Dáil debates
Thursday, 25 May 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon.
- Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
We all accept and know there is a housing crisis. Despite the Government's best efforts, announcements and plans this crisis is, unfortunately, getting worse rather than better. Research from...
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, pursuant to Standing Order 27E(8), to take statements re the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement today immediately after the weekly divisions and to conclude within...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (49 speeches)
There is a commitment in the programme for Government to support the development of the agriculture and food sector. Every Deputy supports that aspiration, no more than we support the aspiration...
- EU Framework Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part,...
- Residential Tenancies (Housing Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett on Thursday, 18 May 2017: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Connolly on Wednesday, 24 May 2017:
- Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement: Statements (121 speeches, 5 comments)
The people suffered severely in the last decade due to the financial collapse. That happened for a number of reasons, one of which was absolute disregard for financial governance and fair...
- Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to debate the legislation concerning the Financial Services Ombudsman and the Pensions Ombudsman. As Deputies are...
- 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 Maurice Quinlivan - the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (25 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to reintroduce affordable housing schemes of the type suspended in 2012 for owner-occupiers and or renters...
- Social and Affordable Housing Data (15 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of affordable housing units that will be built on a site (details supplied) in view of the fact that a...
- Planning Issues (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on whether national planning standards should be set to increase the height of apartment buildings in view...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Question No. 6 replied to with Written Answers.
- Local Authority Housing Provision (13 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the procedures and processes his Department has put in place to track the progress being made by each local authority...
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (11 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of social housing units that will be completed in Galway city in 2017 and in each of the next five years;...
- Water and Sewerage Schemes (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to increase group sewerage schemes to support householders. [24988/17]
- Animal Breeding Regulations (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the dog breeding establishment guideline review; if he is satisfied that a proactive approach...
- Homelessness Strategy (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to outline the position regarding the way in which he plans to uphold his commitment to end the use of hotels and bed...
- Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will request the pyrite board to initiate a review of the pyrite remediation scheme with particular reference...
- Wastewater Treatment (12 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding the EU Commission's legal proceedings against the Government for the breach of the urban waste...
- Housing Assistance Payments (19 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to deal with ongoing problems being experienced by persons trying to access accommodation or remain in...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Homeless Accommodation Provision (19 speeches)
I am disappointed the Minister for Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, is not here. Is the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, not utterly...
- Post Office Network (7 speeches)
I will give one minute to my colleague, Deputy Eugene Murphy, if that is okay.
- Decentralisation Programme (4 speeches)
I take this opportunity to raise the issue of the potential for the north west be developed as a key growth centre; to highlight again the country's two-tier recovery and unbalanced regional jobs...
- Patient Safety (11 speeches)
It is no offence to the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, but I wish to express my disappointment that the Minister, Deputy Harris is not here. This is the second time I have raised a...
- Pension Fund (Prohibition of Levies) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill is part of a two phase process. I have produced it in its current form to ascertain the views of the House on the matter. If the...
