Dáil debates

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
  The health system is in a terrible crisis right now. It is a human resource crisis, with nurses leaving the system on a consistent basis and up to 75% of graduates leaving the country. The...
• Order of Business (141 speeches)
  I call on Deputy Jim Daly to announce the Order of Business for the week ahead.
• Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the EU and Mongolia: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States,...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 6th May, 2016, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Cabinet Committee Meetings (16 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [20717/17]
  • Cabinet Committee Meetings (36 speeches)
    3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Regional and Rural Affairs last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [18226/17]
  • Official Engagements (20 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the President of Croatia on 4 April 2017. [18007/17]
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • National Broadband Plan (9 speeches)
    44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the national broadband plan; the deadline by which 100% of premises will have access to broadband; and if he...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (18 speeches)
    45. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the specific steps and actions being taken to meet obligations in various sectors in view of the publication by the...
  • North-South Interconnector (7 speeches)
    46. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will implement the motion regarding the North-South interconnector, which was passed on 16 February 2017; and if...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will clarify Ireland's position in relation to the 2020 renewable energy targets; and his plans to invest...
• Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
  Before we move on to other questions, 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...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Renewable Energy Projects (20 speeches)
    49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the recent announcement of a joint ESB and Bord na Móna solar energy enterprise represents a...
  • National Mitigation Plan (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the modelling which underpins the national mitigation plan; the key assumptions regarding the use of biomass in power...
  • Broadband Service Provision (7 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress to date in the provision of high quality broadband in all areas throughout the country with particular...
  • Illegal Dumping (9 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to assist county councils deal with incidents of illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Brexit Issues (11 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the discussions which have taken place in regard to the future of the part of the Irish strategic oil reserve physically...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Hospitals Funding (4 speeches)
    I very much welcome the opportunity to raise this matter as a Topical Issue because in March this year I tabled a parliamentary question due to my concern about a potential shortfall of...
  • Special Educational Needs Service Provision (14 speeches)
    I thank the Minister, Deputy Bruton, for taking this serious Topical Issue matter. Gorey community school is the largest post-primary school in Ireland with 1,577 students. It is an inclusive...
  • Company Closures (7 speeches)
    As long we are getting the coverage, I will be happy. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing us to raise this matter. I will be sharing two minutes with Deputy Calleary and giving a minute of...
  • Seaweed Harvesting Licences (6 speeches)
    I wish to discuss the ten year kelp harvest licence issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to BioAtlantis in Tralee to harvest mechanically 753 hectares, or...
• Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK’s Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (25 speeches)
  I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on Ireland’s negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. As I have said previously, Brexit is a British policy, not an EU...
• Proposed Sale of AIB Shares: Motion [Private Members] (45 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann: is confident that capital investment can provide both social benefits as well as economic growth, rather than presenting a false choice in relation to such...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment has completed its consideration of the Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016 and has...