Dáil debates
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Order 29(d), that the Solidarity-PBP Leaders' Questions slot today be taken by the Social Democrats-Green Party group and that the Social...
- Leaders' Questions (15 speeches)
We read today that the presidents of the five courts have written to the Taoiseach and the Government, articulating their view that the proposed Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017, the...
- Visit of Australian Delegate (1 speech)
I ask the House to extend a warm welcome to the Honourable Michael O'Brien MP, Shadow Treasurer of the Legislature of Victoria.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (20 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an tUasal Michael O'Brien. I understand he is a Dub, so he is doubly "fáilte". Yesterday, we heard the heart-rending story of Michael and Kathleen Devereaux...
- Order of Business (101 speeches)
Tuesday's business shall be No. 8, motion re framework agreement between EU and the Republic of the Philippines, referral to committee; No. 9, motion re Educational Research Centre; and No. 2,...
- Rent Transparency Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to render it unlawful for any person to rent residential property without provision...
- Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and the Equal Status Acts 2000 by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a...
- Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the EU and the Republic of the Philippines: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one...
- Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following draft Order:Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017,copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (97 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has had contact with the President of the United States of America. [27221/17]
- Programme for Government (42 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if he met Independent Deputies recently about the programme for Government. [27552/17]
- Northern Ireland (18 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Prime Minister May, First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill since 8 June 2017; the issues they discussed; and if there...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
The Seanad has passed the Criminal Justice Bill 2016 without amendment.
- 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 names of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick -...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- National Broadband Plan (16 speeches)
53. 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...
- Post Office Network (20 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding changes with An Post retail and mail businesses in the context of the retention of the universal...
- Electric Vehicles (18 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of electric and hybrid vehicles in the national fleet; the number of electric and hybrid vehicles that have...
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (10 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures taken to avert the possibility of heavy fines being imposed on Ireland for exceeding CO2 emission targets;...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- National Mitigation Plan (24 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the final draft of the national mitigation plan will be published; his plans for a full and robust debate of this...
- National Broadband Plan Implementation (7 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the actions agreed by the mobile phone and broadband task force implementation group are on course...
- Post Office Network (10 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made in implementing the recommendations of two reports (details supplied) on the future and reform of the...
- Waste Disposal Charges (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Question No. 1643 of 16 September 2016, the details of the new pricing structures that will be applied by waste...
- North-South Interconnector (11 speeches)
70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will redraft the terms of reference for the review of the north-south interconnector to reflect the wishes of...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Disposal of Hazardous Waste (4 speeches)
I raise the issue of a proposed treatment plant in Warrenpoint harbour which is to be used to store and transfer hazardous waste. The proposal is at planning stage in Northern Ireland. I have...
- Electricity Transmission Network (9 speeches)
I spoke briefly to the Minister last Thursday about the unauthorised development by EirGrid of an electricity substation and electricity lines at Coolnabacca, County Laois. It is not just a...
- Social Welfare Appeals (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for affording me the opportunity to raise this sensitive issue in the House. This matter relates to a constituent who was in receipt of jobseeker's allowance...
- Mental Health Services Provision (7 speeches)
I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, the best of luck in his new role, which will not be an easy one. I will try not to be difficult with him just for today. A main principle of A...
- Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage. (2 speeches)
- Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (44 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I very much welcome the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's message and I am sure it is one that he and any other Members who take the Chair during the...
- Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (41 speeches)
We welcome the Deputies and the Minister. Deputy Cassells has 20 minutes, which I understand he is sharing with his colleagues, Deputies Lawless, MacSharry and McGuinness.
- Local Government (Establishment of Town Councils Commission) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.
