Dáil debates
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
I remind the House that due to the late start, we will lose out on questions to the Minister of State at the Department of Defence because we will be moving on to other business at 12 noon.
- Departmental Staff (13 speeches)
30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he is taking following the recent conviction of an employee of his Department in the Special Criminal Court; and if he will make a...
- Defence Forces Personnel (13 speeches)
31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for implementation of the recent decision of the European Committee of Social Rights on the collective bargaining rights of Defence...
- Defence Forces Remuneration (24 speeches)
33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to address issues (details supplied) in regard to the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a...
- Defence Forces Properties (15 speeches)
34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strategic development plans for military locations in the Dublin area, including McKee Barracks, Cathal Brugha Barracks, Casement Aerodrome...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- EU Battle Groups (18 speeches)
35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the proposed participation of Defence Forces members in the German-led EU battle group; the rationale for same; the expected...
- Defence Forces Deployment (9 speeches)
36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of times the Defence Forces engaged in aid to the civil power duties with regard to US military aircraft present at Shannon Airport...
- Defence Forces Medicinal Products (11 speeches)
37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the development of a new anti-malarial drug, tafenoquine (details supplied); the measures he will take to ensure that this drug is...
- Naval Service Strength (9 speeches)
39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if more than 30 members of the Naval Service requested to apply for discharge during January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Army Barracks (4 speeches)
40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce a new Army barracks in Counties Cavan and Monaghan or the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible...
- Leaders' Questions (44 speeches)
Last Friday, with Deputy Billy Kelleher, I met a group of Alpha-1 patients who were on the drug Respreeza and who told us their stories and individual case histories. From 2006 onwards they had...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (54 speeches)
Mar is eol don Taoiseach, d'fhoilsigh an Teachta Lawless an Bille um Fhógraíocht Ar-Líne agus na Meáin Shóisialta (Trédhearcacht) 2017 anuraidh. Mar is eol dó...
- Residential Tenancies (Residential Tenancies Board) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
Glaoim ar an Teachta Cowen chun an mBille um Thionóntachtaí Cónaithe (An Bord um Thionóntachtaí Cónaithe) (Leasú), 2018 a chur os comhair na Dála ar an...
- An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
Rinneadh vótáil a lorg Dé Máirt seo caite, 20 Márta 2018, ar an gceist go ndéanfaí an Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Strategic Communications Unit (25 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if the attention of the strategic communications unit was drawn to the fact that it must comply with rules that relate to advertising standards; the number of publications...
- Northern Ireland (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the leader of the SDLP, Mr. Colum Eastwood MLA. [11217/18]
- Brexit Negotiations (10 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Prime Minister May since the publication by the European Commission of the draft text of the withdrawal deal on 28 February 2018. [11263/18]
- 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 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Frank O'Rourke - Garda...
- European Council: Statements (20 speeches)
I will participate with my EU counterparts in a series of European Council meetings in Brussels tomorrow and Friday, 22 and 23 March. Before setting out the discussions expected at those...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has concluded its consideration of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 and made no amendments thereto.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Garda Strength (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the issue of Garda resources in north County Kildare. I also thank the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles...
- Schools Building Projects Status (4 speeches)
I am disappointed by the slow development of much-needed school provision by the Government. In my constituency we have towns which are under serious pressure for mainstream school places at...
- School Curriculum (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for debate, which I have submitted for discussion because the Department Education and Skills has clearly and shamefully overlooked the...
- Hospice Services Provision (6 speeches)
Last week the Government managed to set another record: 714 citizens were left on trolleys. I did not think that, even under the stewardship of this Government, it would get that bad. I...
- Estimates for Public Services 2018: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2018...
- Business Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (49 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises currently employ nearly 970,000 people in Ireland according to the Central Statistics...
- Citizens' Assembly: Motion (15 speeches)
I move:That the Resolution of Dáil Éireann of 13th July, 2016, as amended by the Resolution of the Dáil of 3rd October, 2017, regarding the Citizens' Assembly is amended by the...
- An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 speeches)
The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment which is contained in the Schedule to the Bill. The sections of the Bill are merely...
- An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Ordú don Tuarascáil - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (2 speeches)
When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
- An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Report Stage (1 speech)
As there are no amendments on Report Stage, we proceed to the Order for Fifth Stage.
- An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Ordú don Chúigiú Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Order for Fifth Stage (2 speeches)
When it is proposed to take Fifth Stage?
- An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Cúigiú Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Fifth Stage (0 speeches)
Cuireadh an cheist: "Go rithfear an Bille anois."
- Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (1 speech)
Tairgim:GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d’Acht an...
- Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 speeches)
I move:"That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Galway-Mayo ducting and cables telecommunications network is a vital piece of State infrastructure located in an area of strategic importance...
- Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).