Dáil debates

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (23 speeches)
  Today, the people of Aleppo in Syria are being subjected to what, by any fair definition, must be described as a war crime. Civilians are not being killed accidentally because of a conflict -...
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  I call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and rapporteur for the business committee, Deputy Regina Doherty, to announce the business for the week and to move the...
• Visit of German Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding, I welcome on my own behalf and on behalf of Members of the House a parliamentary delegation from the Committee on State Budget and Financial Affairs of the Bavarian state...
• Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann...
• Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on...
• 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 Martin Heydon - the need...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Citizens Assembly (56 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the convening of the Citizens Assembly. [27085/16]
  • UK Referendum on EU Membership (10 speeches)
    5. To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed with other heads of Government within the EU the serious implications for Ireland of Britain leaving the EU. [27105/16]
  • EU Meetings (17 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent meeting with the European Council President, Donald Tusk. [27125/16]
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Third Level Institutions (7 speeches)
    17. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the recent decline experienced by Irish universities in international rankings; his plans to improve and enhance Irish third-level...
  • School Guidance Counsellors (7 speeches)
    18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore guidance counselling services in secondary schools. [28421/16]
  • Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (10 speeches)
    19. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the restoration of postgraduate grants and their necessity to open up access to postgraduate studies and to ensure that a steady...
  • National Educational Psychological Service (7 speeches)
    20. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to enhance the National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, specifically the capacity to increase the level of assessments...
  • Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
    21. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the projects which have been delayed with regard to the planned capital programme for 2016; the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
    22. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in resolving the issues that are delaying a new school (details supplied). [28359/16]
  • School Patronage (8 speeches)
    23. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made regarding the patronage of the proposed new secondary school in Portlaoise. [28358/16]
  • Back to School Costs (8 speeches)
    24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the recent Irish League of Credit Unions report showing that back-to-school costs have risen every year since 2012, with almost a...
  • Schools Building Projects Status (20 speeches)
    27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on his meeting with members of the Board of Management of a school (details supplied); the progress on the building project; and...
  • Teachers' Remuneration (8 speeches)
    28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will end the treatment of newly qualified teachers; and if he will report on discussions with the Association of Secondary Teachers of...
  • Capitation Grants (5 speeches)
    29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will increase the capitation rate for children in primary education in the upcoming budget in order that parents and communities will not...
  • School Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
    30. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for further second level provision in County Meath, including language diversity and general provision for the parts of County Meath in...
  • Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board (7 speeches)
    31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the terms of reference for the review of services by Caranua; and when he expects that review to conclude. [28181/16]
  • Child Abuse Prevention (3 speeches)
    32. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his Department's implementation in relation to the O'Keeffe Ruling. [28334/16]
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • General Practitioner Training (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this important Topical Issue, namely, the need for a dedicated general practitioner, GP, training programme for County Kildare. We have a great GP...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (8 speeches)
    On Saturday, I visited St. Mary of the Angels along with Councillor Damian Quigg. We met the residents and staff there. Currently, there are 76 residents in St. Mary of the Angels and 16...
  • Nitrates Usage (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for accepting my proposal to have a debate on this important matter for the farming community. I am sure the Minister of State is aware of the calls for the October...
  • Nursing Staff Remuneration (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, for coming in to the House to respond to this topical issue. In December 2015, the Irish Nurses and Midwives...
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on the Second Stage of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which was...
• Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I propose to share time with my colleague, Deputy Murphy O'Mahony, who is co-sponsoring the Bill. I am delighted to bring forward the Criminal...