Dáil debates
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding the Order of the Dáil of 11 July, that the proceedings on No. b10, motion re defence – proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the deployment of...
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (5 speeches)
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (25 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce to the House the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017, which will establish the new Department of...
- Leaders' Questions (223 speeches)
The rural economy is facing many threats and challenges, not least the Brexit challenge due to its reliance on agrifood and small and medium sized enterprises, SMEs. Broadband is critical...
- Business of Dáil (19 speeches)
We will proceed to Questions on Promised Legislation. Before we start, can I point out that we have 30 Members offering on promised legislation.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (73 speeches)
The programme for Government makes clear commitments to patient safety. We are aware of the very tragic death of Mrs. Malak Thawley. Her husband Alan has been devastated and has called for an...
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (7 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Defamation Act 2009 to remove the offence of blasphemy. I am introducing two related Bills this afternoon - the...
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Diamhasla) 2017: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Blasphemy) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
- Waste Reduction (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Waste Management Act 1996, the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Residential Tenancies Act 2004; and to provide for...
- Island Fisheries (Heritage Licence) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the issuing of heritage licences to island fishermen to facilitate the continuance of traditional fishing practices...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (35 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada. [31465/17]
- Cabinet Committees (21 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will consider establishing a Cabinet committee on the arts. [31466/17]
- Government Information Service (14 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach the staffing and media monitoring in the Government Information Service unit; and his plans for changes. [32105/17]
- 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 Bernard J. Durkan - to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Anti-Terrorism Measures (7 speeches)
24. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional measures have been taken to strengthen security in the wake of the recent London and Manchester attacks. [33148/17]
- Garda Investigations (10 speeches)
25. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will hold a public inquiry into the circumstances of the Jobstown trial; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Rural Crime (7 speeches)
26. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures being put in place to tackle rural crime, especially against farmers. [33149/17]
- Coroners Service (7 speeches)
27. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation as a matter of urgency which will provide for mandatory and automatic referral of all...
- Road Safety (7 speeches)
28. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take to address the widespread problem of minors and others driving scramblers and quad bikes and the serious...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Forensic Science Ireland (7 speeches)
29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the assistance being given to Forensic Science Ireland to enable it to overcome a large backlog in the testing of illegal drug...
- Garda Equipment (7 speeches)
30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if detectives from the Cork city Garda division will be issued with non-lethal Tasers as part of their equipment; and if he will...
- National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (10 speeches)
31. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the commitments in the programme for Government on improving the lives of persons with disabilities. [29820/17]
- Garda Data (7 speeches)
33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in counties Cavan and Monaghan as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new...
- Garda Deployment (7 speeches)
34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Wicklow as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new recruits assigned to...
- Garda Deployment (8 speeches)
36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in counties Carlow and Kilkenny as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new...
- Garda Strength (8 speeches)
37. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in west Cork as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new recruits assigned to the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Naas Town Centre (6 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Ceann Comhairle and their respective offices for affording me the opportunity to raise once again the stalled development of the town centre in Naas....
- Home Care Packages Provision (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to discuss home care packages, home help hours and dementia care at home with the Minister. The purpose of these supports is to maintain someone in the surroundings...
- Special Educational Needs Staff (4 speeches)
I raised this matter two weeks ago during Questions on Promised Legislation and got no reply from the Taoiseach. That is why I am raising it today. I thank the Minister of State at the...
- Juvenile Rheumatology Services (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to take this matter today. I very much hope he is aware of the issue of the many children throughout the country who are suffering from juvenile...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has concluded its consideration of the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Divorce) Bill 2016 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (53 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to speak on the Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017. The fundamental premise of this Bill is that our party,...
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (62 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (195 speeches)
Amendment Nos. 1 to 14, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 2 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 1, amendment No. 4 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 3, amendment No. 6 is a...
- Defence Forces Operations: Motion (38 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves, pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1960, as applied by section 2 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006, the deployment of a...
