Dáil debates
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
- Leaders' Questions (64 speeches)
I think the Taoiseach will agree that An Garda Síochána is central to our democracy and to the security of our State. Over recent years, unfortunately, the force has been mired in...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (85 speeches)
Leaders' Questions have run over time by 12 minutes. We have 18 Deputies who have already indicated. The provisions are for a one-minute question and a one-minute answer.
- Exchange of views with Mr. Michel Barnier: Motion (1 speech)
I move:(1) That Dáil Éireann:(a) notes that the Treaty on European Union recognises the active contribution of National Parliaments to the good functioning of the Union through being...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social policy and public service reform last met; and when it is planning to meet next. [20059/17]
- Commissions of Investigation (57 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach when he received the Fennelly commission report; and the actions he took thereafter. [20723/17]
- 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 James Browne -...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Bus Éireann (7 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the deal brokered by the Workplace Relations Commission is not accepted by workers, his contingency plans for Bus Éireann; his...
- Transport Policy (7 speeches)
41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future of public transport across the State, including in cities, towns and rural areas; his plans to remedy the current...
- Dublin Airport Authority (12 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need for a second runway at Dublin Airport; and the way in which plans are progressing in this regard. [22357/17]
- Local Improvement Scheme Funding (7 speeches)
43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22364/17]
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (13 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to set out the expected emissions from the transport sector in 2020 and 2030; and the reason the national mitigation plan has a number of...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Noise Pollution (7 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Question No. 1252 of 21 March 2017, the reason the DAA has refused to provide longitudinal measurements of noise (details...
- Tourism Promotion (13 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will increase the tourism marketing budget to mitigate the decline in visitor numbers from the UK experienced in the first quarter...
- Road Projects Expenditure (15 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of the proposed upgrade to the M11 as outlined in Transport Infrastructure Ireland's recently published M11-N11...
- Military Aircraft Landings (11 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an aircraft (details supplied) sought and received permission to transport arms or munitions through Shannon Airport on either of the...
- Traffic Management (9 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alleviate congestion in Dublin within the next four years, in view of the estimated annual cost of €350 million due to...
- Railway Stations (10 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a security system for train stations (details supplied) which is designed to replace the need for staff...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016, without amendment.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Rail Network Expansion (4 speeches)
In 1862, the Dublin-to-Meath railway line was constructed comprising a branch from Clonsilla to Navan. One hundred years later, Córas Iompair Éireann closed and lifted the line. There...
- Road Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important issue for discussion in the Topical Issue debate. The upgrade of the N4 bypass to Roosky is very important to the Longford-Westmeath...
- Forest Fires (8 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Canny, for taking the time to be here for this debate. As he knows, substantial tracts of land have been destroyed by fire in County Sligo recently. I am...
- Middle East Issues (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for taking this issue. As he might know, 1,500 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are on hunger strike. The strike is in its 23rd day and...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017, without amendment. Seanad Éireann has also passed the Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016, without amendment.
- Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (87 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann: recognises:— that transport and travel trends within the Greater Dublin Area are unsustainable, congestion is increasing, transport emissions are...
- Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (42 speeches)
I welcome the draft guidelines published by the European Commission last week. These reflect Ireland's position and take on board some additional concerns and issues that have been identified in...
- Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, who cannot be here this evening, l am very...
