Dáil debates

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
    I wish a good morning to the Minister, the Minister of State, Deputies and the staff of the Houses and welcome them all here as we begin another day's work. Our questions this morning are to the...
    • Historic Towns Initiative (8 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if specific consideration will be given to the protection and restoration of market towns and their centres in the context of a...
    • Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2019 a fhoilsiú. [16780/19]
    • Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (10 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht nuashonrú a dhéanamh ar aon phlé a bhí aici féin nó ag oifigí na Roinne leis an Aire Oideachais...
    • City of Culture Initiative (8 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on whether an imaginative programme can be rolled out by Galway 2020 as the city celebrates the title of European City of...
    • Museum Projects (9 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to secure a permanent home for a museum (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16769/19]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (1 speech)
    Question No. 6 replied to with Written Answers.
    • Wild Fires (23 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to carry out an evaluation of the damage and cost incurred as a consequence of fires that resulted from her extension of...
    • Performing Arts (16 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement she has had with a theatre (details supplied) in Galway city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16599/19]
    • Aerfoirt Réigiúnacha (18 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ndearnadh Aerfort na Mine a cheannach; mura ndearnadh, cad é an staid reatha a bhaineann leis an bpróiseas ceannaigh;...
    • Film Industry (11 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on whether the current method of providing public funding for the film industry is the most appropriate for delivering...
    • Commemorative Events (4 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next meeting of the all-party consultation group on commemorations will take place; and if she will make a statement on...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (124 speeches)
    Before we start, I ask Members to please adhere to the time allocated.
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (60 speeches)
    Some weeks ago I questioned the Tánaiste on Dublin Port's policy on cruise ships and the decision to reduce the number of cruise ships from 2021 to 2023 to 80 ships per annum and how that...
  • Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 and to provide for related matters. I thank the Chair for allowing me to...
  • Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Domestic Violence Act 2018 to provide for the establishment and conduct of Domestic Homicide Reviews. I seek leave to...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2019: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2019 - Votes 20, 21, 22, 24, 25...
  • 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 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Frank O'Rourke - to...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Public Transport Provision (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister, Deputy Ross, for coming to the House to respond to the issue I raise. As the Ceann Comhairle said, I wish to deal with issues concerning public transport, in particular in...
    • Bus Services (4 speeches)
      Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to raise the important issue of the replacement of bus services that are urgently required in County Laois. I am speaking on behalf of the...
    • Autism Support Services (4 speeches)
      I raise with the Minister of State the issue of a centre in Dromavalla, Ballyseedy, County Kerry. It was furnished and officially opened in 2014 since when it has sat idle. No resident has...
    • Hospitals Building Programme (4 speeches)
      Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for choosing this Topical Issue debate. It is an important issue not only for Cork but for the Munster area. As Minister of State at the Department of Health and...
  • Building the Housing of the Future: Motion [Private Members] (50 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann: declares that: — shelter is a fundamental human right, as recognised in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and in...
  • Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (51 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil...
  • Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care)(Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care)(Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (37 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address this House on the Second Stage of the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019. The...
  • Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (14 speeches)
    I move: "That be Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 to the House for Second...
  • Rural and Community Development: Statements (47 speeches)
    I thank the House for the opportunity this evening to speak about the excellent work being done by my Department and some of our plans to further our mission to promote rural and community...