eTenders before the end of this month. We will keep a very close eye on this. On the issue the Deputy raised regarding measures being taken to address the shortage of GPs in north Wexford and south Wicklow, under the GMS scheme the HSE contracts GPs to provide medical services without charge to medical card and GP visit card holders. Where a vacancy arises in a practice with a GMS contract, the HSE becomes actively involved in the recruitment process to find a replacement GP.”
“However, the selected provider encountered difficulties regarding viability of the project and, following engagement to attempt to resolve the issues, the HSE decided last year to withdraw from this process and re-advertise in order to progress a primary care centre for Gorey. The HSE conducted a review of the current and future service needs for the Gorey area, and it re-advertised the primary care centre on the eTenders procurement platform in November 2024, which is the first step in the procurement process. The second step in this process will involve publishing the next stage of the advertisement to eTenders before the end of this month. I await the publication of the e-tenders because a bundle of primary care centres is included, one being in Lismore, in my area.”
“I thank the Deputy for his question. This is my first time speaking to him as a Deputy. Congratulations. The Minister for Health has asked me to thank the Deputy for raising these matters and for the opportunity to update the Dáil on these important issues. The Government is clear that primary care centres are a very important part of the infrastructure needed for our health service. They provide a single point of access to healthcare services for patients in communities and are central to moving significant amounts of healthcare away from our acute hospitals. Significant progress has been made in the delivery of primary care centres, with 179 opened to date. The need for a new primary care centre in Gorey was identified as part of the overall primary care centre development programme and had progressed under the operational lease model.”
“I have engaged with my officials weekly since Christmas on SOSAD. It is top of the agenda. I want to see SOSAD continue doing its good work. I will keep a really close eye on this.”
“Specifically, HSE Louth Meath Mental Health Services has requested information on corporate and clinical governance in line with HSE policies and has provided guidance on the work that SOSAD will need to undertake to comply with the policies ahead of consideration of HSE funding of SOSAD. This will take time. I recognise the frustration and challenges of SOSAD; however, these steps are essential and the HSE is not in a position to provide funding in the absence of assurances on corporate and clinical governance. I have explored every single avenue I can to get some interim funding for the organisation, but the HSE keeps telling me it is not in a position to provide funding in the absence of the assurances on corporate and clinical governance. The HSE remains available to SOSAD should any further guidance on the necessary work be needed.”
“I thank the Deputy for her advocacy on behalf of the SOSAD suicide prevention group. I do not want to see this service close. I cannot be clearer than that. I understand how uncertainty around services can be very distressing for service users and their families. SOSAD is providing vital supports to many. I reiterate the point that I do not negotiate with individual organisations myself. It is the HSE that is provided with the budget and it actions that budget to provide support and services all over the country. In order for that to happen, grant aid agreements with any organisation must be compliant with relevant governance codes and aligned to transparent financial arrangements such as audited accounts. To this end, relevant due diligence must be carried out.”
“I have allocated additional funding for these services this year. I was struck by Deputy Byrne's comment about the gender breakdown of approximately 65% female, 35% male. We see that all over the country, whereby two thirds of all mental health services are accessed by females and only one third by males. That is a real challenge. I will come back in again.”
“However, I take on board the point Deputy Byrne makes that, while SOSAD is trying to provide this information, it is in a critical situation. The HSE in the Louth-Meath area is supporting SOSAD in its readiness to meet the corporate and clinical governance requirements. Deputy Byrne referred to the 206 volunteers and how the organisation had been in place for 17 years. I accept and acknowledge all the good work SOSAD does, but there are requirements to be met in order for us to fund any individual organisation to provide supports. With 206 volunteers, clinical governance and corporate governance are essential in order to receive State funding. That is the case across any organisation. Nationally, a key objective of mine is to improve access to counselling and to enhance supports for suicide and suicide bereavement.”
“It was slower than I would have liked. When I came back after the election, it was one of the first things I checked. I am glad that HSE Louth-Meath has been in direct contact with SOSAD for approximately two months now. My office receives regular updates on these engagements. As per any negotiations between the HSE and any charity or organisation, there is a requirement to provide information such as audited accounts, annual reports, governance arrangements and board of management details, so that the HSE can undertake due diligence as part of its consideration of any potential funding arrangements. That applies to all NGOs and organisations funded by the HSE through the mental health budget. I understand that SOSAD is now working to provide all of the relevant information to the HSE.”
