Dáil debates
Thursday, 9 February 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Hospital Waiting Lists: Statements (175 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to address the issues raised in the harrowing "RTÉ Investigates" programme, "Living on the List". People all over Ireland watching the programme found it hard to...
- Visit of Moldovan Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with business, on my own behalf, and that of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I offer a céad míle fáilte, many, many welcomes, to His Excellency, Mr....
- Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
I call on the Government Chief Whip to propose arrangements for the taking of this afternoon's business.
- Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
In a week where the cruel impact of the deficiencies in our health service on ordinary people was exposed by the "RTE Investigates" programme, we learned hospital waiting lists are still getting...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (44 speeches)
Problem gambling destroys lives and one major omission from the legislative programme again is the gambling control Bill. I had expected it would be published in this session but it appears that...
- Drug Trafficking Proposal: Motion (1 speech)
I move: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 respect of the area of...
- Ninth Report of Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Ninth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann...
- Commission of Investigation relating to disclosures by members of An Garda Síochána: Statements (42 speeches)
I want, first of all, to thank Members of this House for agreeing to statements being taken on this important matter in the House today. As the House will be aware - Deputy Howlin has just asked...
- Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017, taken on Tuesday, 7 February 2017. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a...
- Pensions (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (2 speeches)
As this is a Private Members' Bill, it must, under Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141, be referred to a select committee. The relevant committee for this Bill is the Select Committee on Social...
- Media Ownership Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Media Ownership Bill 2017, taken on Wednesday, 8 February 2017. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second...
- 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 Bernard J. Durkan -...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, without amendment.
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the contingencies and supports in place to safeguard Irish jobs and exports for a hard Brexit scenario following the UK referendum...
- Brexit Issues (12 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on whether her Department has been allocated enough extra spending to assist and support Irish food and drink companies in...
- Job Creation (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when there will be a tender for a new Succeed in Ireland programme; if none is planned, the reason therefor; and if she will make a...
- Job Creation (11 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Enterprise Ireland and Industrial Development Agency jobs created in west Cork in 2015 and 2016 (details supplied). [6645/17]
- Job Creation (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs the Succeed in Ireland initiative has created since inception; the amount of moneys IDA Ireland or other State...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Employment Rights (12 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the fact the 100 jobs announced at a company (details supplied) in County Limerick will in fact be subject to much poorer...
- Brexit Issues (18 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will direct the State's industrial promotion agencies to place a particular focus on the needs of the Border region, given the...
- Brexit Issues (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the specific plans she has in place to minimise the impact of Brexit in County Donegal; the engagement she has had with IDA Ireland to...
- Health and Safety Regulations (8 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the statutory role the Health and Safety Authority has in ensuring the health and safety of users of fairground equipment; and if she...
- IDA Site Visits (9 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will provide an update on regional IDA site visits and vacant properties in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Film Industry (13 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the State will maintain its current stake in a studio (details supplied) and ensure it is maintained as a going concern; and if she...
- Foreign Direct Investment (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures her Department has planned in County Wexford in respect of the goal of increasing foreign direct investment in regional...
- Topical Issue Matters (0 speeches)
- Coastal Erosion (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney. In November 2012, I spoke here on the same issue. I described the situation then as critical and severe. Since then, there have been...
- Flood Risk Assessments (17 speeches)
In October 2016 I submitted two parliamentary questions on flooding in east Cork, predominately Midleton. The Minister of State is probably well aware that in 2015, many areas in east Cork were...
- Hospital Services (5 speeches, 3 comments)
In effect, I seek an update on progress and funding of a narcolepsy clinic in St. James's Hospital. For those who perhaps are not acquainted with the condition, it is a very serious one. It has...
- Naas Town Centre (5 speeches)
I wish to raise an issue, which I have raised on at least eight occasions previously, namely, the unfinished business of and lack of progress on the Naas town centre development. This project...
- Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Tá áthas mór orm bheith i mo sheasamh anseo mar bhall den choiste airgeadais, mar bhall de Shinn Féin agus mar...
- Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (2 speeches)
As this is a Private Members' Bill, it must, under Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141, be referred to a select committee. The relevant committee for this Bill is the Select Committee on Finance,...
