Dáil debates
Thursday, 9 November 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Heritage Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Leaders' Questions (64 speeches)
Yesterday the waiting lists were published and, unfortunately, it was like Groundhog Day all over again. Ten years ago there were 21,000 people on waiting lists for surgical and medical...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (47 speeches)
Eighteen Deputies have already indicated. I will start with Deputy Kelleher.
- Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 relating to treatment of patients under the Mental Health Act 2001 and...
- Multi-Party Actions Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for certain procedural and other changes in civil actions so as to provide for the bringing of Multi-Party Actions; to...
- Private Rental Sector Standards: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Eoin Ó Broin on Tuesday, 7 November 2017:
- Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 which was taken on Wednesday, 8 November. On the question, "That the Bill...
- Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) 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.
- Heritage Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Heritage Bill 2016 [Seanad] taken today. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was...
- Heritage Bill 2016 [Seanad]: 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).
- Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016 Report: Motion [Private Members] (144 speeches)
So that there is no confusion, let me be very clear in respect of the first speakers. First we will have the chair of the committee, Deputy Michael Harty, then we will have the Minister. With...
- 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 Joan Burton - the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Capital Expenditure Programme Review (6 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the capital review; if the ten-year plan will outline funding beyond the timeline of 2021; the way in which it will...
- Legislative Programme (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date on which the Data Sharing and Governance Bill will be introduced; the number of staff in his Department tasked with its drafting;...
- Public Sector Pensions Legislation (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to deal with pension restoration for retired public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47438/17]
- State Pensions (6 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reinstate the pension bands to their pre 2012 levels; his further plans to correct the pension anomalies that affected...
- Public Spending Code (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the carbon price that applies to the cost benefit analysis assessments for capital projects; and the reforms he is considering in regard...
- Defence Forces Pensions (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Labour Court Recommendations (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on his discussions with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection in relation to the implementation of...
- Government Communications (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has been consulted or if he has been involved in the rollout of the new communication strategy across government; if the Office of...
- Commission for Public Service Appointments (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set out the number of complaints received by the Commission for Public Service Appointments with regard to public sector recruitment...
- Public Sector Pay (9 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to address pay equalisation across the public sector; if his Department will take a leading role in determining the way in...
- Public Services Card (12 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the media campaign designed to promote the public services card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46856/17]
- Public Sector Staff (5 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review and address recruitment and retention issues in various areas of the public service; and if he will make a statement...
- Departmental Expenditure (9 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to allow the Department of Rural and Community Development to prepay local authorities at the end of 2017 for work to be...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
Last Monday night Deputies John Brassil, Michael Healy-Rae and I met with the parents of the Nano Nagle school in Listowel. They articulated in a very painful way what they are encountering...
- Tax Avoidance (4 speeches)
The recently released Paradise Papers and, before them, the Panama Papers tell a shocking story of the world's wealthiest companies and individuals using secretive offshore tax havens to shelter...
- Student Grant Scheme Administration (4 speeches)
In recent months I have assisted a family in Dundalk with a Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, application. This family has two children in third level education and they face a dilemma,...
- Teacher Recruitment (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking the time to discuss this most important issue which not only affects primary schools within my constituency but across the State. We are facing a massive crisis...
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputy Lahart. The last number of years have been very difficult for An Garda Síochána. Part of the...
