Oireachtas Access: 13th - 15th January
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Motion to introduce an Emergency Winter Payment for Disabled People.
This week, the Social Democrats will put forward a motion to introduce a €400 winter payment for disabled people.
This will happen on Wednesday, 14th January.
We don’t have an exact time for this yet, but once we do, we will send you an extra update with the direct link.
Dáil Éireann (live link)
Tuesday, 13th January
2pm: Leaders’ Questions
3:05pm: Taoiseach’s Questions
Wednesday, 14th January
12pm: Leaders’ Questions
12:45pm: Questions on Policy or Legislation
1:15pm: Statements and Q&A post European Council meeting of 18th December 2025
Thursday, 15th January
8:45am: Parliamentary Questions: Minister for Social Protection
10:23am: Parliamentary Questions: Minister for Transport
12pm: Leaders Questions
12:45pm: Questions on Policy or Legislation
1:50pm: Government Business: Statements on Artificial Intelligence
Seanad Éireann (Live Link)
No business this week.
Committee Schedule
Wednesday, 14th January
9:30am: Joint Committee on Health — Dental services in the healthcare system
Thursday, 15th January
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