Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 February 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
• Leaders' Questions (36 speeches)
  I note that the terms of reference for the Charleton inquiry have been published and that they will be subject to debate later in the afternoon. Subsequent to events last night and based on the...
• Questions on Promised Legislation (39 speeches)
  There are 15 minutes for the questions on promised legislation but 19 people have already offered. We will get through as many as possible.
• Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
  It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 10b, motion re Tribunal of Inquiry shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 80...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  The Seanad has passed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015, without amendment.
• North-South Interconnector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Timmy Dooley on Tuesday, 14 February 2017:
• Brexit and Special Designation for the North: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Gerry Adams on Wednesday, 15 February 2017.
• Establishment of a Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (137 speeches)
  I move:"That Dáil Éireann: — bearing in mind the serious public concern about allegations that senior members of An Garda Síochána sought to discredit Sergeant Maurice...
• 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 Catherine Murphy -...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Garda Civilian Staff (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the civilian component of An Garda Síochána is to be enhanced; and if there are any targets in place in that regard. [7630/17]
  • Spent Convictions Legislation (9 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review legislation on spent convictions; and her further plans to introduce new legislation to expand the range of convictions that...
  • Alcohol Sales Legislation (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the licensing laws are being enforced and if any review of this matter is proposed. [7626/17]
  • Garda Stations (8 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address concerns that the existing Garda station in Clonmel is not fit for purpose, if she will escalate relocation works aimed at...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Ministerial Meetings (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a report on her recent meeting with the United Kingdom Home Secretary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7609/17]
  • National Disability Authority (9 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the review of the role of the National Disability Authority; when the review will be completed; and if she will make a statement on...
  • Policing Issues (38 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Government has requested the extension of the Pitchford inquiry to include the activities of the British undercover police while here; and...
  • Garda Reports (18 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will publish the report into the activities of an undercover British police officer (details supplied) received by her Department from the...
  • Road Safety (5 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of new roadside drug testing on motorists, including the number of tests that have been carried out; the number of tests that have...
  • Industrial Relations (8 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to allow Garda associations access to the industrial relations mechanisms of the State; and if new restrictions on members of An Garda...
  • Ministerial Meetings (3 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of her recent meeting with the United Kingdom Home Secretary. [7627/17]
  • Garda Equipment (7 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a list of Garda stations that do not currently have PULSE access. [7616/17]
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (7 speeches)
    17. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to review the work of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC; the timeframe in which this review will take place; the...
  • Equality Policy (7 speeches)
    18. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of her Department’s strategy to promote equality as per the terms of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014;...
  • Garda Operations (5 speeches)
    20. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which modern policing methods are used by An Garda Síochána in line with the best and most effective practice in other...
• Estimates for Public Services 2017: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Industrial Disputes (14 speeches)
    As we know, Tesco workers began industrial action on Tuesday, which was St. Valentine's Day. It was not for the fun of it; rather, it was to ensure that their employer would honour the workers'...
  • Education Welfare Service Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister, Deputy Zappone, for re-arranging her schedule to facilitate this discussion. The Minister will be aware that a decision has been taken to withdraw counselling grants to...
  • Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (17 speeches)
    Earlier this week, the schools that acquired DEIS status were announced. Tipperary town, which has five primary schools, has suffered from much social deprivation over a number of years. There...
• Motor Insurance Costs: Motion (30 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach entitled, "Report on the Rising Costs of Motor...