Dáil debates

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • International Terrorism (7 speeches)
    47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will be introducing new measures to tackle terrorism, given the recent attacks in Paris, France; and if she will make a statement on the...
  • UN Conventions Ratification (7 speeches)
    48. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities; the reason for the lack of progress on disability...
  • Garda Operations (8 speeches)
    49. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there was any investigation within her Department regarding a surveillance programme within An Garda Síochána named Operation Mizen;...
  • Crime Levels (7 speeches)
    50. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality how she proposes to deal with crime levels, particularly in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42647/15]
  • Independent Review Mechanism (11 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the severe criticism of the resource and process limitations of the Independent Review Mechanism tasked with examining...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest (38 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied that investigations into allegations made by serving members of An Garda Síochána are being carried out in a way...
  • Sentencing Policy (7 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the Private Members' Bill, Sentencing Council Bill 2015. [42456/15]
  • Garda Resources (7 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which An Garda Síochána is adequately equipped to deal with all forms of security threat, including the activities of...
  • Garda Operations (28 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional resources which will be made available to An Garda Síochána in County Clare under Operation Thor; and if she will make a...
• 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 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Mattie McGrath - the...
• Leaders' Questions (82 speeches)
  Just a year ago, the sad death of Jonathan Corrie sparked a huge outcry across the country and in Dáil Éireann. It was followed by a series of crisis meetings on homelessness and...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Seanad Reform (95 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the legislation to reform Seanad Éireann he proposes to introduce during the lifetime of the current Dáil Éireann; the suggestions and proposals he intends...
  • Cabinet Committee Meetings (40 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Construction 2020, Housing, Planning and Mortgage Arrears took place. [31774/15]
• Order of Business (37 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 12, Supplementary Estimate for Public Services - Vote 35, back from committee; No. 1, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 - amendments from the Seanad....
• Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  A division was challenged last Friday, 27 November on the question that the Protection of the Environment (Criminal Activity) Bill 2015 be read a Second Time. In accordance with an order of the...
• Estimates for Public Services 2015 (1 speech)
  I move the following Supplementary Estimate: Vote 35 – Army Pensions (Supplementary)That a supplementary sum not exceeding €6,500,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Hospital Investigations (13 speeches)
    Will Members, please, clear the Chamber to allow for Deputy Micheál Martin’s Topical Issue matter to be taken?
  • Drug Treatment Programmes (6 speeches)
    Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle go bhfuil seans againn an t-ábhar seo a phlé. We know that people get caught up in abusing and misusing drugs and alcohol and many...
  • Living City Initiative (4 speeches)
    There is a growing realisation that the take-up of the Living City initiative has not been good so far. The Minister for Finance described it recently as "miniscule". From what I have read,...
  • Crime Prevention (4 speeches)
    The reason I raise this issue is the surge in crime along the motorway network. We have seen a shocking increase in crime, particularly in the number of burglaries carried out by mobile...
• Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2012: From the Seanad (81 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Last week we had the anniversary of the tragic death of Jonathan Corrie. Ever since his death, the homeless situation and the number of...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015, without amendment.
• Estimates for Public Services 2015: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2015 —...