Dáil debates
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
- Leaders' Questions (50 speeches)
Yesterday, at a briefing session in Leinster House hosted by Deputy Billy Kelleher, a powerful presentation was made on behalf of people with cystic fibrosis and the question of access to...
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (60 speeches)
I wish to raise an issue Deputy O'Dea has also raised. It concerns the Government's plans to introduce legislation to close the loophole whereby solvent companies are walking away from their...
- Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government— (a) on 27th September, 2016, nominated Ms. Justice Mary Ellen Ring for reappointment by the President as a member of the...
- Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 and to provide for related matters. The Bill seeks to abolish the mandatory retirement...
- Business of Dáil (9 speeches)
May I raise a point of order regarding Standing Order 46?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Brexit Issues (10 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if Prime Minister May mentioned her intention to reduce the UK corporation tax rate when they were speaking last. [37350/16]
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet committees and the number of meetings held since September 2016. [37412/16]
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach the details of his visit to Rome on 28 November 2016. [37703/16]
- 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 Jim Daly - funding...
- Estimates for Public Services 2016: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee for Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the 2016 Supplementary Estimates for Public Services - Vote 31.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Public Transport Provision (13 speeches)
26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has consulted with Bus Éireann on its plans to reduce expressways services; and the measures he is taking to ensure full...
- Public Transport Provision (9 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the future of public transport here in view of the serious issues raised by the NTA's rail review, concerns regarding the...
- Irish Coast Guard (10 speeches)
I ask Deputies and the Minister to observe the clock because I will be strict on time to give everybody an opportunity to contribute.
- Brexit Issues (5 speeches)
29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with his Northern counterparts on matters relevant to his portfolio, particularly in the areas of infrastructure...
- Smarter Transport (9 speeches)
30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the national smarter travel policy given targets are due to be reached by 2020; the plans he is putting in place to...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Motor Insurance (12 speeches)
31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the current situation regarding motor insurance; the measures he has taken to address it; if he has met the Minister for...
- Sports Events (9 speeches)
33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to use the medium of sport to project a positive national image, promote tourism and generate renewed economic activity; and...
- Tourism Promotion (11 speeches)
32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work his Department has completed on promoting the brand Dublin a breath of fresh air; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Airport Charges (7 speeches)
34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals he has made to the daa in relation to dealing with the fact that night time airport charges are reduced, effectively...
- Harbour Authorities (11 speeches)
35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the due diligence that is being carried out in a company, details supplied, in anticipation of the transfer of ownership...
- Transport Policy (17 speeches)
36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his preferred options for the development and facilitation of the public and private transport sectors with particular reference to...
- Road Projects Status (9 speeches)
37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of contact between his Department and Kildare County Council on the southern distributor route in Athy; and if he will make a...
- Road Safety Strategy (10 speeches)
38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his Department's priorities listed which include the statement that a mid-term review of the road safety strategy has...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has concluded its consideration of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) 2015 Bill [Seanad] and has made amendments thereto.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Farmers' Markets (4 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Aire as ucht teacht isteach chun an ábhar seo a...
- Homeless Accommodation Provision (6 speeches)
My question is topical and urgent and I wish the Minister was present, though that is no disrespect to the Minister of State. I understand that he is to come to Limerick on Friday to launch a...
- HIV-AIDS Programmes (5 speeches)
I am very glad to have the opportunity to raise the critical matter of the dramatic increase, the skyrocketing, in detections of HIV in Ireland. The Minister of State will be aware of the...
- Hospice Services Provision (8 speeches)
I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to convey our thanks to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important topic for discussion. There is not a family in Dublin and the surrounding area that...
- Pension Equality and Fairness: Motion [Private Members] (8 speeches)
I call Deputy John Brady who has 20 minutes.
- Personal Explanation by Member (51 speeches)
I wish to advise the House that, in accordance with Standing Order 46(1), I acceded to a request from Deputy Gerry Adams to make a personal explanation to the House. The Business Committee...
- Pension Equality and Fairness: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy John Brady on Wednesday, 7 December 2016:
- Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (38 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
