Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 June 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Housing Policy (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the additional measures he is taking to address the alarming increase in homelessness in recent months. [33472/22]
    • Planning Issues (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the An Bord Pleanála’s review report published in 2016; his views on each recommendation; the...
    • Housing Schemes (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the delivery of affordable housing in areas (details supplied). [33473/22]
    • Rental Sector (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the redress available to tenants who make a complaint to the Residential Tenancies Board about breaches of their tenancy rights...
    • Housing Provision (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason for the delay in the sale of affordable housing in Cork city and south County Dublin. [33474/22]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Housing Policy (10 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the review of the social housing income thresholds; and if he will indicate whether he intends...
    • Housing Schemes (25 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the targets the vacant homes unit in his Department is working towards to tackle vacancy and dereliction. [32972/22]
    • Defective Building Materials (15 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the remediation of dwellings damaged by defective concrete blocks Bill 2022 does not provide for the replacement of...
    • Housing Provision (7 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention been drawn to the lengthy processing times for both social housing applications and housing assistance payment...
    • Housing Schemes (7 speeches)
      15. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on affordable housing in Cork city; and if he is satisfied with the progress of the scheme. [32973/22]
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
      93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the Government's response to the decision by the British Government to introduce unilateral legislation that will...
    • Diplomatic Representation (19 speeches)
      94. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of times he has met with the Irish ambassador to Britain since he took office. [33477/22]
    • Passport Services (10 speeches)
      95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the efforts that have been made to address the delays in the issuing of passports; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Passport Services (7 speeches)
      96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, with the surge in the number of applications for passports and the delays in getting those applications processed, he will consider...
    • Maritime Jurisdiction (7 speeches)
      97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if negotiations will begin immediately with the French Government to cease its military exercise in order to protect fishermen, fishing...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Trade Relations (6 speeches)
      98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the level of economic activity between Ireland and nations in Africa and the work to increase such activity. [33212/22]
    • Passport Services (20 speeches)
      99. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a printer for the Cork Passport Office to facilitate in-person one-day rapid renewals there and take pressure and demand...
    • Foreign Policy (6 speeches)
      100. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update to the Houses of the Oireachtas on any engagement he has had with the European Union or the Polish Government...
    • Middle East (8 speeches)
      102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will address the concerns that exist in relation to the recent signing of a trilateral memorandum of understanding relating to the...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 speeches)
    Léiríonn tuarascáil an Ombudsman teip iomlán an Rialtais áiteanna scoileanna a chur ar fáil do pháistí agus do leanaí a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta...
  • Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (43 speeches)
    AIB and EBS have been fined €96 million for overcharging more than 12,000 customers and 93 breaches of regulations. Harm ranged from overcharging and breaching contracts to the...
  • Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Bill entitled an Act to amend the Litter Pollution Act 1997 to provide for public health and cleaner streets. Dog fouling may...
  • Autism Bill 2022: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for an autism strategy to be prepared and published, and to provide for related matters. It gives me great...
  • LGBTQI+ and Equality: Statements (22 speeches)
    I welcome this opportunity to update the House on LGBTI+ issues, particularly during Pride week. At the start of 2022, Ireland entered its second century as an independent State. We have become...
  • 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 37A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Colm Burke - to discuss...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Healthcare Policy (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for taking this matter. I ask him to outline the plans by the Department of Health for the introduction of the free contraception scheme for 17- to...
    • Regeneration Projects (4 speeches)
      This is an issue I raise regularly. The situation does not seem to be getting any better. If anything, things seem to be getting worse. People living in flat complexes in the inner city are...
    • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for the opportunity to discuss this matter. I understand that neither the Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley, nor the Minister of State, Deputy Josepha...
    • Hospital Admissions (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this matter to be debated. I represent the constituency of Limerick City. We have severe overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, emergency...
  • An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart Vótála ag Aois 16) 2021: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Vote at 16) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 speeches)
    Tairgim: “Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."