Dáil debates

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
  Last Friday, the CEO of the HSE directed a severe escalation in the recruitment embargo caused by this Government’s mismanagement of the health budget. Job offers were withdrawn and...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (55 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 2023 (without...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: 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 2023, copies of which were laid in draft form...
• International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, a copy of which was laid before...
• Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (58 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023 is to provide for the number of Members of Dáil Éireann, the revision of...
• Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion [Private Members] (17 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: condemns and deplores the escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territory since 7th October, particularly the killing of innocent...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.
• Escalation of Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (45 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Matt Carthy on Tuesday, 14 November 2023:
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the progress of the community recognition fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49723/23]
  • Library Projects (5 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development about the need to provide capital funding for new library buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50005/23]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Road Projects (24 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what measures she is taking to address the funding shortfall and the limiting criteria to qualify under the current local improvement...
  • Regeneration Projects (17 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the status of the town and village renewal scheme, TVRS, and inform us when successful applicants can...
  • Flexible Work Practices (11 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will consider reopening the connected hubs voucher scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49553/23]
  • Flexible Work Practices (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will advise of the recent engagement her Department had with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on remote working...
  • Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider establishing a dedicated grant scheme for the maintenance and upgrading of community playgrounds; and if she will make a...
  • Departmental Schemes (12 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the new enhancements and developments that are being considered to ensure the senior alert scheme is in line with changing demographics...
  • Regeneration Projects (7 speeches)
    15. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the roll-out of the Towns First policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49715/23]
  • Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (8 speeches)
    16. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development about the progress of the charities regulation Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49643/23]
  • Offshore Islands (5 speeches)
    17. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress made in the past ten years in providing improved pier facilities on islands and on mainland piers serving island ferries;...
• 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 Bernard Durkan - To discuss...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Mortgage Resolution Processes (5 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue again and I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to respond. I brought this to the attention of the House some...
  • Dental Services (12 speeches)
    I have been made aware of a crisis in the public dental service. Along with others, the Irish Dental Association has been calling for additional funding and resources for many years. There are...
  • Flood Risk Management (8 speeches)
    Again, with no disrespect to the Minister of State, I find myself in the same position. Given the urgency of this matter, I will go ahead with it but we understood that if the Minister or...