Dáil debates
Thursday, 19 October 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Acting Chairman (Deputy John Lahart) i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Financial Resolutions 2018 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (21 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion:
- Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
The Minister will know that, as we speak, the finance committee is hearing from the Central Bank on the issues relating to tracker mortgages. Everybody will agree that the way the banks have...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (44 speeches)
We only have 15 minutes for these questions. I appeal to leaders and Deputies to be focused on either promised legislation or the programme for Government. Please do not try to circumvent...
- Animal Welfare: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan on Tuesday, 3 October 2017:
- Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Republic of Kazakhstan) Order 2017: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Joe McHugh, on Tuesday, 17 October 2017:
- Tax Agreement: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Joe McHugh, on Tuesday, 17 October 2017:
- Local Authority Boundaries Review: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Collins on Tuesday, 17 October 2017: Debate resumed on amendment No. 3:
- Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Water Services Bill 2017, taken on Wednesday, 18 October 2017. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second...
- Correcting Pension Inequities: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Willie O'Dea on Wednesday, 18 October 2017:
- Water Services Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Water Services Bill 2017 be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (6 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased, on behalf of the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys, to introduce the National Archives...
- National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- 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 Martin Kenny - ongoing...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Garda Commissioner Appointment (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a new Garda Commissioner will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44295/17]
- Penalty Points System Offences (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the processes An Garda Síochána has prepared to deal with the issue of those who...
- Crime Prevention (8 speeches)
3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to bring forward new measures to deter criminal assaults on young persons under the age of 18 years; and if he will...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Garda Deployment (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in the Dublin northern division and in the Dublin western division as of 30...
- Garda Station Closures (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when Stepaside Garda station will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44071/17]
- Refugee Resettlement Programme (11 speeches)
4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees expected to arrive here by the end of 2017 in accordance with the EU relocation programme developed in...
- Departmental Bodies Establishment (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he expects the Legal Services Regulatory Authority to be fully operational; and when it will be regulating the...
- Anti-Social Behaviour (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress he has made with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local...
- Prison Service Strategies (17 speeches)
10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 233 and 234 of 10 October 2017, his plans to rethink his strategy regarding women in...
- Departmental Strategy Statements (10 speeches)
11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will publish a new statement of strategy in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44213/17]
- Direct Provision System (6 speeches)
Deputy Paul Murphy is taking Question No. 12. We would get a lot of questions finished by 5.30 p.m. if people asked one supplementary question. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Data Retention (6 speeches)
13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken since receiving Mr. Justice John L. Murray’s review of the law on retention of and access to...
- Topical Issues (0 speeches)
- Garda Station Refurbishment (4 speeches)
In 2013 in County Limerick there was an amalgamation of two district divisions, Newcastle West and Askeaton, creating a bigger division that includes Pallaskenry, Foynes, Abbeyfeale, Athea, Glin,...
- Emergency Departments Services (4 speeches)
In May 2014 I instigated a Topical Issue debate on the need to provide a new emergency department at Cavan General Hospital. The hospital opened in June 1989 and since then the number of...
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (19 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This is my seventh or eighth time addressing the House in the five weeks since we returned after the summer break and I have yet to see the...
- GLAS Payments (6 speeches)
I am very glad to see the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, in the Chamber. The issue I am raising is about green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, payments. The 6,000 or more farmers...
- Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to present this Bill to the House and hope it receives broad support in terms of what we are trying to achieve....
- Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (2 speeches)
Under Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141, this Bill must be referred to the Select Committee on Health. I ask the Deputy to move the motion for referral now.
