Dáil debates
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Acting Chairman (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Commission of Investigation Announcement on Tuam Mother and Baby Home: Statements (Resumed) (22 speeches)
Recent confirmation that a significant number of babies and infants were buried at the site of the Bon Secours mother and baby home in Tuam reminds us how inhumane our country's history is....
- Leaders' Questions (116 speeches)
I raise a significant and very serious legacy issue affecting the State. It is one which, in many ways, informs how we continue to approach victims of sexual abuse. In the last number of weeks,...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (78 speeches)
It is accepted that, notwithstanding the very negative impacts of Brexit, one potential opportunity for Ireland was in the area of financial services, particularly relocation from the United...
- Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2017...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Aviation Industry Regulations (14 speeches)
19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he completed the statutory instrument giving authority to the Irish Aviation Authority for the control of noise levels at Dublin...
- Road Tolls (12 speeches)
20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on his Department's policy regarding slip road tolls on the outskirts of towns, in view of the detrimental effect they have on...
- Bus Éireann (13 speeches)
21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of engagement he has had with the management of Bus Éireann in relation to their restructuring plan. [14447/17]
- Railway Stations (19 speeches)
22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that there are no changes made within Iarnród Éireann that will result in the removal of staff from DART...
- Aviation Issues (8 speeches)
23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide for the involvement of a community representative (details supplied) in relation to the implementation of EU Regulation...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Agencies Funding (10 speeches)
24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding which is allocated annually by Fáilte Ireland to St. Patrick's Day parades; the parades to which it is...
- Coast Guard Services (9 speeches)
25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will enact legislation in order that the Irish Coast Guard can become a stand alone primary response agency; if he has met with...
- Fáilte Ireland (7 speeches)
28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the decision of Fáilte Ireland to close its Dublin Airport information desk, in view of the fact that this is a facility...
- Bus Éireann (12 speeches)
29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if proposals will be forthcoming from his Department in regard to the financial difficulties in Bus Éireann; and if he will make a...
- Road Projects (9 speeches)
30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the road development needs of the Border region are given particular consideration in the review of the present...
- Road Projects (9 speeches)
31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the socioeconomic benefits that would accrue from the construction of the new N22 Cork to Kerry road;...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Residential Institutions Data (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking this matter. I sent him some of the documents I have in advance, which I am sure he has in his pack. I was approached by Mr. Tom Wall, who is a former resident of...
- School Curriculum (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for being here to answer the question. I was shocked to discover before Christmas last year that there are no leaving certificate applied options available for secondary...
- Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking this matter. I am unsure as to whether he is familiar with the Meakstown area. It has grown considerably to over 3,000 units, with more on the way. It covers...
- Arts Funding (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this issue, which is a very important matter locally. I thank the Minister for coming into the House to reply to the debate....
- Business of Dáil (1 speech)
I move:That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, any division which would normally be taken at the weekly division time tomorrow, Thursday, 23 March 2017, shall be taken immediately...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017 and has made no amendments thereto.
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Eacnamaíochta, Sóisialacha agus Cultúir), 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Since 1973 when Ireland signed the International Covenant on Economic, Social...
- Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 speeches)
Does Deputy Sherlock wish to speak on section 1?
- Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (59 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1, 19 and 20 are related. Amendment No. 19 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 20. Amendments Nos. 1, 19 and 20 will be discussed together.
- Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Mediation Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
