Dáil debates

Thursday, 9 June 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (23 speeches)
    I will now take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 29. In accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Dáil Reform and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and...
  • Order of Business (64 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. b11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland’s accession to the memorandum of understanding concerning the principles for the...
  • Equal Status (Equality Proofing) (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to promote equality in the functioning of public bodies, to provide that regard be had by public bodies to the desirability of...
  • Public Holidays (Lá na Poblachta) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the amendment of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and establishment of a body to be known as Bord Lá...
  • Committee on Procedure: Appointment of Members (1 speech)
    The following Members have been appointed to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, to be henceforth known as the Committee on Procedure: the Minister of State at the Department of the...
  • Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McGrath on Wednesday, 8 June 2015:
  • 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 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Eugene Murphy - the...
  • Memorandum of Understanding regarding Ireland's Participation in UK Battle Group: Motion (8 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's accession to the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the principles for the establishment and operation of a Battlegroup to be made...
  • Standing Orders: Motion (13 speeches)
    I move:That the amendments and additions to the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business contained in the Report of the sub-Committee on Dáil Reform regarding...
  • Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Homeless Persons Supports (6 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs about her Department's responsibility for children who are placed in emergency homeless accommodation; if she will address concerns that...
    • School Completion Programme (6 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has considered increasing the budget for the school completion programme in order to protect those who are identified as most at risk...
    • Area Based Childhood Programme (8 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to ensure that the area based childhood programme remains fully resourced and funded for the upcoming number of years. [14946/16]
    • After-School Support Services (8 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her plan in the programme for Government to tender school facilities to community groups and private providers is to use public schools...
    • Care Orders (8 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to the number of supervision orders applied for in the courts by the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, since it was established...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Homeless Persons Supports (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to report on the accommodation of homeless children in adult homeless accommodation; the actions she has taken on the welfare of homeless...
    • Child Protection Services Provision (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the plans she is working on to address the shortfall of active on-duty social workers in child protection services and to reduce the large...
    • Early Childhood Care and Education (6 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action being taken to address the need for special needs assistants in early childhood care and education programmes; and if she will...
    • Child Poverty (9 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the specific measures she is planning to tackle child poverty; if she had discussions with the Minister for Social Protection as regards...
    • Early Childhood Care and Education (9 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the implementation of the access and inclusion model for children with additional needs entering the early childhood care and...
    • Youth Services Funding (8 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to increase funding for youth workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14822/16]
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    • Community Development Projects (5 speeches)
      Since 2007 the Young Ballymun project has built a collective community plan for children's services, with 30 active partners across the health, education, early years and community sectors. This...
    • Arts Centres (2 speeches)
      I share the concern of Deputies Ellis and Shortall, not only in respect of Young Ballymun but also with regard to the Preparing for Life programme and the childhood development initiative in...
    • Flood Relief Schemes (2 speeches)
      My first duty is to congratulate Deputy Seán Canney, an east Galway man, on his promotion to Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works. There is no doubt that he...
    • Further Education and Training Programmes (2 speeches)
      I wish to bring to the attention of the House a serious matter that has developed in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, in respect of further education and community education services. The Trinity Adult...