Dáil debates
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Leaders' Questions (45 speeches)
The issue I want to bring to the Taoiseach's attention this afternoon is a crisis in the availability of post-primary places for children on the autistic spectrum. There is a chronic lack of...
- Order of Business (53 speeches)
I call Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh to announce the Order of Business for the week and to make the proposals regarding the arrangements for the taking of that business.
- Questions on Proposed Legislation (49 speeches)
A Cheann Comhairle, it seems to be extraordinarily chilly in the Chamber. I hold the view maybe it was to prevent Members from coming in in their T-shirts or something like that. I can assure...
- Civil Law (Missing Persons) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the effects in civil law of persons who are missing, including arrangements for interim management of the missing...
- Amendment of Orders of Reference of Special All-party Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Motion (2 speeches)
We will now move on to the motion for the amendment of orders of reference of the special all-party Committee on the Future of Healthcare. Neither Deputy Róisín Shortall nor a...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Advisers Appointments (16 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach the way in which he has filled the position left vacant following the departure of his economic policy adviser. [38479/16]
- Cyber Security Policy (11 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has a policy on the use of unofficial e-mail accounts for official purposes; and if not, if his Department plans to have such an e-mail policy in the...
- Brexit Issues (14 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will reaffirm comments attributed in the media to him regarding the potential for a united Ireland following the negotiations on the United Kingdom's exit from the...
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- European Defence Action Plan (31 speeches)
I understand it is proposed to take Questions Nos. 28, 29 and 32 together. According to Standing Orders, the Member who tabled the first question in the group should introduce them.
- Naval Service Operations (11 speeches)
30. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the preparations being made within the Naval Service to address possible increased fisheries protection requirements post-Brexit; and if he will...
- Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 speeches)
31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason soldiers from Finner Camp in County Donegal are being transported to Dublin and soldiers from Galway are being transported to Cork...
- 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) Deputies Sean Fleming and Brian...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
Question No. 32 answered with Question No. 28.
- Defence Forces Properties (7 speeches)
33. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to develop lands in the area of the Defence Forces training centre on the Curragh to enhance relationships with the local communities;...
- European Defence Action Plan (16 speeches)
The next question is in the name of Deputy Boyd Barrett, who requested the Ceann Comhairle to give permission to have the question taken by Bríd Smith.
- White Paper on Defence (8 speeches)
35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will publish regular reports on progress towards achieving the 88 separate actions specified in the White Paper on defence. [39808/16]
- Military Medals (19 speeches)
36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will consider honouring the proposal of the late Commandant Quinlan to award medals to a number of men that served with the UN at the...
- Naval Service Operations (9 speeches)
37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Naval Service humanitarian mission to the Mediterranean Sea will continue to be a unilateral one or if he is giving consideration to...
- Military Aircraft (8 speeches)
39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department carries out periodic reviews of defence policy and decisions to ensure they uphold Ireland's stated policy of neutrality; if he...
- Topical Issue Debate (1 speech)
The first matter is in the names of Deputies Sean Fleming and Brian Stanley and relates to the HIQA report on Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Both Deputies will have two minutes, the...
- HIQA Reports (14 speeches)
I want to raise the issue of the recent HIQA report into the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. I am very pleased to meet the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, here. I wish him well...
- Narcolepsy Issues (41 speeches)
Narcolepsy was described to me by somebody whose family has been affected by it as being asleep when one should be awake and awake when one should be asleep. It is a naturally occurring ailment,...
- Civil Defence (12 speeches)
Deputy Burke has four minutes.
- Courts Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Courts Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (18 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be taken together.
- Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (10 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be taken together.
- Flood Prevention Measures: Motion [Private Members] (42 speeches)
Deputy Eugene Murphy has 20 minutes and I understand he is sharing time with Deputies Aylward, Rabbitte and Troy. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Social Welfare Bill 2016, without amendment.