“This was brought to my attention in autumn and I met with SOSAD in November. As the Deputy stated, we had a very good meeting. Officials from the Department of Health were also present to discuss the situation. I was very clear at the time. I asked for an amount of interim funding to be provided to help get SOSAD over the Christmas period, following which it could meet with the HSE and try to agree a service-level agreement going forward. Funding to organisations such as SOSAD is arranged through the section 39 process via local HSE mental health services. It is not directly allocated by me. Following the meeting, I requested that HSE staff from the Louth-Meath area would make contact with SOSAD to outline the steps to be taken for any potential funding application. I accept that the initial contact was slow.”
“I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter in the House this evening. I am very familiar with the work of Save Our Sons And Daughters, or SOSAD, which makes a significant contribution to the provision of counselling services in north-east Leinster. It is important that this be acknowledged, as I have done previously. SOSAD is not currently funded by HSE Louth Meath Mental Health Services. I am aware that, in August 2023, SOSAD applied for section 39 funding. This was not progressed at the time, as HSE Louth Meath Mental Health Services were not procuring new services, given that all funding had been allocated in line with the HSE national service plan. I understand that, last year, SOSAD's financial situation deteriorated due to a reduction in fundraising and donations. We saw that a lot around the country post Covid.”
“I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 5th February, 2025, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Minister for Education whereupon the sequence established by the Order of 5th February, 2025, shall continue with Questions to the Minister for Social Protection.”
“I thank the Deputy for his question. He is right that the importance of men's and women's sheds cannot be underestimated. Ireland has the highest percentage of men's sheds per capita in the world. They were founded originally in Australia but they have really taken off. We found it hard after Covid to get sheds back up and running but they are back up and running now and they are so important for emotional well-being and positive mental health. There are some areas where local authorities are very upfront and supportive of men's sheds and other organisations; for others it is quite difficult. If the Deputy sends on the details, we will have a look at trying to get the council to come to some sort of agreement. The overriding message has to be the importance of these sheds for people's well-being.”
“the Statements on Road Safety shall not exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the arrangements for the statements, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the arrangements contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); (ii) 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 (iii) members may share time. 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 NP/G Mins 3 9 10 3 5”
“In relation to Thursday's business, it is proposed that: 1. the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders shall be modified to the following extent: (i) only three Leaders' Questions pursuant to Standing Order 38 shall be taken, in the following temporary sequence: Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Independent Technical Group; (ii) no motion for a Committee report pursuant to Standing Order 111 or private member's Bill pursuant to Standing Order 169 shall be taken; and (iii) topical issues may be taken earlier than 7.24 p.m. and the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion thereof; and 2.”
“in relation to the Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025, the following arrangements shall apply: (i) the proceedings on Second Stage shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 1 hour and 28 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 – 15 minutes; speech by representative of Sinn Féin – 15 minutes; speeches by representatives of the Labour Party, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group, and Independent Technical Group – 10 minutes per party or group; speeches by non-party/group members – 8 minutes; and a speech in response by the Minister – 10 minutes; (b) members may share time; and (c) any division claimed on the Second Stage proceedings shall be taken immediately prior to Committee Stage, but in any event not earlier than 5.30 p.m.; and (ii) the proceedings on Committee and remaining Stages shall be taken on the conclusion of the Second Stage or at 5.30 p.m., whichever is the later, and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 30 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 Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform.”
“the proceedings on the Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of an opt-in to the negotiating mandate on an EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 54 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply thereto: (i) the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows:- opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State – 10 minutes; speech by representative of Sinn Féin – 10 minutes; speeches by representatives of the Labour Party, Social Democrats, Independent and Parties Technical Group, and Independent Technical Group – 5 minutes per party or group; speeches by non-party/group members – 4 minutes; and a speech in response by the Minister – 10 minutes; and (ii) members may share time; and 5.”
“the resumed Statements on Programme for Government shall not exceed 1 hour and 32 minutes and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the speaking slots from Tuesday’s arrangements for the statements shall be continued from the point at which they were adjourned; (ii) 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 (iii) members may share time; 4.”
“the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders shall be modified to the following extent: (i) only three Leaders' Questions pursuant to Standing Order 38 shall be taken, in the following temporary sequence: Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and the Independent and Parties Technical Group; and (ii) the weekly division time may be taken earlier than 8.45 p.m. and shall in any event be taken on the conclusion of the proceedings on the Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025; 2. pursuant to Standing Order 176(2), the Labour Party shall have the right to nominate a member of the party to move a motion or Bill standing in his or her name; 3.”
