Dáil debates

Wednesday, 12 April 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon.
  • Leaders' Questions (7 speeches)
    Last Friday, I visited the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People and met Brother Kevin Crowley and his team. Their work is truly heroic; it is the personification of true Christian values....
  • Visit of Scottish Delegation (1 speech)
    Before I call Deputy McDonald, on my behalf and on behalf of the Members, I wish to offer céad míle fáilte to Mr. Joe FitzPatrick, member of the Scottish Parliament and Minister...
  • Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (131 speeches)
    Deputy Mary Lou McDonald, who knows the rules, is next. You have three minutes.
  • Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
    I now call on the Minister of State, Deputy Regina Doherty, who has a proposal to make to the House.
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (108 speeches)
    We move on now to questions on promised legislation. I have taken a list of names so there is no ambiguity. I will call Deputies MacSharry, Cassells, Nolan, O'Loughlin, Brady, Michael...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Committees (35 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee which has responsibility for issues pertaining to public transport. [17837/17]
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (18 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [16551/17]
    • National Emergency Plan (11 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach the role his Department has in the event of a national emergency. [16727/17]
  • 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 Pat Casey - the report...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
      25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the rights of 1.8 million persons in Northern Ireland to EU citizenship under the Good Friday Agreement will be protected in full after...
    • Foreign Conflicts (7 speeches)
      26. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that ETA has announced that, on 8 April 2017, it will decommission its weapons; his views on...
    • Brexit Issues (17 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration has been given to the need for new formal structures for dialogue to be established between the Irish and British...
    • Irish Prisoners Abroad (7 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on contacts he and his officials have had with the Egyptian authorities regarding the case of a person (details supplied);...
    • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (7 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of efforts being made in persuading the British Government to comply with the three all-party motions passed by Dáil...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Good Friday Agreement (10 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of discussions to date with the British Foreign Secretary and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in respect of the...
    • Passport Applications (7 speeches)
      32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the supports he is providing to the Passport Office to assist in the speedy processing of the increasing numbers of passport applications;...
    • Irish Prisoners Abroad (7 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures he has taken to ensure the release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/17]
    • Military Aircraft (9 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role of his Department in regulating the activity of Royal Air Force, RAF, fighter jets empowered to carry out military operations in...
    • Northern Ireland (8 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he had with Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Mr. James Brokenshire, about the possibility of the reintroduction of direct...
    • Military Aircraft Landings (9 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to review the use of Shannon Airport by the US military in view of the destabilising role played in the Middle East and elsewhere...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • HSE Investigations (4 speeches)
      Sunbeam House Services provides vital services to adults with intellectual disabilities in Wicklow with full-time residential, day services and respite care. There are hundreds of service users...
    • Mental Health Services Provision (11 speeches)
      I understand Deputy Buckley wants to accommodate Deputy Ó Laoghaire and that Deputy Kelleher has no difficulty with that.
    • Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone. I appeal for the co-operation of Deputies. As we have three contributors to the debate, they have approximately 80 seconds...
    • Fire Service Staff (4 speeches)
      I thank the Acting Chairman for giving me the opportunity to raise what I believe is a very important issue. With the increasing numbers of older people in the country, a demand for long-serving...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2017 - Votes 16,...
  • Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
    The Government Chief Whip, Deputy Regina Doherty, wants to make a short statement on tomorrow's business.
  • Garda Commissioner: Motion [Private Members] (50 speeches)
    I call Deputy Jonathan O'Brien, who is sharing time with Deputies Martin Kenny and McDonald.
  • Report of the Fennelly Commission: Statements (13 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to discuss the final report of the Fennelly commission in the House today. I received the final report of the Fennelly commission on Friday, 31 March. In accordance...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 and has made amendments thereto.
  • Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (133 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann accepts the Report of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 12th...