Dáil debates

Thursday, 12 October 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Enterprise Support Services (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the specific barriers that women founders of technology companies face in accessing State supports. [44353/23]
  • Wage-setting Mechanisms (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has plans to future-proof sectoral employment orders, employment regulation orders and registered employment agreements, REAs, in...
  • Work Permits (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the length of time it is taking to issue work permits (details supplied), given that businesses are struggling to recruit workers....
• Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Tá Seanad Éireann tar éis an Bille na hOidhreachta Stairiúla agus Seandálaíochta agus Forálacha Ilghnéitheacha, 2023 a rith gan leasú. Seanad...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Labour Market (9 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to expand the critical skills occupations list to address skills and labour shortages in the construction industry,...
  • Legislative Process (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason he has referred the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021 to the...
  • Business Supports (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider expanding the range of financial supports currently available under the local enterprise offices nationally to...
  • Work Permits (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of any review carried out by his Department with regard to removing dental nurses from the ineligible list of occupations...
  • Artificial Intelligence (8 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals for an artificial intelligence advisory council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44173/23]
  • Exports Growth (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider introducing an export credit guarantee scheme to support companies looking to increase their international trading...
  • Living Wage (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the progression of the introduction of a living wage, as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will...
  • Business Supports (8 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider using unused funding for TBESS to fund grant support for businesses that were badly affected by LPG costs; and if...
  • Regional Development (4 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details of the number of IDA visits to Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43520/23]
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (105 speeches)
  I express my condolences to the family and friends of Kim Damti. Their heartbreak, grief and immense pain are things no family should ever have to experience. I wish Kim's family, and all of...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (108 speeches)
  Our Defence Forces are facing a crisis and personnel numbers are critically low. Under the Tánaiste's watch, more people are leaving the Defence Forces every year than are being recruited....
• Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (43 speeches)
  Debate resumed on the following Financial Resolution: - (Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
• Sustainability of Stability of Services Provided by Section 39 and Section 56 Organisations on behalf of the HSE and Tusla: Statements (47 speeches)
  The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is very welcome.
• Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (2 speeches)
  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 Gino Kenny - To discuss the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • School Enrolments (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for standing in for the Minister, Deputy Foley, this evening. Three weeks ago, enrolment opened in Greystones for the 2024 secondary school intake. The three...
  • Child Abuse (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy Roderic O'Gorman, for coming in. I know we have discussed this issue. I would like to welcome Mick...
  • Heritage Sites (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue again and the Minister of State for coming in to answer questions in the House. I raise the matter on this occasion to ensure the...
  • Health Services Staff (4 speeches)
    As the Minister of State will be aware, today we spoke about section 39 workers. I was delighted to have my Topical Issue matter chosen this evening - I thank the Ceann Comhairle - because we...
• Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.