Dáil debates

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (40 speeches)
    On my own behalf and that of my party, I wish to express our deepest sympathies for the families of all those who were murdered or injured in Las Vegas. It was an appalling atrocity with so many...
  • Visit of Canadian Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with the business of the House, on my own behalf and that of Members of the Dáil, I offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to the Honorable Mr....
  • Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (23 speeches)
    Will the Taoiseach progress the Killarney bypass scheme which has been suspended for many years and which way back in 2003 was scheduled to be completed some time in 2009. The new bypass is, or...
  • Order of Business (76 speeches)
    Tuesday’s business shall be No. 7, motion re adoption of the 12th report of the Committee of Selection and Appointment of Committee Chair; No. 8, motion re Citizens' Assembly (extension to...
  • Citizens Assembly: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That the Resolution of Dáil Éireann of 13th July, 2016 regarding the Citizens' Assembly is amended by the deletion of 'but in any event not later than one year from the date of...
  • National Planning Framework: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dail Eireann: (i) notes:— the extensive stakeholder and public consultation already undertaken at national, regional and local level since the National Planning Framework...
  • Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (10 speeches)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on...
  • Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move:That the Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016 be referred to the Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 84A and 141. This Bill was voted on...
  • Twelfth Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:(a) approves the Twelfth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (39 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet Committee C, European Union, including Brexit, last met. [40344/17]
    • Diplomatic Representation (10 speeches)
      6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report his commitment to double the number of staff in Government agencies globally by 2025. [39662/17]
    • Overseas Visits (19 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr Justin Trudeau. [40346/17]
  • 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) Deputies Michael McGrath and...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Funding (13 speeches)
      32. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position on the programme for Government commitment to increase areas of natural constraint, ANC, scheme funding by €25...
    • Fodder Crisis (9 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for a fodder aid package to assist farmers in difficulty in view of the heavy rain in recent weeks. [41621/17]
    • Brexit Issues (14 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Government formally submitted an application to the European Commission for EU state aid to help the agricultural sector and...
    • Agriculture Scheme Payments (19 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes administered by his Department over the past two years that have been affected by payment delays; the length of these...
    • Farm Household Incomes (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for targeted measures that will take account of the impact of sterling currency fluctuations on farm incomes; and if he will...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Afforestation Programme (9 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that current afforestation rates are sufficient in view of the requirement to significantly expand climate change...
    • Legislative Process (7 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 in view of the fact the voisinage arrangements between zero and six miles are...
    • Animal Welfare (19 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the costs incurred by his Department over the past four years in the seizure of animals, specifically horses; and if he will make a...
    • Agriculture Scheme Eligibility (13 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will include in the financial assistance scheme farmers who lost grain crops, potato crops or second cut silage crops or had...
    • Beef Exports (5 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made in opening and developing new markets for Irish beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41664/17]
    • Greyhound Industry (7 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process that takes place when a racing greyhound tests positive for banned substances; if he is reviewing that process in view of...
    • Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions he has had with the EU Agriculture Commissioner and the EU Budget Commissioner in regard to the need to protect CAP...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Accommodation Provision (12 speeches)
      I am glad the Minister is here to take this debate. The school in question is Rochestown Educate Together national school in Rochestown, County Cork. It is a fabulous school and under the...
    • Referendum in Catalonia (9 speeches)
      Deputies Crowe, Ó Broin and Boyd Barrett have one minute each.
    • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath, for coming into the House to deal with this matter. I seek to raise the most urgent issue of the provision of a...
    • Garda Stations (7 speeches)
      I am joined by my colleague from Sligo-Leitrim, Deputy Eamon Scanlon. Deputy Tony McLoughlin is also present, and I know this matter is very close to the heart of Deputy Martin Kenny. It...
  • Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (27 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, will be here until someone else arrives.