Dáil debates

Thursday, 21 September 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
  It is my duty as an opposition spokesperson to raise the issue of health services and the dire straits in which the services being provided across the country or not being provided are. We now...
• Questions on Promised Legislation (89 speeches)
  We have only 15 minutes for Questions on Promised Legislation and I will not be able to accommodate all Members who wish to speak. Perhaps the Business Committee could examine timing at a later...
• Proposal re European Travel Information and Authorisation System: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
• An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Tithíochta), 2017: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Housing) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 speeches)
  Thairg an Teachta Richard Boyd Barrett an rún seo a leanas ar an 20 Meán Fómhair 2017: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
• 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 Paul Murphy - the recent...
• Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Diplomatic Representation (11 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expand on the announcement made by the Taoiseach regarding the Government's plans to double Ireland's global footprint by 2025; the...
  • Brexit Negotiations (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Article 50 negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39914/17]
  • National Risk Assessment (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if contingency plans are in place across all Departments for a no deal or disorderly exit scenario following Brexit negotiations and following...
  • Human Rights (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether stronger measures should be taken against the Myanmar Government in view of the violence and discrimination carried out...
  • Human Rights (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the use of detention centres in Libya to address the migrant issue. [40014/17]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Catalan Referendum (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received reports from the embassy and the consulate in Barcelona regarding the upcoming referendum on Catalan independence; if he...
  • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the need for the British Government to release the papers...
  • Humanitarian Access (9 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken and contact he has had with the Israeli ambassador in relation to the organised and pre-prepared deportation of four...
  • Human Rights (7 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the report on human rights and business will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39824/17]
  • Human Rights (11 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on representations that he has made to secure the release of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting a verdict in their...
  • Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to address situation of the undocumented Irish in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Human Rights (20 speeches)
    16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will condemn the violence and ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in Myanmar; the action he plans to take to hold the Government of...
• Business of Dáil (1 speech)
  The following members have been appointed to serve on the special committee on the future of mental health care. Representing the Government are Deputies Tom Neville, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy,...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Middle East Issues (4 speeches)
    We have already discussed this matter to some degree during Question Time. We know that on Saturday, 9 September, four Irish citizens, Elaine Daly, Fidelma Bonass, Joan Nolan and Stephen...
  • Catalan Referendum (5 speeches)
    We now proceed to the second item, the political situation in Catalonia. It is rather unfortunate that both issues were raised rather unexpectedly during Question Time. There is an element of...
  • Medicinal Products Availability (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to once again raise this very important issue. I understand that Deputy Sherlock put it down as a Topical Issue yesterday and it was not selected. He cannot be here...
  • Hospital Waiting Lists Action Plans (7 speeches)
    The Minister and I have discussed the scandal of lengthening hospital waiting lists on many occasions. Thanks to the very great efforts of campaigners such as the Scoliosis Advocacy Network and...
• Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I welcome the opportunity to discuss this Bill. The issue of planning for wind turbines has caused huge conflict across rural Ireland but...