Dáil debates

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (47 speeches)
    Last year, a commission of inquiry was established into the Tuam mother and baby home following the outstanding work of historian Catherine Corless, who has been instrumental in uncovering and...
  • Order of Business (89 speeches)
    Táimid ag dul ar aghaidh anois go dtí an chéad phíosa gnó eile. Iarraim ar an Teachta Ó Snodaigh tuairisc a thabhairt dúinn ón gCoiste Gnó.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Economic Policy (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the commitment in his Department's strategy statement on engaging with the National Economic and Social Council to developing of economic and social...
    • Departmental Staff Data (14 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach the number of whole-time and part-time civil servants who were working in his Department on 22 February 2017. [10023/17]
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (34 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure, environment and climate action last met. [10043/17]
  • Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
    Ba mhaith liom cur in iúl don Teach go bhfuil fógra tugtha maidir leis na hábhair seo a leanas faoi Bhuanordú 29A agus ainm an Chomhalta a thug an fógra i ngach cás...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Expenditure (11 speeches)
      20. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made to date in 2017 in delivering on her department’s programmes and ensuring a full spend of the allocated...
    • National Museum (34 speeches)
      21. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has investigated the allegations made regarding inappropriate sexual behaviour in the National Museum of Ireland;...
    • Arts Funding (7 speeches)
      22. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of funding that will be delivered under pillar two of the Creative Ireland plan; and her views on whether this is...
    • Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (7 speeches)
      23. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht i bhfianaise na cáipéise nua atá curtha le chéile ag Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, ina...
    • Brexit Issues (11 speeches)
      24. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her role in dealing with the consequences of Brexit within a regional and rural affairs context and the threat it poses to communities...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Parks and Wildlife Service (9 speeches)
      25. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a formal request has been made to An Garda Síochána to investigate the loss of weapons and ammunition in the National...
    • Banking Sector (8 speeches)
      26. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress of the investigation into the establishment of a public banking system here by her Department; the likely timeframe for...
    • Cistiúchán Roinne (9 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén dul chun cinn atá déanta aici maidir le clár caipitil na Roinne don Ghaeltacht agus do na hoileáin a chur...
    • Rural Development Programme Funding (7 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to launch the town and village renewal scheme 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11547/17]
    • CLÁR Programme (10 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the 2017 CLÁR programme will open for applications; her views on the benefits this scheme can bring to rural communities;...
    • National Heritage Plan (7 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans on publishing a national heritage plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11606/17]
    • Arts Funding (5 speeches)
      31. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when she expects to launch stream 3 of the arts and culture capital scheme for smaller-scale projects following the recent...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Road Network (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, Teachta Ross. Is é seo Seachtain na Gaeilge, so úsáidfidh mé cúpla focal Gaeilge. I am glad the Minister is in the Chamber as I...
    • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
      I wish to raise the issue of delays and waiting lists associated with child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, in Limerick and the mid-west. CAMHS are consultant-led, community-based...
    • Compensation Schemes (4 speeches)
      Tá mé buíoch go bhfuil an deis seo agam labhairt ar an topaic fíorthábhachtach seo um thráthnóna. I want to discuss the State’s approach to the Louise...
    • Waste Disposal (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very serious issue which has most profound consequences for my region. I refer to proposals from Irish Cement Limited to seek planning...
  • Commission of Investigation into the Grace case: Motion (33 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:bearing in mind the specific matters considered by Government to be of significant public concern arising from the case of Grace (pseudonym), who resided in a...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (50 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Tá brón orm agus é Seachtain na Gaeilge nach bhfuil mo chuid Gaeilge feabhsaithe go leor chun é seo a chur as Gaeilge.
  • Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Tá glactha ag Seanad Éireann leis an Bhille um Rialáil Cumarsáide (Seirbhísí Poist) (Leasú) 2016 gan leasú.