Dáil debates

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
  • Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
    There have been very significant events at Bus Éireann which have caused deep concern among the workforce and the travelling public. I make the point that the issues are fundamentally of a...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (85 speeches)
    Today there are in excess of 493 patients on trolleys waiting for admission to our country's hospitals. I know the programme for Government is very clear on its commitment to tackle this crisis...
  • Harmful Communications and Digital Safety Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to consolidate and reform the criminal law concerning harmful communications, to repeal certain provisions of the Post Office...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Northern Ireland (95 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his conversation with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, with regard to the Stormont crisis. [1706/17]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 speeches)
      16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of Spain, Mr. Mariano Rajoy, held on 12 January 2017; the issues that were discussed regarding Brexit; the...
  • 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 Lisa Chambers, Mick...
  • European Council: Statements (28 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the outcome of the December European Council meeting. The agenda included the current migration situation, security and defence, a range of...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Brexit Issues (10 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the almost invisible Border can be maintained between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in view of the fact...
    • Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the allegations of deep-seated corruption by the Democratic Unionist Party, DUP, in respect of the renewable heat...
    • Irish Prisoners Abroad (12 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on representations made by his Department following the recent postponement of the trial of a person (details supplied) in...
    • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (8 speeches)
      47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made regarding the Dáil Éireann motions on the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and the issues that continue to be left...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Military Aircraft Landings (15 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Question No. 712 of 17 January 2017, if his Department will perform an audit of all landings of military aircraft at all airports...
    • Foreign Conflicts (13 speeches)
      49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the findings that Saudi Arabia has used cluster bombs in its recent bombardment of Yemen; if he has raised this issue with his...
    • EU Agreements (8 speeches)
      50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 23 November 2016, if he is satisfied that the migration compacts currently being negotiated at EU...
    • Foreign Conflicts (5 speeches)
      52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concerns he has regarding recent developments in Turkey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3039/17]
    • Middle East Issues (18 speeches)
      53. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the stated proposal by the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, to move the US Embassy to...
    • Brexit Issues (9 speeches)
      We have only a short time left. I call the next question. Deputy Durkan has 30 seconds. I will give the Deputy one minute after that and then I will give one minute to the Minister.
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Ambulance Service (4 speeches)
      Dublin Fire Brigade provides emergency ambulance services in Dublin city and county by arrangement between Dublin City Council and the national ambulance service of the HSE. The Dublin Fire...
    • General Practitioner Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I am not sure if the Minister of State is aware of the issue involving over-capacity difficulties regarding children under six for GP care. The reality would have been lost in a lot of the...
    • Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter for discussion. I am seeking clarification of the Health Service Executive's plans to deliver a fixed cardiac catheterisation...
    • Air Corps Health and Safety (31 speeches)
      I remind Deputies Lisa Chambers, Mick Barry and Ó Snodaigh that they have one minute each to make an initial statement and the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, has four minutes to reply....
  • Establishment of Commission of Investigation into the Stardust Tragedy: Motion [Private Members] (40 speeches)
    I call on Deputy Broughan, who is sharing time with Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.
  • National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (12 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill is somewhat detailed and technical, but it is extremely important as it lays out the legislative basis for the establishment of the...
  • National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3) and 149(1).
  • Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Second Stage (7 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce this Bill to the House on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality,...
  • Criminal Justice (Offences Relating to Information Systems) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (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 149(1).