Dáil debates

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (77 speeches)
  Happy St. Valentine's Day.
• Order of Business (82 speeches)
  I call Deputy Eamon Ryan to announce the Order of Business for the week and to make proposals regarding the arrangements for the taking of that business.
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 6th May, 2016, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
• Defence Forces Service in United Nations in 2015 Report: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I moveThat the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence, regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2015, copies...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Programme for Government (30 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if there are understandings rather than agreements with any of the Independent Deputies. [4572/17]
  • Urban Renewal Schemes (32 speeches)
    4. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to provide an update on the Dublin north inner city task force; and the terms of reference, chair and timescale. [4574/17]
  • National Economic and Social Development Office (9 speeches)
    9. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to transfer responsibility for the National Economic and Social Development Office Act 2006 from his Department to another Department of State; if the National...
• 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 Bobby Aylward - the...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Family Resource Centres (7 speeches)
    40. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether family resource centres are provided with adequate funding and supports to carry out their responsibilities; and if she...
  • Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes (9 speeches)
    41. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the sustainability of zero to three years services in the community setting in view of changes in regulations; and if she will...
  • Foster Care Supports (7 speeches)
    42. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to widespread reports that a large number of those children leaving foster care here on their 18th birthday...
  • Child and Family Agency Data (7 speeches)
    43. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children that have been brought to the attention of the child welfare and protection services and have not yet been allocated...
  • Child Care Services Staff (8 speeches)
    44. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on reports that Ireland's child care sector is becoming financially unviable, particularly with regard to working conditions and...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Child Protection (7 speeches)
    45. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps her Department has taken or proposes to take to identify and provide the necessary back-up for children at risk, whether from...
  • Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (10 speeches)
    46. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way in which her Department is working with the Departments of Justice and Equality, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Education and Skills and...
  • Homelessness Strategy (7 speeches)
    48. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on children of homeless parents being put into care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7030/17]
  • Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (7 speeches)
    49. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 2 of 14 December 2016, her views on the length of time children will spend in State care before they...
  • Housing Issues (7 speeches)
    50. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the effects that the housing crisis is having on children in view of the fact that parents in emergency and transitional...
  • Youth Services (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on linking in community and youth services with schools in the local area in terms of awareness programmes dealing with the...
  • Child Poverty (6 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will establish a cross-departmental task force to address the recent finding of a survey on income and living conditions that...
• Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
  It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Orders of the Dáil of today, that the Dáil shall sit later than 10 p.m. tonight and the sitting shall suspend on the...
• Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (23 speeches)
  The sole objective of the Government in regard to the shocking allegations that are now in the public domain has been and remains getting the full truth for all of those involved. These...
• Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
  It is proposed, notwithstanding the order of the Dáil of this day, that the questions and answers following the statements of clarification made by the Taoiseach and Ministers shall, if not...
• Clarification of Statements made by the Taoiseach and Ministers: Statements (Resumed) (591 speeches)
  Last Wednesday evening I met the Tánaiste in a quiet area of this House to tell her that I wanted the terms of reference of the proposed commission of investigation extended. I told her...
• North-South Interconnector: Motion [Private Members] (46 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann: recognises:- that the North-South interconnector is a vital piece of infrastructure for ensuring a safe and sustainable source of energy for both Ireland and...