Dáil debates
Thursday, 1 December 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 meán lae
- Leaders' Questions (56 speeches)
I will be speaking in Irish and I would like to pause for a minute to give an opportunity to anybody who does not feel comfortable in the Irish language to put on their earphones. Maidin...
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (70 speeches)
In view of the critical situation in our hospitals and the huge waiting lists for every kind of medical service, will the Tánaiste advise when the health (amendment) Bill will be introduced...
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht) 2016: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-Fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
Rinneadh vótáil a lorg Déardaoin seo caite, an 24 Samhain 2016, ar an gceist go ndéanfaí an Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht...
- Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad] and has made amendments thereto.
- Estimates for Public Services 2016: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2016 -...
- Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Second Stage of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016...
- 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 Aindrias Moynihan -...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Hospital Beds Data (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Health when the review of bed capacity in the hospital sector will take place; if the review will be independent of the HSE; if those persons conducting the review will...
- Hospitals Funding (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Health the stretch income targets that have been set for each hospital group for 2017; the stretch income targets for each hospital in 2016; the total stretch income...
- Disability Support Services Provision (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the congregated settings report; the number of persons that have left congregated settings to date in 2016; the measures in...
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (10 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Health the preparations he is making across his department to ensure rights will be vindicated for the persons with disabilities in the care of the health service and...
- Hospital Investigations (10 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the audit into spinal surgeries performed on 198 persons between January 2013 and November 2014 in University Hospital Galway; when the audit...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (11 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Health when he will be publishing a plan for advancing neuro-rehabilitation services in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38011/16]
- Maternity Services (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on maternity services in University Hospital Galway following the departure of two key members of staff in recent months. [38043/16]
- Mental Health Services Staff (8 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to address the fact that just 6% of the recommended A Vision for Change staffing levels in adult mental health intellectual disability...
- Hospital Waiting Lists (10 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Health the reason, in October 2016, that 362 persons had been on the inpatient and day case waiting lists in Tallaght Hospital for more than 18 months. [38039/16]
- Hospital Waiting Lists (17 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Health the measures that will be put in place to assist the 4,038 persons waiting more than 18 months for an outpatient appointment in Cork hospitals; and if he will...
- Maternity Services (9 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the implications for patient safety of the shortfall in midwifery posts in maternity hospitals, particularly in Dublin; and his further views on...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing this matter to be taken. I want to raise the issue of the failure to fill a needs assessment officer position in Dublin south west. This is a...
- Seirbhísí Farantóireachta (7 speeches)
Ós rud é go bhfuil beirt Theachtaí ag labhairt, beidh dhá bomaite ag an Teachta Connolly agus dhá bomaite ag an Teachta Ó Cuív.
- JobPath Implementation (6 speeches)
I wish this evening to raise a very serious issue regarding the JobPath scheme. The scheme is not fit for purpose. I say so because the nature and level of complaints I am receiving in my...
- Waste Disposal Charges (6 speeches)
Earlier this summer, in response to widespread concern about the way the domestic pay-by-weight system was being introduced, Fianna Fáil called on the Minister to implement a transition...
- Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." In moving the Bill, I thought today was going to be a showcase to display not just the worst of what is happening in prisons, but some of...
- Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (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.
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Estimates for Public Services 2016: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of Vote 32 for the year ending 31 December 2016; the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence...
- Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (36 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (2 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141."