Dáil debates
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
- Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
Budget 2012 introduced perhaps the single most damaging cut to education, that is, the removal of ex quotaguidance counselling provision in second level schools. The Institute of Guidance...
- Business of Dáil (8 speeches)
I understand that the Government Chief Whip has a proposal for a minor amendment to the business for the week.
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (35 speeches)
We will now proceed to a new element of our work, agreed as part of the Dáil reform process, and deal with questions on proposed legislation. We have 15 minutes for this element. Before I...
- Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2014: Leave to Withdraw (1 speech)
I move:That leave be granted to withdraw the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2014.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, resubmitted.
- Employment Data (11 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach the proposals he is considering to expand the scope of statistics being collected and reported relating to employment and wage levels beyond those required for OECD...
- Child Care Services Staff (11 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach the average wage for child care workers; and how this compares to European Union and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development figures. [17147/16]
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Garda Remuneration (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she is taking to improve the working conditions of rank and file members of An Garda Síochána; and if she...
- Garda Misconduct Allegations (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has made a report to Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, as requested by the Garda Commissioner, concerning a...
- Judicial Appointments (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the proposed new Judicial Appointments Commission will be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17509/16]
- Direct Provision System (11 speeches)
13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will bring forth proposals to end the inhuman conditions attached to the direct provision model operating under her...
- Commissions of Investigation (9 speeches)
14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has examined the transcripts and documents submitted to the O'Higgins commission, which are held by her Department, in...
- 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 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Frank O'Rourke - to ask...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Domestic Violence Policy (8 speeches)
15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she will bring forward to tackle domestic violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17097/16]
- Garda Strength (7 speeches)
17. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána stations and the number of gardaí in County Wicklow on 30 April 2011 and on 30 April...
- Garda Reports (7 speeches)
18. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she shares the serious concern expressed by the Policing Authority at systemic performance and management failures within An...
- Garda Strength (8 speeches)
I will now take Question No. 16, which I passed over earlier. The new Standing Order states that a Deputy must be present to have a question taken but as it is a new Standing Order and because...
- Garda Operations (7 speeches)
19. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which policing methods are in line with best practice internationally, with reference to the need to ensure...
- Garda Resources (7 speeches)
20. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Dublin armed support unit in An Garda Síochána is in place and operational; the number of gardaí in the...
- Garda Station Closures (7 speeches)
21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each of the counties Kilkenny and Carlow on 30 April 2011 and on...
- Garda Station Closures (7 speeches)
22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of rural crime and the community gardaí (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Library Services (4 speeches)
What does the Government have against library services? They were severely hit by cuts, including staff numbers, during the austerity years. Now, when there is talk about an improvement in the...
- Unemployment Levels (6 speeches)
I raised this issue in response to the Central Statistics Office quarterly household survey figures on unemployment, which show the unemployment rate in the south east is at 12.5%, compared with...
- Hospital Services (6 speeches)
I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, success in her new role. I look forward to working with her over the coming years in what is a very difficult area and a challenge for all...
- Foster Care Policy (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue. I am delighted the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is present. I congratulate her on her appointment as...
- The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (64 speeches)
I move:"That Dáil Éireann: accepts that:- the arts are essential to the wellbeing and advancement of the Irish people; - a thriving arts and culture sector makes a positive...
- Revised Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (158 speeches)
I move the following Revised Estimates for the justice Vote group:
- Estimates for Public Services 2016: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 21...
