Dáil debates
Thursday, 19 October 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Seán Canney) i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Control of Exports Bill 2023 without amendment.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Broadcasting Sector (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide the most recent update in relation to the two ongoing reviews she has commissioned into governance, culture, contractor...
- Sports Funding (9 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Government will consider reintroducing a large-scale sport infrastructure fund; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Artists' Remuneration (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to comment on the ongoing campaign led by Irish Equity seeking to end the practice of Irish performers and writers facing obstacles...
- Tourism Policy (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address concerns expressed by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation that the recent increase in the VAT rate has...
- Údarás na Gaeltachta (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le Ceisteanna Parlaiminte Uimhreacha 67 den 13 Iúil agus 385 den 20 Meán Fómhair, soiléiriú a...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Tourism Promotion (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a five-year plan for tourism will be announced for the Lee Valley area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45708/23]
- Sports Funding (13 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline how the increases in funding for women in sport, announced in budget 2024, will take shape. [45182/23]
- Ukraine War (9 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action she is taking in relation to the reduction in tourist accommodation resulting from the refugee crisis. [45705/23]
- Sports Facilities (13 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the large-scale sports infrastructure fund; the number of projects that were allotted funding under the previous...
- Acht na Gaeltachta (5 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte Uimh. 98 den 13 Iúil 2023, cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis an obair...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Budget 2024 (7 speeches)
74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the one-off cost-of-living measures in budget 2024 associated with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Third Level Education (9 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will, in light of the independent national review of State supports for PhD researchers, review his recent announcement and bring the...
- Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there was such an absence of measures related to purpose-built student accommodation in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on...
- Traveller Education (7 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to assist members of the Travelling community in accessing third level education; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Apprenticeship Programmes (8 speeches)
78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current number of apprentices waiting for off-the-job training at levels 2, 4 and 6 in addition to the numbers waiting for such training in...
- Medical Research and Training (10 speeches)
80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on his efforts to increase the number of graduate entry medicine places; the reason he has not tried to reduce fees...
- Third Level Education (10 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to address the sharp increase to 15% in undergraduate drop-out rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45701/23]
- Departmental Budgets (7 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm the number of students that will benefit from measures aimed at those in further and higher education in budget 2024; and if he will...
- Third Level Costs (7 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the SUSI grant will be amended to cover part-time students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/23]
- Third Level Education (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to the announcement of the significant funding that Magee University would receive from the shared island initiative to expand its...
- Third Level Education (7 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress in the assigning of new schools of veterinary medicine and pharmacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45218/23]
- Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration can be given to allowing an apprentice butcher who lives in the South and who has been offered an apprenticeship place at a...
- Third Level Education (3 speeches)
89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is ensuring that the National Maritime College of Ireland has the required level of funding to continue providing the essential training in...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (89 speeches)
I dtús báire, is mian liom mo dhlúthpháirtíocht a chur in iúl do mhuintir Chorcaí agus pobal iarthar Phort Láirge sna ceantair sin inar tharla tubaiste...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (57 speeches)
In last week's budget the Government made a conscious decision to under-fund the health system. That is well established. The impact is going to be felt by those unable to get a hospital bed,...
- Investment in Healthcare: Statements (40 speeches)
As Deputies are aware, ensuring people are healthy and active and that they get the healthcare they need when they need it is a priority for this Government. These are not just empty words. Let...
- Capital Support for Sports Facilities: Statements (49 speeches)
Fáiltím roimh an deis an t-eolas is déanaí a thabhairt don Teach faoinár bpleananna forbartha um chaipiteal spóirt agus táim ag tnúth le tuairimí na...
- 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 Paul McAuliffe - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Weather Events (8 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me in raising this issue. Midleton was described as a disaster zone or a swamp on media this morning, but it is not alone when it comes to this...
- Probation and Welfare Service (5 speeches)
I acknowledge that the Minister, Deputy McEntee, is unable to take this issue but I thank the Minister of State for being here to facilitate the matter being raised. Over several months I have...
- Children in Care (5 speeches)
Deputy Alan Farrell wishes to discuss the implementation of increases to the foster care allowance. This is a matter that has been the topic of much discussion in recent times. It is very topical.
- Heritage Sites (5 speeches)
The fourth item I have selected comes from Deputy Durkan, who wishes to discuss the ongoing impasse regarding vehicular access to Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare. It is a very hot...
