Dáil debates
Thursday, 13 July 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Summer Economic Statement 2017: Statements (44 speeches)
The Government published its annual summer economic statement yesterday. It outlines the broad parameters that will underpin discussions on our economic and fiscal policy over the medium term...
- Leaders' Questions (22 speeches)
In the summer economic statement, published by the Government yesterday, the Government has placed an increased emphasis on capital investment. I believe there is a clear consensus across the...
- Business of Dáil (22 speeches)
Before moving to Questions on Promised Legislation, I understand the Government Whip wishes to propose some revisions to the schedule for today and tomorrow.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (165 speeches)
We have 15 minutes for Questions on Promised Legislation and I have a list of 25 Deputies who want to contribute.
- Court Funds Administration Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to allow for the operation of the Fund of Wards of Court by the Courts Service to be subject to audit and scrutiny by the Office...
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Eaglais agus an Stát a Imdheighilt) 2017: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Separation of Church and State) 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...
- Eleventh Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move:"That Dáil Éireann approves the Eleventh Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- Establishment of the Joint Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care: Motion (1 speech)
I move:"That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (a) Dáil Éireann noting—(i) the pressures on mental health services, the waiting times for services, and the...
- Standing Order 147: Motion (1 speech)
I move:"That, in accordance with the recommendation of the sub-Committee on Dáil Reform under Standing Order 107(1)(a), the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public...
- Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McGrath on 12 July 2017: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Mortgage Arrears Resolution (Family Home) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (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 141.
- Defence Forces Operations: Motion (Resumed) (17 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Defence on Wednesday, 12 July 2017: Debate resumed on amendment No. 1: -(Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh)
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017, 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 name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin - the...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Obtaining planning permission is one of the key steps in enabling housing providers to produce the homes we all need. The process of...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (57 speeches)
NEW SECTION
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (0 speeches)
Bill received for final consideration and passed.
- National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move:"That Report Stage be taken now."
- National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (22 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1:In page 8, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“(5) For the avoidance of doubt the Office shall be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 as a...
- Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (8 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 28 to 31, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Deputy Madigan is not present so Deputy D'Arcy will move the amendment for her.
- Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (6 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Framework Agreement between the EU and the Republic of the Philippines: Motion (1 speech)
I move: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 part, and the Republic...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce an affordable rental scheme to subsidise rents for low to middle income households in...
- Housing Provision (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that no LIHAF funding will be released to developers that have not provided for a proportion of...
- House Prices (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to stem the house-price inflation that was in evidence in the second quarter of 2017. [34099/17]
- Emergency Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the measures he will take to ensure that all emergency homeless accommodation, including family hubs, funded by his...
- Housing Issues (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans with regard to developing and publishing a vacant homes strategy; the date on which he expects to publish...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Questions Nos. 6 and 7 replied to with Written Answers.
- Voluntary Housing Sector (19 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will examine the method used by voluntary housing agencies to set the rent levels of their tenants and the...
- Homeless Accommodation Provision (12 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will ensure a place finder team is established in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as a matter of urgency; and if he...
- Local Authority Housing (6 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his views on whether the crisis in housing shows the need for a massive programme of social and public house building...
- Homelessness Strategy (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when he expects the target of taking all homeless families with children out of hotels except in exceptional...
- Water and Sewerage Schemes Status (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if funding in addition to the NTICI measure 2 funds already committed to will be provided to Cork County Council in...
- Approved Housing Bodies (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the ongoing discussions within his Department and the ABH sector on the forthcoming Housing (Regulation...
- Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (10 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to improve the income eligibility limits for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Hospital Investigations (4 speeches)
I raise a matter of public importance, which is the need for the Minister for Health to establish an independent inquiry into the death of Malak Thawley in the National Maternity Hospital, Holles...
- Hospital Procedures (4 speeches)
As the Minister is well aware, the issue of 24/7 cardiac care and the provision of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford is one that has been raised on numerous occasions in this the...
- Postal Services (9 speeches)
I wish to raise the future of the Portlaoise mail centre. It is a major hub for An Post in the midland region that deals with a large volume of mail every night. I hope this will be a useful...
