Dáil debates
Thursday, 26 October 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- National Planning Framework: Statements (66 speeches)
The publication of the final national planning framework, NPF, consultation represents a unique opportunity to set out an ambitious vision and 20 year strategy for what our country should and...
- Leaders' Questions (42 speeches)
While the Tánaiste was away, the issue of tracker mortgages has dominated debate in the House. It has added another chapter to the ever-enlarging book entitled Wrongdoing by Irish Banks....
- Questions on Promised Legislation (71 speeches)
We only have 15 minutes for these questions. In addition to leaders, there are 11 Deputies who wish to contribute. With co-operation from speakers, we can accommodate all of them.
- Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to allow data centres and other key IT infrastructure to be included in the...
- Maternity Protection (Local Government Members) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Local Government Act 2001 to allow local government members take full maternity leave. Expanding access to politics...
- Finance Bill 2017: Financial Resolutions (1 speech)
I move the following Resolutions:THAT Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which deals with the charge to tax under Schedule E, be amended in the manner and...
- Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (3 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Seamus Healy on Tuesday, 24 October 2017:
- Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2017, taken on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a...
- Finance Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (54 speeches)
Deputy Fergus O'Dowd is in possession.
- Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
Before I call Deputy Dooley, 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)...
- National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (6 speeches)
Like my colleagues, I welcome the opportunity to discuss the national planning framework that was issued on 28 September and puts in place a new national and regional development strategy for...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
As Deputy Cowen is not yet present, we will move to Question No. 2 and come back to No. 1.
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the target number of affordable units (details supplied) to be delivered in 2018 via the local infrastructure housing activation...
- Social and Affordable Housing (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to address the finding of the European Committee of Social Rights that Ireland has substandard social housing...
- Homelessness Strategy (13 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the allocation of additional funding to homelessness services announced in budget 2018; if he has revised targets for reducing...
- Social and Affordable Housing Data (13 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of social housing units that have been moved to build and completed in County Tipperary in each of the years 2012 to...
- Property Tax Administration (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a recent analysis has been carried out in respect of the baselines set for local authorities in the context of local property...
- Other Questions (1 speech)
I understand Deputy Cowen is taking Question No. 6.
- Housing Provision (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he has taken to address the housing crisis in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45233/17]
- Private Rented Accommodation (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to regulate short-term lettings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45250/17]
- Housing Provision (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which discussions have been entered into with the various local authorities with a view to providing rapid-build...
- Regeneration Projects Funding (9 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a project (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be funded directly through Exchequer revenue rather than a private sector-led...
- Emergency Accommodation Provision (16 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of his plans to roll out the national quality standards framework office inspection regime for emergency homeless...
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (5 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans in conjunction with local authorities and other bodies to deliver the agreed number of social and affordable homes in...
- Urban Renewal Schemes (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the annual housing unit targets for the urban renewal fund announced in budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Housing Assistance Payment (16 speeches)
16. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which he envisages reaching the housing assistance payment, HAP, targets in Rebuilding Ireland in view of current...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Vaccination Programme (6 speeches)
Just as the country recently prepared for Storm Ophelia through public announcements and putting safeguarding arrangements in place, we need to prepare for what could turn out to be one of the...
- Emergency Departments (10 speeches)
I am seeking certainty in respect of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A plan was to be released in September 2015 regarding the future of the hospital but we have not yet seen that plan....
- Public Transport (19 speeches)
I raise the critical issue of commuter services, particularly to my constituency of Kildare North, although the problem is clearly pertinent to the whole country. According to census figures and...
- Scéim na mBóithre Áise (9 speeches)
Tá Bóthar Dhoire Fhearta ag síneadh idir ceantar na n-oileán agus ceantar na Ceathrú Rua.
- National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (11 speeches)
A number of Deputies wish to contribute. I call Deputy Lahart, to be followed by Deputies Cahill, Rabbitte and O'Keeffe.
