Dáil debates
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
For those of you who perhaps have not noticed, I wish to announce for your information that four Members of the Dáil have been elected to the European Parliament, namely, Deputies Clare...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (96 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for that announcement and of course we wish them well. We will miss them greatly in terms of the Dáil. In 1990 the then Minister, Mary Harney, introduced a ban...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (80 speeches)
The business this week shall be as set out in the first revised report of the Business Committee, dated 30 May 2019. In relation to today's business, it is proposed that No. 11, motion re...
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Act 1970 and to provide for related matters. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to introduce the...
- Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cuba: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and...
- 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 Gino Kenny - to discuss...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach further to the reply to Parliamentary Question Nos. 5 to 14, inclusive, on 5 February 2019, if he will report on any contacts he has had with a person (details supplied)....
- European Council Meetings (20 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the informal European Council meeting held on 28 May 2019; the issues that were discussed; and if he held bilaterals at same. [22676/19]
- Seanad Reform (57 speeches)
15. To ask the Taoiseach the status of his plans for Seanad reform. [22697/19]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (13 speeches)
To clarify, according to the email we received, these questions have been grouped. Could the Leas-Cheann Comhairle explain the time allocations for us?
- Housing Policy (58 speeches)
35. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the next round of funding for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme; if each local authority is still issuing...
- Housing Policy (10 speeches)
38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the minimum guidelines for dormitory space and for cubicles and the shared kitchen ratio for co-living...
- Defective Building Materials (7 speeches)
39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the justification for allocating €20 million in funding for homeowners affected by MICA in County Donegal as part of the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Home Loan Scheme (15 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when extra funding for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme will be allocated; the changes proposed for the scheme following...
- Local Authority Housing Provision (15 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to simplify and speed up the process of approval by his Department for local authority housing schemes....
- Land Development Agency (14 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the Land Development Agency; and when legislation is expected in this regard. [24027/19]
- Defective Building Materials (42 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the details of the mica redress scheme; the date in 2019 from which homes will begin to be repaired under the scheme; and if he...
- Shared Accommodation Provision (22 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the expected rental price of the co-living accommodation units; the discussions that took place in relation to co-living...
- Local Authority Housing Provision (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which the restoration of a public house building programme can be reintroduced with a view to the provision of an...
- Local Authority Members' Remuneration (6 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when a report (details supplied) into the pay and conditions for councillors will be published. [23896/19]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Misuse of Drugs (4 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for taking this Topical Issue matter today. I hope there can be some clarity on the confiscation of cannabidiol or CBD products around Ireland. Many people...
- Hospitals Funding (15 speeches)
I again raise the issue of the plans to extend and build a new children's unit in Cork University Hospital, CUH. The Minister of State will be familiar with this but I must articulate my extreme...
- Litter Pollution (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking this debate. Ballymun has been given what can only be described as a bitter pill to swallow in the recent Irish Business Against Litter, IBAL, report on...
- Irish Prison Service (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for accepting this important issue for discussion. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, for being here. With no disrespect to him, I am disappointed the...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (16 speeches)
It is proposed notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or today's Order of Business that statements on the allocation of home help hours will be taken tomorrow, 12 June 2019, after the...
- Northern Ireland: Statements (9 speeches)
I am glad to commence the statements on Northern Ireland this evening on behalf of the Government and in place of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, who...
- Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Bill before the House. It will amend the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012,...
- National Development Plan: Motion [Private Members] (25 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes that:— Project Ireland 2040 combines the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the ten year National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027; —...
