Dáil debates

Thursday, 1 February 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Road Safety (12 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can outline what measures are being taken to improve road safety, including those related to road maintenance and upgrade works...
  • Dublin Airport Authority (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the method used to calculate passenger numbers at Dublin Airport and if he will take action to ensure that the...
  • Bus Services (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can provide an update on the current progress of the BusConnects programme; the possibility of integrating timetables between other...
  • Public Transport (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has conducted any analysis of the impact of fare reductions on the number of people using public transport, in particular...
  • Road Safety (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what impact the new proposed speed limit reductions will have on the transport network system in Ireland. [4899/24]
• Estimates for Public Services 2024 - Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2024:...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Rail Network (14 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has given any further consideration to the idea of a rail line from Navan to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Departmental Policies (16 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make public transport free for under-18s and students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4415/24]
  • Bus Services (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to address antisocial behaviour on Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Bus services or towards their staff; what supports are...
  • Bus Éireann (9 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met recently with Bus Éireann in Cork city; and if he is aware of frequent delays and cancellations. [4602/24]
  • Rail Network (9 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on progress to integrate of new DART carriages to the DART fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/24]
  • Road Projects (18 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the completion of the N86 Tralee to Dingle Road upgrade is a priority of his; the fatality figures on this road; the reason the...
  • Transport Costs (6 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto with a view to ensuring that any negative...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Defective Building Materials (7 speeches)
    79. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on his engagement with an organisation (details supplied) and his Department with respect to the defective concrete blocks redress scheme; and if...
  • Tax Code (23 speeches)
    80. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of warehoused tax debt arising from the scheme introduced during the pandemic that has yet to be repaid to the Exchequer; if he is considering...
  • Tax Reliefs (33 speeches)
    81. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the estimated deadweight costs associated with the rented residential relief introduced in the Finance Act 2023; his views of the...
  • EU Directives (7 speeches)
    82. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the interests of transparency, he will re-examine the statutory instrument that came into effect on 23 June 2023 relating to the Irish register of...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Tax Reliefs (7 speeches)
    83. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider applying a 0% VAT rate to all gluten-free food products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4248/24]
  • Tax Code (7 speeches)
    84. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount and nature of all tax paid by domestic property funds and all foreign-owned property funds in Ireland and Irish real estate funds, real estate...
  • Business Supports (7 speeches)
    85. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure flexibility and support for businesses with regard to tax debt warehousing. [4605/24]
  • Tax Code (9 speeches)
    86. To ask the Minister for Finance the latest projections for corporate tax revenue, given the introduction of 15% effective corporate tax rate for 2024 and 2025; and if he is satisfied that 15%...
  • Departmental Schemes (8 speeches)
    87. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4611/24]
  • Fiscal Data (7 speeches)
    89. To ask the Minister for Finance the total sum currently invested by the State in companies that derive profit from activities in illegal Israeli settlements, as defined by the database...
  • Banking Sector (7 speeches)
    90. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that Irish banking customers are getting a good deal from their banks in areas such as interest on deposits, transaction charges, loan rates...
  • Tax Code (5 speeches)
    154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a finance Bill to re-introduce the 9% VAT rate for catering and tourist accommodation, as was done seamlessly in May 2011; if he...
• Lá Fhéile Bríde - Pause for Peace (1 speech)
  Táimid ag bogadh anois go dtí Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí ach, roimhe sin, mar is eol don Teach, is é seo Lá Fhéile Bríde, tús an earraigh agus an...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (95 speeches)
  Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus guím beannachtaí na Féile Bríde uirthi agus ar phobal mór na hÉireann. Inniu arís, chonaiceamar an...
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (86 speeches)
  Since 2019, there has been a massive increase in fraudulent scams. I doubt there is a household in the country that has not been targeted. I have been raising this issue now for well over a...
• 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 Denis Naughten – To...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Dental Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien.
  • Post Office Network (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. I thank the office of the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, for responding to me to say he cannot be here because...
  • Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter, which is on the urgent need for approved school building projects in Dublin Mid-West to begin construction. This is something I have raised...
  • School Transport (6 speeches)
    First, I thank the Minister of State for coming into the Chamber to take this Topical Issue. I know that the Minister of State has a particular interest in transport and rural transport because...
• Report of Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands: Motion (7 speeches)
  I call on Deputy Ó Cathasaigh, the Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands.