Housing, climate change, and sick pay: What to expect as Dáil returns for 2021

The Dying with Dignity Bill, climate change, and the ongoing housing crisis are among the most pressing issues on the Oireachtas agenda as the new term begins this week

Climate Action and Communications Minister Eamon Ryan, Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Leo Varadkar, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. File Picture: Julien Behal

A breathless Government is going full pelt on a treadmill that simply will not stop and, as the Dáil returns this week, many will feel that they never really got a chance to slow down over Christmas.

But away from the Covid chaos, the world continues to turn.