Dáil debates

Thursday, 9 May 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to report on the community centres investment fund; who has received funding; what stage each project is at; and if she will make a...
  • Tidy Towns (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will request that the national judging of the Tidy Towns competition take place after the local elections in order to allow for...
  • Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department will provide assistance to develop a community centre in Fair Hill, Cork city. [20940/24]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Island Communities (8 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the implementation to date of the policy for the islands; if she has received any reports or updates to date from the...
  • Rural Schemes (20 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department is taking any action regarding obstacles that can arise in carrying out projects under the local improvements scheme;...
  • Control of Dogs (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what efforts are being made by her Department to ensure that local authorities are enforcing the legislation in relation to collecting...
  • Departmental Schemes (13 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration would be given for larger local authorities such as Cork County Council to make additional submissions to the town and...
  • Departmental Programmes (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the assessment of applications under the community services programme, administered by Pobal, to...
  • Library Services (5 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on her Department's support for community libraries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20570/24]
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Middle East (13 speeches)
    49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeframe in which he intends to submit a declaration to intervene in the case of South Africa v. Israel taken under the Genocide...
  • Passport Services (8 speeches)
    50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his proposals to ensure the Passport Office operates efficiently throughout the busy summer period; if he will ensure that applicants can...
  • EU Agreements (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to persuade the European Commission to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement. [20548/24]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outlook for the remainder of 2024 in terms of the conflict in Ukraine; how this will impact Ireland; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Middle East (13 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the latest worrying statements by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Israel Defense Forces, IDF, action in Rafah will speed up...
  • European Union (29 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government intends to support the reappointment of European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, for a second term. [20781/24]
  • Middle East (15 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on his most recent communications with his European counterparts in relation to imposing sanctions on Israel in light of the...
  • British-Irish Co-operation (7 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his Department's interaction with the British Government on the 30 April implementation of new Brexit-related...
  • Middle East (4 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on his recent visit to Jordan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20766/24]
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (48 speeches)
  Tá an cosc earcaíochta sna seirbhísí sláinte ag cruthú go leor deacrachtaí agus anois tá 70% d’altraí ag rá go bhfuil...
• Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (90 speeches)
  This morning there was a joint operation to remove more than 100 tents that were pitched alongside the Grand Canal in Dublin. There were 168 people moved to alternative accommodation. We...
• Residential Tenancies (Illegal Evictions) (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the creation of an offence of the forcible ending of a tenancy; to provide for a power to award exemplary...
• Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (35 speeches)
  Tá an-áthas orm an deis a bheith agam inniu tabhairt faoi réimse fíorthábhachtach an oideachais speisialta. Tá an-áthas orm é sin a dhéanamh i mo...
• Challenges Facing the Childcare and Nursing Home Sectors: Motion [Private Members] (27 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: - quality, accessible and affordable childcare and nursing home services are an indispensable part of the fabric of any well-functioning...
• 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: Joe Flaherty - To discuss the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Dublin City Task Force (6 speeches)
    I have had this matter selected as a Topical Issue on four separate occasions. Each time, I called for a comprehensive, Cabinet-led approach to the issues of violence in our city centre, which...
  • Nursing Homes (8 speeches)
    As I mentioned earlier in the Chamber, plans have been announced to repurpose the new community care nursing unit in Nenagh. The decision to change it from a public facility to a privately run...
  • Medicinal Products (4 speeches)
    I am delighted that this Topical Issue was selected and thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating this important discussion. It is an issue I am very passionate about and I hope...
  • Community Employment Schemes (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, standing in for the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, who is unavoidably absent this evening but I ask that the senior Minister...