Dáil debates
Thursday, 17 December 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the meetings proposed to be held in the immediate future with the British Government and the Northern Ireland Executive parties on the...
- Human Rights Issues (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised concerns with his European counterparts over the European Union's new political and financial deal with Turkey to curb the...
- Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Justice Minister, Mr David Ford, MLA, or the British Secretary of State for Northern...
- Undocumented Irish in the USA (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the proposed immigration reform legislation in the United States of America; if any further discussions are planned with the...
- Human Rights Issues (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that a person's (details supplied) trial took place on 15 December 2015; the specific assistance the Irish Embassy in Cairo in...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Middle East Issues (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that a Palestinian Member of Parliament (details supplied) who is a senior member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of...
- Foreign Conflicts (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals he put forward at recent meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council in relation to the very urgent need to address the ongoing...
- Humanitarian Aid (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that the El Niño weather pattern is expected to wreak havoc this year; that the United Nations has warned that 11 million...
- Human Rights Issues (6 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the actions taken by him to secure the release of an Irish citizen (details supplied) who is detained in Egypt and facing serious...
- EU Issues (6 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions, he has had with his European counterparts in relation to Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45308/15]
- Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015: From the Seanad (16 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (65 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Topical Issue Matters (8 speeches)
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) Robert Dowds - funding for...
- Leaders' Questions (161 speeches)
Motorists who have received their motor insurance renewal notices in the post in recent months have gotten quite a shock, with dramatic increases in the premiums being charged by insurance...
- Order of Business (82 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 15, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Framework Agreement on-----
- Prohibition of Hydraulic Fracturing Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a prohibition on the issue of consent, licences or permits for the exploration, prospecting or leases or other...
- Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part,...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2015: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2015, copies of which were laid in draft form before...
- UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the ratification by Ireland of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, copies of which were laid before...
- Presentation of Estimates: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding Standing Order 159 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business, Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year ending 31st...
- Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, when the final report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis is circulated to members in accordance with Standing...
- Standing Orders: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 99(1)(a), the Committee on Procedure and Privileges recommends that the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business be amended...
- Parliamentary Assembly of the European Council: Appointment of Representatives (1 speech)
I wish to inform the House that the following persons have been selected and nominated as representatives from Ireland to the Parliamentary Assembly of the European Council until the end of 2016:...
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (Resumed) (16 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to resume consideration of Seanad amendment No. 44:
- Technological Universities Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Technological Universities Bill 2015: Second Stage (24 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is an enormous honour to bring the Technological Universities Bill 2015 before the House. This Bill will allow us to expand...
- Technological Universities Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Education and Skills pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Messages from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015, without amendment, and the Finance (Tax Appeals) Bill 2015, without amendment.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Garda Compensation (6 speeches)
Is the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, taking the first Topical Issue matter?
- Hospital Services (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. I also thank the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, for coming to the House to deal with the need for a specialist heart failure unit in Cork, an...
- Health Services (4 speeches)
Guím Nollaig shona ar an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus ar an Aire chomh maith le gach duine eile anseo sa Teach. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this matter for discussion and the...
- Medicinal Products Availability (7 speeches)
I dare say there is not a citizen in this State who is not conscious of cystic fibrosis, given its prevalence in this country. I understand that we have the highest rate of cystic fibrosis in...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2008, without amendment and the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015, without amendment.
