Dáil debates
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (10 speeches)
We now proceed to the selection of a candidate for the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle by way of secret ballot. I call upon the Clerk of the Dáil, Mr. Peter Finnegan, to conduct the...
- Leaders' Questions (69 speeches)
Before proceeding to take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 29, I point out to Members that yesterday we ran significantly over time and that overrun has implications for the transaction of...
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (54 speeches)
Before moving on to questions on promised legislation, I point out to Members that we have recently amended Standing Order 28 to provide that there is one minute per Member on one question on...
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Colscaradh) 2016: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Official Engagements (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent contacts with the Government of the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18143/16]
- European Council Meetings (23 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach to report on the recent meetings of the European Council that he has attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18144/16]
- 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 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michael McGrath -...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- UK Referendum on EU Membership (16 speeches)
19. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the implications for expenditure plans in 2017 and beyond of the result of the British referendum on European Union membership; if he...
- Lansdowne Road Agreement (26 speeches)
20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform how he intends to deal with Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland and the Garda Representative Association in the context of the...
- Public Sector Pay (17 speeches)
22. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the rationale for renewing the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest legislation, given recent reports that Ireland is the...
- Flood Prevention Measures (5 speeches)
23. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made in relation to flood prevention measures in the Finn Valley area of County Donegal. [19903/16]
- Other Questions (5 speeches)
We will move on to Other Questions. Question No. 24 will be taken with Question Nos 25, 29, 39 and 53. The maximum time under Standing Orders allowed for group questions is 18.5 minutes. I...
- Public Sector Pay (65 speeches)
24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his rationale for renewing the financial emergency measures in the public interest legislation, given recent reports that Ireland is the...
- Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (8 speeches)
26. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the scope which exists for additional expenditure on social housing by State agencies which will not impact on overall deficit targets;...
- Flood Prevention Measures (8 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of money provided in 2016 to date to deal with flooding issues arising out of the floods of last winter; the projects for...
- Government Expenditure (7 speeches)
28. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform why his Department is ready to oversee a reduction in Government expenditure as a percentage of gross domestic product as shown by the...
- UK Referendum on EU Membership (17 speeches)
30. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the contingency plans he has developed to deal with the result of the British referendum on withdrawal from the European Union. [19751/16]
- Public Sector Pay (13 speeches)
31. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which a capability exists to address the levels of lower pay imposed on members of An Garda Síochána, teachers,...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Schools Site Acquisitions (4 speeches)
I welcome the fact that the Minister for Education and Skills is here to take this Topical Issue and I thank him for his attendance. The issue relates to the purchase of a site for a national...
- Dublin Airport Authority (8 speeches)
The strategic growth of Dublin Airport has been phenomenal and it is a hugely important contributor to Ireland's economy making approximately €6.9 billion according to a recent InterVISTAS...
- Accident and Emergency Departments (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, and wish her well in her role as Minister of State with responsibility for drugs issues. It is an issue on which I have campaigned for a...
- Respite Care Services Provision (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and I very much appreciate the interest he has taken in the issues relating to disability that have arisen in my constituency and which I have raised with him....
- Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (65 speeches)
I call Deputy Mattie McGrath to move the motion. The Deputy has 20 minutes.
- Criminal Justice Act 1994: Motion (10 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Criminal Justice Act 1994 (Section 44) Regulations 2016,a copy of which was laid in draft before Dáil...
- Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (33 speeches, 1 comment)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 to the House. Everyone is aware of the devastation that drugs cause to...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto.
