Dáil debates

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (84 speeches)
  Before beginning Leaders' Questions, I remind Members we are acting under Standing Orders and we are required to apply a fairly strict time limit to the questions. I would ask for the...
• Order of Business (88 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 8, statements on the Irish language and No. 2, Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Second Stage (Resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders,...
• An Teanga Gaeilge: Statements (28 speeches)
  Fáiltím roimh an deis Iabhairt faoin nGaeilge sa Dáil. Tá sé tráthúil go bhfuil an deis seo againn, tráth a bhfuil Rialtas nua ag dul i mbun oibre agus...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Financial Services Regulation (6 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance to extend the Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Act 2015 to the owners of credit and to ensure that non-bank lenders and vulture funds...
  • Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance further to the statement in the programme for Government regarding the intention to "work with the Central Bank to amend the code of conduct on mortgage arrears...
  • Flood Risk Insurance Cover Provision (6 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance his progress in ensuring flood insurance cover is available to households in areas where remedial works have been carried out by the Office of Public Works; and...
  • Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments (6 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Finance the level of draw-down of loans to developers for residential housing related projects from the fund for house building established in 2015 by the Ireland...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Banks Recapitalisation (9 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the source and detail of the recommendation that the Government no longer seek the direct recapitalisation of banks (details supplied)...
  • NAMA Social Housing Provision (6 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency is on track to deliver on its commitment tp provide 20,000 housing units; if it plans to revise the proportion which...
  • Motor Insurance (6 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will complete his review of the insurance sector; the process for implementing measures to reduce motor insurance inflation; and if he will make a...
  • Social and Affordable Housing Funding (8 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his engagement with the Central Bank in relation to the Irish League of Credit Unions' social housing proposal; and if he will make a statement on...
  • NAMA Portfolio (8 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the use of compulsory purchase orders to acquire housing stock from the National Asset Management Agency to alleviate the social housing crisis;...
  • Tax Code (18 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of the commitment to phase out of the universal social charge; and the level of economic risk he attributes to this policy. [10544/16]
  • Cross-Border Co-operation (4 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Finance his proposals to implement additional measures to deal with cross-Border criminality such as the smuggling of diesel and tobacco products and other illicit...
• Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 23(3) and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy David Cullinane - to...
• An Teanga Gaeilge: Statements (Resumed) (14 speeches)
  Tá ceithre nóiméad ag Deputy Ellis.
• Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Central Bank (Variable Rate Mortgages) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  • Homeless Accommodation Provision (2 speeches)
    Brú Aimsir is an emergency hostel in the city of Dublin with 101 beds. It opened in October of last year on a temporary basis and is run by Crosscare, the homeless service provider. It...
  • Hospital Services (2 speeches)
    My adjournment issue relates to Mayo University Hospital and the consistent overcrowding at its emergency department. It was only a number of weeks ago that the emergency department actually...
  • Home Help Service Provision (2 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise the issue of home help. By way of illustration I present the Minister with a case that is on my desk since early December 2015. Margaret...
  • Public Transport Initiatives (2 speeches)
    Before I get into the substantive matter, I congratulate the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, on his appointment. I was a constituent of his in his previous role as...