Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (36 speeches)
  The second Fennelly report into the telephone recordings at Garda stations has been published. It outlines clearly that these recordings were unlawful, but it must also be said that the...
• Order of Business (104 speeches)
  I call on Deputy Ó Snodaigh to announce the Order of Business for the week ahead.
• Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That the Order of the Dáil of 1st June, 2016, as amended by the Order of the Dáil of 13th December, 2016, relating to the special all-party Committee on the Future of Healthcare,...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Northern Ireland (102 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the breakdown in talks in Northern Ireland; if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, regarding same; if this deadlock will be...
  • Brexit Issues (38 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagements with Mr. Donald Tusk on the Brexit negotiating mandate from the EU Council to the EU Commission. [16426/17]
• 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) Deputy Michael D'Arcy - an...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Citizen Information Services (7 speeches)
    36. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the future of the Money Advice & Budgeting Service and the Citizens Information service in view of a motion in Dáil Éireann requesting...
  • Labour Activation Projects (12 speeches)
    37. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to ongoing issues in the JobPath scheme; when the next review will be conducted; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Labour Activation Measures (7 speeches)
    38. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons who have been subject to sanctions and penalties for non-engagement with employment and activation schemes or measures from...
  • State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (15 speeches)
    39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to end inequalities in the State pension payment for women as a result of the 2012 changes and the calculation of contributions; and if he...
  • Community Employment Schemes Operation (7 speeches)
    40. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will amend the qualifying criteria for eligibility to participate on community employment and Tús schemes and in particular, the length of...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Free Travel Scheme (9 speeches)
    41. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to announce an increase in his Department's contribution to Bus Éireann to cover the real cost of free travel; and if he will make...
  • Family Income Supplement (7 speeches)
    42. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans for reforms of the family income supplement scheme. [17591/17]
  • Unemployment Levels (7 speeches)
    44. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures he is taking to address the unemployment rate in County Wexford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17847/17]
  • Social Insurance (14 speeches)
    45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to reform PRSI. [17588/17]
  • State Pensions (7 speeches)
    47. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to alleviate the financial hardship that will be endured by many persons due to an absence of financial bridging in the social protection...
  • Employment Support Services (7 speeches)
    48. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on the concerns that have been expressed regarding the moves towards increasingly using for-profit companies as opposed to not-for-profit...
  • Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (6 speeches)
    63. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in the report on the impact of reduced jobseeker's payments for those aged under 26; his plans to end this discrimination;...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Social and Affordable Housing (4 speeches)
    The issue I raise is an area that seems to have been left behind in the Rebuilding Ireland plan. I have gone through the plan and the affordable sector appears to have been ignored. I believe...
  • Medicinal Products Availability (7 speeches)
    I tabled a written question on 24 January asking what the status of talks were between Vertex and the HSE. The reply stated that talks resumed last December and the Minister stated at the end of...
• Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
  The Chief Whip has an item of business to raise.
• Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • National Stroke Programme Implementation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, explained that he had to leave, but I know he will hear about it. This issue is particularly alarming...
  • School Accommodation Provision (8 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise in our national Parliament the concerns and issues of St. Fiach's national school in the small parish of Ballinacree in north Meath. I am...
• Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  Deputy Tom Neville was in possession. Before he contributes, I wish to bring to the attention of the House a small housekeeping matter. After Deputy Neville, Deputy Ó Caoláin and...
• Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes that:- members of An Garda Síochána play a hugely important role in Irish society and that public trust and confidence are crucial elements of...