Dáil debates
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Road Safety (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address concerns regarding levels of traffic congestion in Dublin, and especially the knock-on congestion caused by blockages on the M50...
- Road Network (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address the increasing capacity problems on the M50 and the need for a proposed additional ring road to deal with the high demand by...
- Military Aircraft Landings (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on recent discussions his Department has had with the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Justice and Equality and Defence...
- Sports Funding (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address concerns that there is systematic inequality in Government funding for female sports participation programmes; and what policies...
- Climate Change Policy (11 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport given that Ireland's economy has been described as improved by the Department of Finance and given that the document, Climate Change...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Public Transport Fares (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns regarding the decreasing affordability of public transport, given the recent rise in the cost of fares in...
- International Agreements (22 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to his correspondence with the Promoting Awareness, Responsibility and Care on our roads group in October 2015, in which he said...
- Cross-Border Projects (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with the Stormont and transport companies in the North to deliver an island-wide integrated ticketing system and to improve...
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review or if he has reviewed the public transport policies and investment budget, given Ireland's legally binding emissions...
- International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (75 speeches)
SECTION 1
- 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 Gabrielle McFadden - the...
- Leaders' Questions (133 speeches)
Ireland has one of the most severe strains of cystic fibrosis in the world and the highest incidences per head of population at three times the rate in the United States and the rest of the...
- Order of Business (145 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 42, statements in advance of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 December; No. 40, International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad] - Committee Stage (resumed) and...
- Industrial Relations (Blacklists) Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make it unlawful to compile, use, sell or supply blacklists containing details of people who are, or have been, trade union...
- Pre-European Council: Statements (11 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to address the House in advance of the European Council which will take place tomorrow and Friday. The meeting comes at a testing time for the European Union, with...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Flood Relief and Prevention Measures (5 speeches)
As we know, this continues to be a very difficult and anxious time for the people affected by or even at risk of flooding. People are living in fear and uncertainty. People, some of them...
- Middle East Issues (6 speeches)
Much has happened following Sinn Féin's Private Members' motion which called on the Government to recognise the state of Palestine and which was passed unopposed in the Dáil on 10...
- Tourism Promotion (4 speeches)
I am very supportive of the Wild Atlantic Way concept, which is a wonderful idea. I have often spoken about the advantages Ireland has as the western frontier of Europe. I do not know if...
- Health Care Professionals (6 speeches)
The Minister of State and other Members of the House will have received many representations on protecting the public by protecting the titles of "physiotherapist" and "physical therapist" in one...
- International Protection Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (70 speeches)
SECTION 3
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2015 without amendment.
- Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
The Select sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the Public Transport Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
- Personal Explanation by Minister of State (2 speeches)
Before we deal with the next item, the Minister of State, Deputy Paudie Coffey, wishes to make a correction to the Official Report.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (125 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- 1916 Quarter Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. While I acknowledge that progress has been made on the national monument in Moore Street, in that , the buildings have been bought and...