“the resumed Statements on Programme for Government shall be interrupted and stand adjourned after 2 hours and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the arrangements for the resumed statements shall be in accordance with those contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); (ii) any speaking slots which are not reached may be taken on Wednesday in accordance with the agreed sequence; and (iii) members may share time; and 4. pursuant to Standing Order 176(2), Sinn Féin shall have the right to nominate a member of the party to move a motion or Bill standing in his or her name. In relation to Wednesday's business, it is proposed that: 1.”
“and shall in any event be taken on the adjournment of the Statements on Programme for Government, or where those statements conclude within the available time, on the conclusion thereof, with consequential effect on the commencement times for the items following in the ordinary routine of business, namely, oral Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and topical issues, and on the time for the adjournment of the Dáil; 2. the proceedings on the Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions shall be taken without debate; 3.”
“Thursday's business shall be Statements on Road Safety (not to exceed 2 hrs 25 mins) . Proposed Arrangements for this week’s business: In relation to Tuesday’s business, it is proposed that: 1. the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders shall be modified to the following extent: (i) only three Leaders' Questions pursuant to Standing Order 38 shall be taken, in the following temporary sequence: Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and Social Democrats; (ii) Parliamentary Questions to the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) shall not be taken and Government business shall commence at the time when Parliamentary Questions to the Taoiseach would normally be taken; and (iii) private members’ business may be taken earlier than 6.12 p.m.”
“Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on Programme for Government (resumed) (not to exceed 1 hr 32 mins) - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of an opt-in to the negotiating mandate on an EU-UK Youth Experience Scheme (to conclude within 54 mins) - Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Second and remaining Stages) (Second Stage to conclude within 1 hour and 28 mins and any division claimed to be taken immediately prior to Committee Stage, but in any event, no earlier than 5.30 p.m.; Committee and remaining Stages to commence no earlier than 5.30 p.m. and to conclude within 30 minutes) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Housing, selected by the Labour Party.”
“I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (without debate) - Statements on Programme for Government (resumed) (to adjourn after 2 hours) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Government Response to Storm Éowyn, selected by Sinn Féin.”
“I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 181(2), initiation of the Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025 may proceed pursuant to Standing Order 180 notwithstanding that the draft heads or general scheme of the Bill have not been given to the Committee empowered under Standing Order 103 to consider Bills published by the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform.”
“Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024 Order for Report 10. Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 Order for Report 11. Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023 Order for Report”
“I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 205, the Bills which lapsed on the dissolution of the 33rd Dáil, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored, at the stage specified in the Schedule below and notice of them shall be published pursuant to Standing Order 37. SCHEDULE Bill Title: To be restored at: 1. Credit Review Bill 2024 Committee 2. Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 Committee 3. Health Information Bill 2024 Committee 4. Mental Health Bill 2024 Committee 5. Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024 Committee 6. Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024 Committee 7. Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 Committee 8. Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 [ Seanad ] Committee 9.”
“Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science 17. Minister for Rural and Community Development; and (2) notwithstanding anything in paragraph (1), setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those set down to the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Defence Minister for Education whereupon the sequence established in paragraph (1), shall continue with Questions to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications.”
“I move: That— (1) the rota in which Questions shall be addressed to members of the Government pursuant to Standing Order 48(2) shall be as follows: 1. Minister for Foreign Affairs 2. Minister for Finance 3. Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform 4. Minister for Education 5. Minister for Defence 6. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications 7. Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth 8. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment 9. Minister for Social Protection 10. Minister for Transport 11. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 12. Minister for Health 13. Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 14. Minister for Justice 15. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 16.”
“the Statements on the Programme for Government shall be interrupted and stand adjourned after 3 hours and 22 minutes and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the arrangements for the statements shall be in accordance with the arrangements contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); and (ii) members may share time. Gov SF Lab Gov SF SD Gov SF Mins 35 25 15 15 5 15 15 5 IPTG Gov SF ITG Gov SF Non-party/ group Total Mins 12 15 5 12 15 5 8 202”
“the resumed Statements on the Government’s response to Storm Éowyn shall not exceed 88.5 minutes and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the arrangements for the statements, not including the Ministerial response, shall be in accordance with the arrangements contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); (ii) 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 (iii) members may share time; and Gov SF Lab Gov SF Mins 10 7.5 8 10 7.5 SD Gov SF IPTG ITG Mins 8 10 7.5 5 5 11.”
