Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence where he intends to deploy Irish troops in the event that he is successful in progressing legislation that would remove the triple lock neutrality...
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline the additional allowances payable to Defence Forces Irish contingent personnel participating in the EU battle group; and if he will...
  • Naval Service (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Naval Service; the strength as of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the current strength of the service; the number...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Tribunals of Inquiry (8 speeches)
    4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeline for when the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints process in the Defence Forces will be fully up and...
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will further review the pandemic recognition payment for Defence Forces personnel who worked in test centres to make sure all deserving...
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a decision will be taken on the location of the new Army headquarters; if Athlone will be considered given its central location; and if he...
  • Defence Forces (23 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will set out his proposals to alter the current triple lock mechanism governing the deployment of Irish Defence Forces overseas; when he...
  • Defence Forces (8 speeches)
    9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if further consideration will be given to the re-opening of Dún Uí Néill, Cavan, as a forward operating base as that region has a...
  • Defence Forces (26 speeches)
    10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence what type of operations Irish military forces might engage in that are not currently allowed under the UN Charter if the triple lock is removed ;...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Road Safety (10 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his Department's work on road safety, and his plans to tackle the continuing rise in road fatalities....
  • Airport Policy (8 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department’s plans for upgrading the transport infrastructure around Dublin Airport and its environs. [22231/24]
  • Rail Network (13 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the all-island strategic rail review will be published; in particular, the plans and timetable on the western rail corridor; and if...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Questions Nos. 56 and 57 taken with Written Answers.
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the way in which southern ports will be supported in marshalling parts and assembling turbines for offshore wind power...
  • Public Transport (7 speeches)
    59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the 103 Bus Éireann bus service; its performance standard and plans to improve it; and if he will make a statement...
  • Rail Network (10 speeches)
    61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in considering the all-island strategic rail review since the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly; when it is...
  • Regional Development (9 speeches)
    63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following the recent European Commission's Regional Competitiveness Index report, where the northern and western region of Ireland was...
  • Park-and-Ride Facilities (9 speeches)
    64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 189 of 20 March 2024, the status of the roll-out of park and ride in Galway city; and if he will...
  • Bus Éireann (10 speeches)
    65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide on update on what engagement his Department has had with Bus Éireann to address the impact of the shortage of...
  • Road Network (12 speeches)
    69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the commitment in the programme for Government to maintain the existing road network to a high standard and fund safety...
  • Rail Network (9 speeches)
    73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has received a detailed update from Iarnród Éireann on the condition of the railway line from Collooney to...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (127 speeches)
  We are being joined by the Tánaiste and our first question comes from-----
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (88 speeches)
  Mortgage holders are facing interest rates of more than 7%. Some households pay thousands of euro more in interest to the banks and the vulture funds. For more than a year, Sinn Féin has...
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No.2) Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
• Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Guardians Ad Litem (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. A well-intentioned local solicitor opted to raise concerns with me regarding the appointment or assignment of guardians ad litem. Guardians...
  • Urban Development (4 speeches)
    Last week, the Taoiseach announced the formation of a task force to make Dublin a more attractive and safer city. Of course, I strongly welcome the formation of this task force. It is long...
  • Bus Services (6 speeches)
    I am really disappointed. This Topical Issue was first scheduled for 23 April. The Minister was not available and I was asked whether I would postpone it until he was available, which was...
• Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 speeches)
  This is the Neighbour Disputes (Vegetation) Bill 2017. I hope the neighbours are not disputing over cabbages or anything like that, but I am sure Deputy Ó Snodaigh will tell us. The...