Dáil debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
  • Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (45 speeches)
    I move amendment No. 6:In page 7, line 36, to delete “Schedule E.” and substitute “Schedule E.”.”. This is a technical amendment which corrects a minor error in...
  • Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
    In view of the fact that Members will be here until late this evening, I appeal to them to keep to the time limits.
  • Questions on Proposed Legislation (39 speeches)
    There are commitments in the programme for Government to tackle the overall cost of living. We are all aware of the extraordinary cost of car insurance for many, particularly young people....
  • Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to provide for rent certainty in the private rental market by linking changes in rent...
  • Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011: Leave to Withdraw [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Regulation of Debt Management Advisors Bill 2011."
  • Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011: Leave to Withdraw [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011."
  • Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: Leave to Withdraw [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move: "That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011."
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Programme for Government Implementation (11 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the programme for Government. [34862/16]
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (34 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach if he still chairs the Cabinet Committee on Health. [34869/16]
    • Brexit Issues (19 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach the specific Brexit-related meetings which he will be attending in Dublin, London and other European capitals before Christmas 2016. [35216/16]
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Foreign Conflicts (6 speeches)
      21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific proposals or contributions Ireland is making to the Foreign Affairs Council to ensure the EU strategy to address the Syrian...
    • North-South Ministerial Council (10 speeches)
      22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the matters discussed in his meetings with political parties in Stormont on 3 November 2016; and if he will provide a report on the...
    • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
      23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his Department's plans in preparation for Article 50 being triggered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36374/16]
    • Human Rights Cases (8 speeches)
      24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) who is a member of the Turkish Parliament for the Peoples’...
    • Middle East Issues (7 speeches)
      25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he will take internationally and within the EU to ensure that the Israeli Government ceases to demolish Palestinian-owned...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Overseas Development Aid Oversight (7 speeches)
      26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the EU trust fund for Africa and Ireland's involvement especially in regard to Irish Aid's partner countries; and his views on...
    • Human Rights Cases (6 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the treatment of certain Basque prisoners in the Spanish state and their mistreatment, in particular the...
    • Humanitarian Aid (7 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to comments by UN officials that 75,000 children in Nigeria’s north east could starve to death within...
    • Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the recent meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement on...
    • Middle East Issues (10 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent trip to Saudi Arabia; if he will clarify the comments he made during the trip regarding Iran fuelling...
    • Human Rights (16 speeches)
      31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures, including diplomatic, political and economic sanctions, being considered by him and his EU Foreign Minister colleagues against...
    • Missing Children (10 speeches)
      32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his department will contact the Spanish authorities regarding the case of the disappearance of a person (details supplied). [34841/16]
  • 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 Bobby Aylward -...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Transport (9 speeches)
      I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me the time to raise this very important matter on behalf of the families in Carlow and Kilkenny who have been disaffected by the current school...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2016: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31...
  • Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Tax Code (8 speeches)
      I raised this issue in the Dáil yesterday. On Monday morning 400 farmers in County Kerry received a letter from the Revenue Commissioners requesting a payment for under-declaration of...
    • Flood Prevention Measures (11 speeches)
      I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for accepting this issue and the Minister, Deputy Denis Naughten, for attending. It will soon be a year since parts of areas both he and I represent,...
  • Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." We had a debate last night and in some ways this is a continuation of that debate and I want to use it, if I can, to explain some of the...
  • Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (416 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No 25: - (Deputy Boyd Barrett)