Items before the House, found on the Dáil Business website, drive Parliament's agenda.
Rules governing speaking times vary according to the business being conducted.
The business of Dáil Éireann is governed by formal rules and precedent.
A vote or "division" may be required when business is not agreed unanimously.
The work of the Dáil may take in legislation, motions, question time and more.
Making new laws, which start life as a "Bill", is one of the main tasks of the Oireachtas.
Committees advise the Houses on a range of specific areas and scrutinise legislation.
Parliamentary questions allow TDs to query Ministers on local and national matters.
A motion is a proposal made for the House to agree on a particular position or action.
Certain functions and roles in the Chamber are integral to Dáil business.
