Dáil debates

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Acting Chairman (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (94 speeches)
    I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, to make a statement under Standing Order 45.
  • Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
    Our overriding consideration is to vindicate the integrity of Maurice McCabe and to have a comprehensive statutory tribunal of inquiry into allegations that there was a concerted smear campaign...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (62 speeches)
    It was agreed in the House some months ago that there would be a commission of investigation into Project Eagle. It is many months ago at this stage since all parties met and agreed 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) Deputy Bobby Aylward - the...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (48 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he raised any issues during the exchange with ECB President Mario Draghi at the most recent EU Council. [5691/17]
    • Brexit Issues (30 speeches)
      14. To ask the Taoiseach the number of officials in his Department that are working full time on Brexit specific issues; his plans to increase the number of staff that are working on Brexit full...
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces Personnel (9 speeches)
      35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will commission an independent health outcome study of aircraft maintenance personnel and of personnel working in aircraft maintenance...
    • Defence Forces Personnel (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the length of time he, his Department and the military authorities have been aware of the issues highlighted by the protected disclosures made by...
    • Defence Forces Recruitment (13 speeches)
      37. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on claims that the Reserve Defence Force could cease to exist within months if extra commitments are not provided to strengthen the...
    • Shannon Airport Facilities (20 speeches)
      38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of deployments of troops there were to Shannon Airport in 2016; the cost to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces Deployment (9 speeches)
      40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the Defence Forces in counties Cavan, Monaghan and the greater Border region in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a...
    • Defence Forces Investigations (7 speeches)
      41. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the investigations into ten cases of bullying and sexual harassment by members of the Defence Forces that have been reported in the...
    • Army Barracks (17 speeches)
      42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of consultation he had with the Department of Education and Skills or Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board regarding the...
    • Military Medals (8 speeches)
      43. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps that have been or are being taken to implement the recommendation that medals be awarded to the officers and NCOs of the siege of...
    • Air Corps Equipment (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the military authorities did not act on foot of the first Health and Safety Authority report into the handling of dangerous and...
    • European Defence Action Plan (10 speeches)
      45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the preparations the Government is making to pursue industrial and employment opportunities arising from the European Defence Fund; and if he...
    • Defence Forces Properties (6 speeches)
      46. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans regarding the future of Gormanston Camp in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7349/17]
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects (11 speeches)
      I appreciate the opportunity to raise this very important matter for my constituency, specifically Waterville and its hinterland in County Kerry. I was at a well-attended public meeting on...
    • School Admissions (11 speeches)
      Page 89 of the programme for Government states:We will publish new School Admissions and Excellence legislation taking account of current draft proposals (publication of school enrolment...
    • Ambulance Service (14 speeches)
      We were expecting the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment to be present, but we will say more on that later. I speak on behalf of Deputies Haughey and O'Brien,...
    • Housing Issues (4 speeches)
      Despite constant announcements, promises and plans from the Government about its intention to deal with the housing and homelessness crisis as a matter of top priority, every time the Minister...
  • Brexit and Special Designation for the North: Motion [Private Members] (59 speeches)
    I move:“That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — on 22 May 1998, voters in Northern Ireland voted to accept the Good Friday Agreement, GFA, by 71.1% to 28.9%, and in Ireland by...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Revised Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2017:...
  • Confidence in Government: Motion (267 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann reaffirms its confidence in the Government. I am pleased to have this opportunity to report to the House on the important work being undertaken by the...