Dáil debates

Thursday, 6 July 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Acting Chairman (Deputy John Lahart) i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
  • Quarterly Report on Housing: Statements (46 speeches)
    I thank Deputies and committee members for scheduling time to discuss the homeless emergency and housing crisis we are currently facing. I have already had the opportunity to appear in front of...
  • Leaders' Questions (74 speeches)
    Last year, we went to much trouble to shut down tax avoidance by vulture funds. The then Minister, Deputy Michael Noonan, stated clearly that the funds were using the loophole called section 110...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (114 speeches)
    I remind Members that there are only 15 minutes allocated for questions on promised legislation. I ask all Deputies, including leaders or their representatives, to confine their questions to...
  • Roads (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Roads Act 1993 to exempt sea and river rescue teams from road tolls and to provide for related matters. Ba mhaith...
  • Genuine Progress Indicators and National Distributional Accounts Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to confer functions on the Central Statistics Office and the National Economic and Social Council in relation to the publication...
  • Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
    I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017, taken on Wednesday, 5 July 2017. On the question, "That the Bill be now read...
  • Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
  • Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
    We are due to have a sos at 1.30 p.m. The next item is Report Stage of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016. We will either have to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. or, with the Minister's...
  • Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (94 speeches)
    Amendments Nos. 1, 22, 23, 26 to 34, inclusive, 36, and 39 to 41, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together by agreement.
  • 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 John Brassil - to...
  • Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (22 speeches)
    Amendments Nos. 1 and 25 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.
  • Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
    I understand the Government Chief Whip has a proposal to put to the House.
  • Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (25 speeches)
    I move amendment No. 13:In page 51, lines 10 and 11, to delete “of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform” and substitute “of the Oireachtas”.
  • Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (21 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to present the Bill to the House. It has been brought forward to give effect to one of a number of commitments arising...
  • Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
    We congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, on her appointment to the Department of Education and Skills.
    • European Court of Human Rights Judgments (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will discuss the execution of the European Court of Human Rights judgement in a case (details supplied); and if he will address concerns that...
    • School Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) has been allocated a new classroom teacher but has not been given approval for additional classroom...
    • Ministerial Responsibilities (9 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will discuss the new delegation of ministerial responsibility within his Department to the Ministers of State; and the way in which it is...
    • School Accommodation Provision (9 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the delays experienced in commencing the construction of the permanent buildings of a school (details supplied);...
    • Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will discuss the lack of notice given to schools of SNA allocations for the coming year; and if he will address concerns that SNAs do not...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects Status (8 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of a new school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31577/17]
    • School Staff (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to implement the recommendations of the teacher supply in Ireland technical working group report Striking the Balance; and if he will...
    • Teachers' Professional Development (13 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which his Department supports and the total investment involved in teacher continuing professional development at primary and...
    • Third Level Funding (12 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the feasibility study his officials are reportedly undertaking on the possible introduction of income-contingent loans for third...
    • Schools Building Projects Status (6 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a building project at a school (details supplied) will proceed to construction stage without further delay in view of the urgent need to...
    • School Curriculum (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of the school curriculum at primary and second level to cater for the creation of...
    • Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which he plans to ensure sufficient autism units are provided to address local demand. [31571/17]
    • Pupil-Teacher Ratio (5 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio across the school system. [31748/17]
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Transport Eligibility (4 speeches)
      I appreciate the selection of this subject by the Office of the Ceann Comhairle. I am very glad the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, is here to deal with this Topical Issue. I appreciate his...
    • Dental Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue which is of such importance to parents of primary school children in counties Offaly and Laois. I am raising this issue as a result of numerous...
    • Cancer Services Provision (4 speeches)
      The issue I have sought permission to raise is a very important one for women who are survivors of breast cancer and find themselves seeking support from the HSE after a mastectomy. The backdrop...
    • Emergency Accommodation Provision (4 speeches)
      During the week of 22 to 28 May there were 1,312 homeless families, including an astonishing 2,777 children, in homeless accommodation around the country. They are really shameful figures. Some...