Dáil debates

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
• Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
  I want to raise a legacy issue which affects all parties that have been in government over the past several years. I am not doing this in any political point scoring manner and I accept previous...
• Questions on Proposed Legislation (42 speeches)
  In A Programme for a Partnership Government, there are numerous commitments to address the national housing crisis. The key issue is implementation of these proposals. Notwithstanding that,...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 speeches)
  In accordance with the Order of the Dáil yesterday, we will now hear expressions of sympathy on the death of our former colleague, the late Paddy Lalor. I welcome members of the Lalor...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Brexit Issues (11 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if the new Cabinet committee which is overseeing the Government response to Brexit has met. [31698/16]
  • Cabinet Committees (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Sub-committee on Infrastructure, Environment and Climate Action last met; and when the next meeting is to take place. [31825/16]
  • Cyprus Reunification (8 speeches)
    8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus. [32050/16]
• European Council: Statements (36 speeches)
  The meeting of the European Council which took place last Thursday and Friday dealt with several issues of importance to the Union. It began on Thursday afternoon with a substantial discussion...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of premises to be covered by the national broadband plan between State intervention and commercial...
  • Media Pluralism (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has read a recently published report (details supplied) on the concentration of media ownership here; his views on...
  • Postal Services (41 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the latest developments in the corporate governance of An Post; and if he will make a...
• Other Questions (11 speeches)
  The next question is in the name of Deputy Bríd Smith. I ask her to keep to the allocated time as it will allow more of her colleagues to get in.
  • Climate Change Policy (24 speeches)
    14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department's budget allocation is sufficient to ensure targets for reductions in CO2 emissions under the Paris...
  • Energy Conservation (9 speeches)
    19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the stage at which the development of smart metering for every home is; and the way such a scheme will be funded. [32081/16]
  • Telecommunications Services Provision (7 speeches)
    20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made in the provision of high quality modern telecommunications such as broadband and mobile telephony in all...
  • Public Service Obligation Levy Increase (8 speeches)
    21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on increasing the public service obligation levy on electricity bills; the rate at which it is levied; and if he...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (17 speeches)
    22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the continued operation of coal-fired and turf-fired power plants; his further views on their effects on the...
• 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 Éamon Ó...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Waste Management (4 speeches)
    The issue I raise today concerns the Drehid landfill facility in north-west Kildare. The landfill is well established, has been in operation for some years and, dare I say it, an uneasy peace...
  • Deportation Orders Re-examination (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for trying to give me some answers to my question. I also want to acknowledge the Minister, Deputy Naughten, and the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney,...
  • School Staff (12 speeches)
    Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit. Tuigim nach bhfuil an tAire Oideachais agus Scileanna, Teachta Richard Bruton, in ann bheith anseo. Is trua sin mar seans go mbeadh...
• Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." One of the fundamental requirements in a functioning democracy is an independent and effective judiciary. If we want to assess whether a...
• Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
• Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."