Dáil debates
Thursday, 10 November 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.00 a.m.
- Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Leaders' Questions (37 speeches)
While today's media coverage is dominated by President-elect Trump, I wish to bring to the Tánaiste's attention an issue of a domestic nature that has not gone away - the issue of housing....
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (57 speeches)
The Tánaiste will be aware that there is an increasing problem with drug abuse and, in particular, with IV drug use. Part of the solution which was envisaged was to enable the licensing and...
- Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend section 35 of the Prisons Act 2007 to provide for specific provisions in regard to the use of solitary confinement in...
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act amend the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012; to provide for extra approved services for former residents, in...
- EU Migration Crisis: Motion (2 speeches)
I move:“That Dáil Éireann: — stands in solidarity with all people displaced by war and conflict seeking international protection in Europe; — notes that the...
- Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- 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 Catherine Murphy - the...
- Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Social Welfare Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Public Holidays (Lá na Poblachta) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Public Sector Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy David Cullinane on Tuesday, 8 November 2016:
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Motor Insurance (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the work of the working group in his Department on motor insurance costs; when the recommendations of the working group will be published; the...
- Motor Insurance Regulation (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Finance when he will receive the report on the cost of motor insurance (details supplied); and the steps he will take, legislatively and through regulation, to enact...
- Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Finance his department's current assessment of the impact of Brexit on the economy; his views on whether Brexit is already having a significant impact on certain...
- NAMA Operations (8 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the reports in the press (details supplied) of repeated lobbying by a former Deputy to NAMA in regard to his business partners' interests in...
- Exchequer Returns (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the latest Exchequer returns, in particular those areas that are falling short of his Department's targets, such as VAT receipts and income...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Credit Union Services (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Finance if he supports the proposal that credit union movement should be empowered to offer debit card facilities to its members if it so chooses; and if he will make a...
- Banking Sector (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the investigation of the German Sparkassen model for the development of local public banks that operate regionally, as outlined on page 48 of the...
- Banking Sector (9 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is reconsidering the planned privatisation of the State's share in the banks in view of the recent fall in their respective share prices and if he will...
- Tax Code (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the considerable tax exemptions that can be availed of by non-resident investors regarding dividend withholding tax; if this will minimise the...
- Fiscal Policy (13 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the fiscal space for the coming years in view of currency exchange rate changes and the economic impact of Brexit. [34032/16]
- European Banking Sector (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has made provisions for instability in the European banking sector in view of reported difficulties in German and Italian banks in particular; and the...
- European Central Bank (3 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the quantitative easing project; his expectations for the future of the quantitative easing project; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Regional Development Initiatives (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking this matter. On 30 June the local representatives in Mullingar received details from the legal adviser of Imperial Tobacco that the factory intended to close and...
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue of the timeline in respect of two new schools projects in Portlaoise, St. Francis special school and a new second...
- Public Transport Fares (8 speeches)
The recently announced increases in suburban rail fares are due to come into effect on 1 December. The scale of some of the increases is sizable and disproportionately affects one train line....
- Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 speeches)
I have tabled this Topical Issue matter because I want to discuss with the Minister of State the challenges faced by drugs task forces across the State as they prepare their multiannual strategic...
- Messages from Seanad (1 speech)
I have two messages from Seanad Éireann. Seanad Éireann has passed the Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016 - changed from Single Resolution...
- Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (38 speeches)
This motion will conclude after two hours if not previously concluded. I welcome the visitors in the Gallery, for whom I know this is an important issue. I ask Deputies to be alert to the fact...
