Dáil debates
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
- Leaders' Questions (22 speeches)
We are on the verge of a major public transport strike with Bus Éireann. It seems that the previous Government sat on its hands over a two-year period. Even though various plans went to...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (70 speeches)
It seems that promises made to develop regional businesses and so on are falling flat on their face, as it were, especially in terms of the two-tier recovery. The case of Norwegian Air is...
- Road Traffic (Minimum Passing Distance of Cyclists) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to introduce protection for cyclists by setting safe lateral distance when being passed by motor vehicles. Over the last decade or...
- Mental Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Mental Health Act 2001; to incorporate certain provisions of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act...
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016 and has made no amendments thereto. The Select...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Information and Communications Technology (26 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has changed the protocol in his Department regarding the use of private e-mail accounts (details supplied) for Government business. [7362/17]
- Commissions of Investigation (15 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the commission of investigation into the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, IBRC; and the projected costs. [7363/17]
- Dáil Reform (39 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the commitment in the programme for Government on political reform. [7364/17]
- 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) Deputies Sean Fleming and Brian...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Passport Applications (7 speeches)
21. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current processing times for the passport service; the steps that have been taken and the resources allocated to deal with the increased...
- Good Friday Agreement (7 speeches)
22. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the comments of the Democratic Unionist Party leader, Arlene Foster, who stated that she would not support...
- Good Friday Agreement (9 speeches)
23. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will confirm that when he stated in his recent press statement on 14 February 2017 that it is essential that none of the human rights...
- Ministerial Meetings (8 speeches)
24. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meeting with Secretary for State for Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8821/17]
- Middle East Issues (7 speeches)
25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will progress Ireland's recognition of Palestine as a state, in view of the recent approval by the Israeli Government of further...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific steps he is taking with the EU, the UK Government, the National Assembly for Wales and the French Government to minimise the...
- EU Migration Crisis (4 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the proposed EU-Libya migration deal; his further views on the conditions in Libya and its ability to provide a secure and safe...
- Visit of German Delegation (1 speech)
I will interrupt before the Minister responds. On my behalf and on that of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I offer a céad míle fáilte and a most sincere welcome to his...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (Resumed) (3 speeches)
I welcome the speaker and look forward to seeing him tomorrow, when we will have an opportunity to discuss a number of matters. He is very welcome to our jurisdiction, as the Leas-Cheann...
- Northern Ireland (17 speeches)
28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. James Brokenshire; and if he will make a...
- Middle East Peace Process (9 speeches)
29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent policy change by President Trump regarding the two-state solution in Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a...
- Israeli Settlements (7 speeches)
30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will request the banning of trade from the EU with Israel in view of ongoing breaches of the Geneva Convention in the form of...
- Undocumented Irish in the USA (14 speeches)
31. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he raised the issue of the undocumented Irish during his recent visit to Washington; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8549/17]
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Criminal Prosecutions (6 speeches)
It is disappointing that the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality is not present in the Chamber to deal with this matter, which relates to the administration of justice by the...
- Psychological Services (21 speeches)
Is the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, taking this matter?
- IDA Funding (4 speeches)
I have been very critical over a period given the IDA and Enterprise Ireland in particular have done very little for County Wexford. In February 2015 the previous Administration made available...
- Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (71 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with a number of other Deputies. James Connolly once famously said that the cause of labour is the cause of Ireland and the...
- Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (14 speeches)
I move amendment No. 5:In page 3, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:“ “(bc) to undertake a review of terminal dues with particular regard to the requirements of...
- Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 speeches)
I am very pleased to present the Minerals Development Bill 2015 for the consideration of the House. The Bill was initiated in the Seanad and has passed all Stages in that House. I thank the...
- Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (61 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