“in relation to the arrangements for Thursday, 6th February, 2025: (i) the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders shall be modified to the following extent: ( a ) the Dáil shall meet at 9.30 a.m.; ( b ) Parliamentary Questions to a Minister other than the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) shall not be taken and Government business shall be taken as the first item of business; ( c ) topical issues pursuant to Standing Order 39 shall be taken immediately following the resumed Statements on the Government’s Response to Storm Éowyn; and ( d ) only three Leaders' Questions pursuant to Standing Order 38 shall be taken, in the following temporary sequence: Sinn Féin, Independent and Parties Technical Group (IPTG), and Independent Technical Group (ITG); and ( e ) no motion for a Committee report pursuant to Standing Order 111 or private member's Bill pursuant to Standing Order 169 shall be taken; and (ii) the Dáil shall adjourn on the adjournment of the Statements on Programme for Government; 10.”
“on Wednesday, the Statements on the Government’s response to Storm Éowyn shall be interrupted and stand adjourned after 3 hours and 22 minutes and the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: (i) the arrangements for the statements shall be in accordance with the arrangements contained in the table immediately below (to be read across, not down); and (ii) members may share time; Gov SF Lab Gov SF SD Gov SF Mins 35 25 15 15 5 15 15 5 IPTG Gov SF ITG Gov SF Non-party/ group Total Mins 12 15 5 12 15 5 8 202 8. until further notice in the 34th Dáil, the allocation and sequence of Questions nominated for priority pursuant to Standing Order 50 shall be in accordance with the table immediately below; Priority Tuesday Thursday (1) Thursday (2) 1 SF SF SF 2 Lab IPTG Lab 3 SF SF SF 4 Soc Dems ITG Soc Dems 5 SF SF IPTG 9.”
“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; 5. the proceedings on the Motion re Restoration of Bills shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 6. the proceedings on the Motion re Pre-legislative Scrutiny waiver for Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025 shall be taken without debate and any division claimed thereon shall be taken immediately; 7.”
“on Wednesday, 5th February, 2025, the ordinary routine of business as set out in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders is modified to the extent that, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 34(1)— (i) only three Leaders' Questions pursuant to Standing Order 38 shall be taken, in the following temporary sequence: Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and Social Democrats; (ii) Parliamentary Questions to the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) shall not be taken and Government business shall commence at the time when Parliamentary Questions to the Taoiseach would normally be taken; (iii) private members’ business may be taken later than 6.12 p.m.; (iv) Parliamentary Questions to a Minister other than the Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Order 47(1) shall not be taken; and (v) the Dáil shall adjourn on the conclusion of topical issues pursuant to Standing Order 39 which shall be taken on the conclusion of private members’ business; 4.”
“notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and until further notice in the 34th Dáil, the following sequence and times shall apply in relation to the speaking arrangements on private members’ time: (i) where Sinn Féin is the sponsor - Sinn Féin – 20 minutes - Government 10 minutes - Sinn Féin – 10 minutes - all other parties and groups in Opposition – 15 minutes each - Government 10 minutes - Sinn Féin – 10 minutes; and (ii) where any other party or group in Opposition is the sponsor - Sponsor – 20 minutes - Government – 10 minutes - Sponsor – 10 minutes - Sinn Féin – 20 minutes - all other parties and groups in Opposition – 13.33 minutes each - Government 10 minutes - Sponsor – 10 minutes; 3.”
“Thursday's business shall be: - Statements on Government's Response to Storm Éowyn ( resumed ) ( to conclude after 88.5 mins ) - Statements on Programme for Government ( to adjourn after 3 hrs 22 mins ) Proposed arrangements: It is proposed that: 1. until further notice in the 34th Dáil, where Standing Orders 21 and 22 require either a quorum of 10 or of 20, that quorum shall at all times be reduced to five; 2.”
“I move: Wednesday's business shall be: - Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (to be taken without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately ) - Motion re Restoration of Bills ( to be taken without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately ) - Motion re Pre-legislative Scrutiny waiver for Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025 ( to be taken without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately ) - Statements on Government's Response to Storm Éowyn ( to adjourn after 3 hrs 22 mins ) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Palestine, selected by Sinn Féin.”