Dáil debates

Thursday, 7 July 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
  • Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
    I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, will agree with me that over the past number of weeks the whole country has been saddened and shocked at the continuous stream of...
  • Questions on Proposed Legislation (42 speeches)
    In accordance with the new Standing Order 28, Questions on Proposed Legislation allows for one minute per question. Questions must relate to the Order Paper, the taking of business which has...
  • An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Úinéireacht Phoiblí ar Shócmhainní Áirithe), 2016: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Public Ownership of Certain Assets) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
    Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Úinéireacht Phoiblí ar Shócmhainní...
  • Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (7 speeches)
    Cléireach na Dála: I put the question: "That Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher, who is the successful candidate duly selected by the secret ballot by the Members of Dáil Éireann, be...
  • Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
    I understand the Minister of State, Deputy Regina Doherty, has a business proposal to put to the House.
  • Estimates for Public Services 2016 (1 speech)
    I move the following Estimates:
  • Third Report of Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:(a) approves the Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F,copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • Membership of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (2 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with section 8(3)(a) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2015, appoints the ordinary Members of the Commission as follows:...
  • Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
    A division was challenged on Thursday, 30 June, on the question that the Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) (No. 2) Bill 2013 be read a Second Time. In...
  • Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy David Cullinane on Tuesday, 5 July 2016: The following amendment No. 1 was moved by Deputy Niall Collins: Debate resumed on amendment No. 1 to amendment...
  • Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (28 speeches)
    I move:"That Dáil Éireann:notes that Ibrahim Halawa, an Irish citizen, has been detained without due process in Egypt for three years since being arrested as a child of 17 years-of-age;...
  • 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) Deputies Louise O'Reilly and...
  • Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016 and has made...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Heritage Plan (9 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to publish an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20106/16]
    • Western Development Commission (8 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to replicate the Western Development Commission, WDC, model in the other regions; and when the capital fund assigned to the...
    • Seirbhísí Aeir Fóirdheonaithe (8 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht céard iad na socruithe atá déanta lena chinntiú go mbeidh aersheirbhís chuig Oileáin Árann as seo go...
    • Environmental Policy (8 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht why she is proposing to de-designate 46 Natural Heritage Areas, which were designated as Natural Heritage Areas, in order to satisfy...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on how the town and village renewal scheme can be utilised for the benefit of rural Ireland; and if she will make a statement...
    • Film Industry (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports she provides for the indigenous film and television production sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
    • National Monuments (8 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the task force on Moore Street, Dublin 1, including its composition, chairperson, terms of reference and power to make...
    • Arts Funding (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to increase the existing funding to the arts, given that the European average for arts funding is 0.6 per cent of Gross...
    • Rural Recreation Policy (14 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to develop rural recreation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19880/16]
    • Leader Programmes (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she will sign contracts with successful bidders to deliver the Leader programme to facilitate the commencement of work on...
    • Commemorative Events (8 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the legacy of the 2016 commemorations; her plans for the remainder of 2016; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • National Heritage Plan (8 speeches)
      17. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on producing an updated national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19837/16]
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Debt Collection (10 speeches)
      Over the past two days, like many Deputies, I have been inundated with calls from around the country from people who are disgusted by the disgraceful actions carried out against five Limousin...
    • Insurance Costs (8 speeches)
      I appreciate the Minister being in the House to listen to the issue I am raising and give me a reply, as I know he has an extremely busy schedule. I am not bringing this up to have a go at the...
    • Foreshore Licence Applications (5 speeches)
      I welcome the extension of the time for a public consultation until 1 August. However, my request is for the Minister to ensure a public meeting is held within that time. There was one public...
  • Report of the Committee on Housing and Homelessness: Motion (66 speeches)
    I call Deputy John Curran to move the motion.