Dáil debates
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
Ireland and the United States of America have always had a very special and historical relationship and all efforts should be focused on maintaining that. That said, the events of the past seven...
- Order of Business (118 speeches)
Today's Government business shall be No. 13, motion re eighth report of the Committee of Selection, without debate; No. 14, motion re referral of joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil...
- Media Ownership Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Competition Act 2002 in order to retrospectively and hereinafter protect both diversity of ownership and control of...
- National Famine Commemoration Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the commemoration of the Great Famine; to provide for the establishment of a National Famine Commemoration Day; and...
- Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: First Stage (8 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to render it unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale tickets for major sporting, musical or theatrical events for a...
- Pensions (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Pensions Act 1990 to prevent solvent companies walking away and reneging on their pension obligations to their...
- Eighth Report of Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann...
- Drug Trafficking Proposal: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Brexit Issues (144 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his telephone conversation with the British Prime Minister, Ms Theresa May, on 16 January 2017; the issues that were discussed; if no special status...
- Legislative Programme (27 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Bills in preparation in his Department. [2735/17]
- Official Engagements (59 speeches)
10. To ask the Taoiseach if he has had discussions with the Trump Administration in the United States of America regarding President Trump's stated support for Brexit and other member states...
- 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 Eugene Murphy - the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Arts in Education Charter (7 speeches)
43. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress on implementing the arts in education charter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4578/17]
- Regional Development Initiatives (7 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to prevent the emptying of the west of Ireland and the further over concentration of economic activity and...
- Rural Development Policy (9 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to the recent publication of the Government's plan for regional and rural towns and villages, her plans to publish a plan for...
- Rural Development Plan (14 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of grants and supports her Department proposes for the restoration of properties in rural towns and villages; and if she...
- Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (8 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cá mhéad airgid a d’íoc a Roinn agus Údarás na Gaeltachta faoi seach le hOllscoil na hÉireann,...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Rural Development Plan (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will be introducing legislation to give effect to the objectives set out in the Action Plan for Rural Development;...
- National Museum (8 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the management of the National Museum of Ireland. [4174/17]
- Rural Development Programme Funding (7 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of new money that will be used to fund the Action Plan for Rural Development. [4173/17]
- Post Office Network (9 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which her Department proposes to oversee and monitor the implementation of actions to support the post office network...
- Rural Development Plan (7 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she hopes to maximise opportunities for the development of the arts and a greater awareness of heritage and...
- Banking Sector (17 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress of the investigation of the establishment of a public banking system here by her department; the likely timeframe of the...
- Tourism Policy (6 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she will take to achieve the increased level of tourism in rural counties as outlined in the action plan for rural...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (10 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. I thank Deputy Paul Murphy for raising it also. We are here this evening to seek justice for the victims of sexual abuse in...
- Mental Health Services Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Corcoran Kennedy, for taking this debate. I have been highlighting the need to fast-track the appointment of a child psychologist in north County Roscommon...
- Disabilities Assessments (4 speeches)
The Disability Act 2005 provides for the assessment of health and education needs of persons with disability and provides for services to meet those needs. Section 9(5) of the Act also provides...
- Tenant Purchase Scheme Eligibility (4 speeches, 1 comment)
This concerns the tenant incremental purchase scheme 2016. This scheme is operated by local authorities and gives tenants the opportunities to buy their homes. As the Minister of State will be...
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to present this Bill to the House, the purpose of which is to amend a range of legislation so that Ireland is in a position...
- Bus Éireann: Motion [Private Members] (52 speeches)
I propose to share time with a number of my colleagues.
