Dáil debates

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Death of Vicky Phelan: Expressions of Sympathy (12 speeches)
  Mar is eol daoibh, tá Vicky Phelan imithe ar shlí na fírinne ach tá sí láidir beo inár gcuimhní inniu agus i gcuimhní mhuintir na tíre. Ní...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (59 speeches)
  Yesterday the sad news broke that Vicky Phelan had passed away. Her two children, Amelia and Darragh have lost their beautiful mother so early in their lives. Our hearts go out to her husband...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (71 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022 (without...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022, copies of which were laid in draft form...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 a copy of which has...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (71 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if security issues were discussed at the recent meeting in Prague consisting of the European-wide Heads of State. [50288/22]
  • Housing Provision (47 speeches)
    12. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [51679/22]
• Science Week: Statements (32 speeches)
  I am delighted to have this opportunity to speak during Science Week. I thank the Business Committee for scheduling the debate. I acknowledge that Deputy Naughten specifically sought this...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has competed its consideration of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 and has made no...
• Retained Firefighters: Motion [Private Members] (40 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — Retained Firefighters provide an invaluable service to their communities; — the role of our emergency front line...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
  We welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, to the Chamber. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue is the only one of those with a Priority Question who is present.
  • Civil Service (7 speeches)
    83. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason that the Government is refusing to publish the salaries paid to the Secretaries General of Government Departments (details...
  • Office of Public Works (8 speeches)
    82. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on efforts made by the Office of Public Works to identify a site for a visitor and interpretative centre in...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Flood Risk Management (7 speeches)
    84. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of funding received by each local authority for flood relief schemes in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in...
  • Flood Risk Management (7 speeches)
    85. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the level of funding for minor drainage works will be increased in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56458/22]
  • Cost of Living Issues (9 speeches)
    86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he anticipates further expenditure measures to address the rise in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • National Development Plan (7 speeches)
    87. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update of the implementation of the national development plan for the period 2021 to 2030, specifically in relation...
  • Flood Risk Management (7 speeches)
    88. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on flooding project works for Ardcahan Bridge in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56471/22]
  • National Development Plan (7 speeches)
    90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the implementation of the National Development Plan 2021-2030 and specifically in relation to NSO 3 of the Plan; and if he...
  • Flood Risk Management (10 speeches)
    91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will clarify the current position in awarding a contract for the Glashaboy flood relief scheme; the likely date when the contract...
  • Capital Expenditure Programme (7 speeches)
    92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which public expenditure on the capital side remains vigorous and sufficient to meet demands and requirements; and if he...
  • Flood Risk Management (8 speeches)
    93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress which has been made by the steering group to advance the flood mitigation works at Ballycar; and if he will make a statement...
  • EU Programmes (5 speeches)
    94. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the likely timescale for the launch of the PEACE PLUS programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56398/22]
  • Departmental Expenditure (6 speeches)
    111. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that spending across all Departments remains in line with projections, while retaining the...
• 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 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Marian Harkin - to discuss...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Horse Racing Industry (17 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking this Topical Issue matter. We know - and are due to vote on it shortly in this Dáil - that every year, the State gives about €90 million in public...
  • Dental Services (4 speeches)
    I have told several Ministers about the state of services for medical cardholders and working people with PRSI contributions. Dental services for medical cardholders are already under...
  • Student Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the opportunity to raise this issue this evening. I raise it not just in the context of being a Deputy whose constituency contains the Belfield campus but also because it is of...
  • Hospital Staff (5 speeches)
    I raise with the Minister of State the issue of the housekeeping attendance in Cork University Hospital. The pay scale of a number of positions in the hospital have been reviewed. They will see...