Dáil debates
Thursday, 13 June 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 remind Deputies that they have 30 seconds to introduce their questions, the Minister has two minutes to respond, Deputies have one minute to ask a supplementary question, the Minister has one...
- Defence Forces Remuneration (32 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when proposals will be brought forward to improve pay and working conditions for members of the Defence Forces; if he is satisfied that the...
- Visit of Lebanese Delegation (1 speech)
Before I call Deputy Buckley, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a hundred thousand welcomes, and a most...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Medicinal Products (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he has taken to implement the Dáil Éireann motion (details supplied) passed on 28 June 2017 to draw up a plan of action to...
- Defence Forces Deployment (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of personnel from the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps that took part in protection duties for the recent visit of the President of...
- Postal Voting (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if all Defence Forces personnel entitled to postal votes in the recent European and local elections received ballot papers in time to cast their...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Strength (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the actual operational strength of the Defence Forces or strength in station is lower than the official figure of 8,800 when personnel in...
- Defence Forces Personnel (10 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on claims by the former head social worker for the Defence Forces that he was ignored repeatedly when he warned the Minister of State's...
- Defence Forces Remuneration (50 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the recent comments by the former head of the elite Ranger Wing in Chad that poor rates of pay and allowances for enlisted personnel,...
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps have access to training and equipment on par with other Defence Forces throughout Europe...
- Defence Forces Remuneration (11 speeches)
10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to improve the levels of pay and timing of pensions and gratuities in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Defence Forces Reserve (5 speeches)
14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if members of the Reserve Defence Force are being paid on average 18% less than the rates being given to their counterparts in the Permanent...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (40 speeches)
There has been a good deal of debate in the House during recent days on the area of home help and the lack of, and curtailment of, home help hours and services throughout the country. There were...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (101 speeches)
On Tuesday of this week, my colleague, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, raised the issue of Rebuilding Ireland home loans with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. Frankly, there are...
- Organisation of Working Time (Workers’ Rights and Bogus Self-Employment) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (7 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 to prohibit the practice of designating employment as self-employment; to bring...
- 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 Martin Kenny - to...
- National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Murphy on Tuesday, 11 June 2019: That Dáil Éireann:
- Defence Forces: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (38 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Jack Chambers on Wednesday, 12 June 2019:
- Message from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
The Standing Business Committee has completed its consideration under Standing Order 27AC of the request by the Minister for Health to waive the requirement to give the general scheme of a Bill...
- Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Education and Skills pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Matters (Resumed) (1 speech)
I wish to advise the House that the Topical Issue in the name of Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin will not be taken and is being replaced by one in the name of Deputy Mick Wallace - to discuss the need to...
- Sustainable Tourism: Statements (10 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the issue of sustainable tourism. The importance of tourism to Ireland cannot be understated. The sector has made a significant economic and social...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Tourism Funding (6 speeches)
I brought a delegation from the Leitrim Tourism Network to meet the Minister last year about this issue. There has been a decline in tourism in the north west and the Border region in...
- Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Review (7 speeches)
A review of the areas of natural constraints, ANC, scheme has been ongoing for several years. I acknowledge the work carried out by the Department in the review. It did its best to get the...
- National Children's Hospital (10 speeches)
In the absence of Deputy Kelly, we will take the item in the name of Deputy Wallace. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, for being here for her normal Thursday evening slot.
- Regeneration Projects Funding (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for taking the question. Tipperary town and the issues it faces have been discussed in this House for many years by myself and many other Deputies...
- Health and Safety (Funfair) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Fianna Fáil is bringing forward the Bill to strengthen current health and safety legislation for recreational users of funfairs and...