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Question· writtenPQ 913asked

913. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the proposed Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 will make no change to the entitlement to Irish citizenship by descent (details supplied); how the proposals have regard to the recognition in Article 2 of the Constitution of the special affinity of the Irish nation with people of Irish ancestry living abroad who share its cultural identity and heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65136/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

913. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the proposed Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 will make no change to the entitlement to Irish citizenship by descent (details supplied); how the proposals have regard to the recognition in Article 2 of the Constitution of the special affinity of the Irish nation with people of Irish ancestry living abroad who share its cultural identity and heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65136/26]

Question· writtenPQ 899asked

899. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the matters proposed to be covered by a citizenship civic-knowledge test; if applicants will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution, democratic institutions, Irish history, rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the values of the State; the proposed pass standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65015/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

899. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the matters proposed to be covered by a citizenship civic-knowledge test; if applicants will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution, democratic institutions, Irish history, rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the values of the State; the proposed pass standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65015/26]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

563. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Office of the Attorney General was consulted in relation to the compatibility of the proposed reforms with Article 38.1 of the Constitution and Article 6 ECHR; whether any constitutional or legal concerns were raised during the development of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

563. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Office of the Attorney General was consulted in relation to the compatibility of the proposed reforms with Article 38.1 of the Constitution and Article 6 ECHR; whether any constitutional or legal concerns were raised during the development of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48951/26]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has considered writing review clauses into development co-operation agreements with recipient Governments which would be triggered in the event of backsliding on democracy, the rule of law or human rights (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

256. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has considered writing review clauses into development co-operation agreements with recipient Governments which would be triggered in the event of backsliding on democracy, the rule of law or human rights (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 439asked

439. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to assess the effectiveness of current EU policies in upholding core values such as human rights and the rule of law, in light of the EU Poll 2026 findings which show that only 50% of respondents in Ireland believe the EU is effectively upholding these values; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36474/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

439. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to assess the effectiveness of current EU policies in upholding core values such as human rights and the rule of law, in light of the EU Poll 2026 findings which show that only 50% of respondents in Ireland believe the EU is effectively upholding these values; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36474/26]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she accepts that providing no more than ad hoc supervision, or requiring a child to sit in the same classroom while instruction contrary to conscience is delivered, is inconsistent with the State’s duty to vindicate parental rights under the Constitution; the way in which upcoming guidance will address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32160/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

338. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she accepts that providing no more than ad hoc supervision, or requiring a child to sit in the same classroom while instruction contrary to conscience is delivered, is inconsistent with the State’s duty to vindicate parental rights under the Constitution; the way in which upcoming guidance will address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32160/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 333 of 20 January 2026, the way proceedings taken by a private citizen against a semi-State body can override the Minister's constitutional responsibility to answer questions in Dáil Éireann on decisions made by him, in line with Article 28.4.1 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

150. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 333 of 20 January 2026, the way proceedings taken by a private citizen against a semi-State body can override the Minister's constitutional responsibility to answer questions in Dáil Éireann on decisions made by him, in line with Article 28.4.1 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1659asked

1659. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1103 of 24 February 2026, if she will confirm the process for appointment of the Chair and Review Group members; the timeline for them commencing work upon their constitution; and the terms of reference for same. [18256/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1659. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1103 of 24 February 2026, if she will confirm the process for appointment of the Chair and Review Group members; the timeline for them commencing work upon their constitution; and the terms of reference for same. [18256/26]

Question· writtenPQ 960asked

960. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will commission an independent review of the compatibility of Coimisiún na Meán's regulatory framework with Article 40.6.1° of the Constitution and Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights regarding freedom of expression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

960. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will commission an independent review of the compatibility of Coimisiún na Meán's regulatory framework with Article 40.6.1° of the Constitution and Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights regarding freedom of expression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20145/26]

Bill· Public2026/34current

Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution.

Question· oralPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action Ireland is taking in relation to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and the undermining of democracy and the rule of law in Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8285/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2026

61. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action Ireland is taking in relation to the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and the undermining of democracy and the rule of law in Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8285/26]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

395. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he accepts that under Article 34.4.6 of the Constitution, the decisions of the Supreme Court are final and conclusive; his views that all Government Ministers, civil servants, and staff in public or private organisations delivering public services have a primary constitutional obligation to respect, uphold, and deploy these final rulings and interpretations in their everyday activities; if he is satisfied that his Department's continued reliance on legislative workarounds to bypass specific court conclusions such as those in cases (details supplied) consistent with this constitutional mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

395. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he accepts that under Article 34.4.6 of the Constitution, the decisions of the Supreme Court are final and conclusive; his views that all Government Ministers, civil servants, and staff in public or private organisations delivering public services have a primary constitutional obligation to respect, uphold, and deploy these final rulings and interpretations in their everyday activities; if he is satisfied that his Department's continued reliance on legislative workarounds to bypass specific court conclusions such as those in cases (details supplied) consistent with this constitutional mandate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the specific steps taken by his Department to ensure that the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal refrains from acts inconsistent with the UNCRPD, as per the requirements of Article 29 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6451/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

392. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the specific steps taken by his Department to ensure that the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal refrains from acts inconsistent with the UNCRPD, as per the requirements of Article 29 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6451/26]

Question· writtenPQ 386asked

386. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he accepts the principle under Article 34 of the Constitution that Supreme Court rulings are final and conclusive; the steps his Department is taking to ensure the disabled drivers scheme now aligns with these final rulings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6443/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

386. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he accepts the principle under Article 34 of the Constitution that Supreme Court rulings are final and conclusive; the steps his Department is taking to ensure the disabled drivers scheme now aligns with these final rulings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6443/26]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will state the legal basis for the re-introduction of medical criteria via section 36 of the Finance Act 2020 that had been previously condemned by the Supreme Court; if he is satisfied that this section is consistent with Article 15.4.1 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6442/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

385. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will state the legal basis for the re-introduction of medical criteria via section 36 of the Finance Act 2020 that had been previously condemned by the Supreme Court; if he is satisfied that this section is consistent with Article 15.4.1 of the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6442/26]

Question· writtenPQ 368asked

368. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to the recommendation included in the European Commission's 2025 Rule of law report for Ireland (details supplied), the steps he has taken to address this recommendation; the expected timeline for the completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3052/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

368. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to the recommendation included in the European Commission's 2025 Rule of law report for Ireland (details supplied), the steps he has taken to address this recommendation; the expected timeline for the completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3052/26]