Dáil debates

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Capital Expenditure Programme (10 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his key priorities for investment in transport and tourism infrastructure following the mid-term review of the capital investment plan....
    • Services for People with Disabilities (13 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on working towards a policy of full accessibility on public transport including private companies that provide public transport...
    • Search and Rescue Service Provision (11 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's role in the supervision and oversight of the search and rescue services; and if he is satisfied with the maps and...
    • Public Transport (9 speeches)
      31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the tendering process conducted by the National Transport Authority, NTA, for bus routes will help improve public...
    • Transport Infrastructure Provision (8 speeches)
      32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the provision of a light rail system for Galway in view of climate change mitigation commitments; the key objectives of the...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Rugby World Cup 2023 (7 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the deficiencies in Ireland's failed bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup which led to Ireland receiving eight votes during an...
    • Traffic Management (7 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to update the area-wide school travel plan for the Grace Park Road and Griffith Avenue area, in view of the fact there are 3,500...
    • Public Transport Initiatives (8 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the BusConnects programme will provide its first low emission public bus; the fuel source of these vehicles; and if he will make a...
    • Road Projects Status (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the works to be carried out on the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom road in view of the fact that the expenditure allocations...
    • Services for People with Disabilities (6 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the role his Department will play in the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Ports Facilities (13 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has contacted his British counterpart regarding the ownership of Rosslare Europort, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement...
    • Road Projects Status (7 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of general safety works and the tender documentation for the consultancy service for the proposed overbridge on the Piltown...
  • Leaders’ Questions (50 speeches)
    Last evening the Tánaiste answered questions on her knowledge of the adversarial approach of An Garda Síochána against Sergeant Maurice McCabe at the O'Higgins commission of...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (71 speeches)
    I want to remind Members who indicated this morning that I gave a commitment yesterday that there would be a carry-over into today. All of those who are on it will be very happy. Please show...
  • 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 Martin Kenny and Marc...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Estimates for Public Services 2017: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31st December 2017 - Vote 24...
  • Topical Issue Debate (1 speech)
    We will resume now with the Topical Issue debate. The first Topical Issue matter is from Deputy Frank O'Rourke, who has four minutes to make his case.
    • Housing Assistance Payment (7 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue in the Chamber today. The housing assistance payment, HAP, scheme is a short-term interim solution for people who are looking for a permanent home....
    • EU Bodies (6 speeches)
      I want to raise the issue of Ireland losing out on Monday on both the European Medicines Agency and the European Banking Authority. I have no doubt we are both disappointed. Obviously, Ireland...
    • Hospital Services (14 speeches)
      I, along with my colleagues, wish to raise the issue of the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise, specifically the action plan which has recently come into the public arena. I wish to put on...
  • Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (45 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." "We have a low level of homelessness compared to our peer countries", according to our Taoiseach. That has no factual basis whatsoever....
  • Finance Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (232 speeches)
    Táimid ag dul ar ais anois go dtí an Bille Airgeadais 2017. Bhíomar ag teacht go dtí leasú Uimh. 5 an uair dheireanach.
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the Technological Universities Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
  • Estimates for Public Services 2016: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2017 - Vote 32.