Dáil debates
Thursday, 7 December 2017
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Approved Housing Bodies (13 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the impact the potential reclassification of approved housing bodies as general Government debt will have on Government housing...
- Housing Policy (13 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to introduce a scheme for genuinely affordable rental and purchase housing in 2018; and the funding allocated and...
- Vacant Properties (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria used in the calculation of returned voids; the number returned in 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will...
- Housing Policy (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans with regard to the housing crisis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52461/17]
- Rental Sector (19 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his department's expenditure on all rental supports (details supplied) for 2017; the projected expenditure on same for 2018, by...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Homeless Accommodation Provision (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to ensure no more deaths occur among homeless people and rough sleepers; and his plans to re-open a location (details...
- Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (11 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of households on local authority housing waiting lists at the end of November 2017, or October 2017 in the event...
- Local Authority Housing Eligibility (10 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the review of income eligibility limits for social housing will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Housing Provision (14 speeches)
With the permission of the House, I will now take Parliamentary Question No. 8 as Deputy Wallace sent me a message in that regard. However, I will penalise him by not allowing him 30 seconds to...
- Homelessness Strategy (18 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the weekly actions he undertakes to put an end to child homelessness; and if he will make a statement on...
- Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which the increase in student accommodation is addressing the homelessness situation and the housing lists,...
- Social and Affordable Housing (5 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the initiatives planned in 2018 to increase the number of homes available for persons saving for a housing deposit that wish to...
- Leaders' Questions (55 speeches)
On behalf of those on this side of the House, I would like to wish the serving member of An Garda Síochána who was injured in the line of duty last night a very speedy recovery and good...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (58 speeches)
In view of the debacle surrounding the application by Apple for planning permission for a data centre in Athenry, I remind the Tánaiste of the undertaking given by the Government to...
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders and provided that the debate on Second Stage of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 does not conclude tomorrow, that the Dáil...
- Estimates for Public Services 2017 (1 speech)
I move the following Estimates:
- Vote 24 — Justice and Equality (Further Revised) (0 speeches)
- Vote 32 — Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Further Revised) (0 speeches)
- Vote 33 — Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Further Revised) (0 speeches)
- Vote 37 — Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Further Revised) (0 speeches)
- Vote 42 — Rural and Community Development (Further Revised) (1 speech)
- Vote 5 — Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 12 — Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 17 — Public Appointments Service (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 26 — Education and Skills (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 30 — Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 31 — Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 32 — Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 34 — Housing, Planning and Local Government (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
That a supplementary sum not exceeding €100,000,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2017, for the...
- Vote 35 — Army Pensions (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 37 — Employment Affairs and Social Protection (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Vote 38 — Health (Supplementary) (0 speeches)
- Permanent Structured Cooperation: Motion (60 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland’s participation in Permanent Structured Cooperation, pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
- University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2017 which was taken on Thursday, 30 November. On the question, "That the...
- University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Education and Skills pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.
- Situation in Syria: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Clare Daly on Tuesday, 5 December 2017:
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, on Wednesday, 6 December 2017:
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has completed its consideration of the National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2017 and has made no amendments thereto.
- 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 Éamon Ó...
- Public Services Pay and Pensions Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (54 speeches)
SECTION 15
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the quorum necessary for the meeting of the Dáil on 8 December 2017 shall be ten Members.
- Climate Change: Statements (74 speeches)
I call the Minister, Deputy Denis Naughten.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Homeless Accommodation Provision (8 speeches)
As the Minister of State, Deputy English, will be aware, unfortunately, another homeless person died in Cork in recent days. This is the second such death in the city. Another lady was found...
- Company Closures (6 speeches)
Air Bound Trampoline Park in Dundalk is the latest revolution in sport and fitness for both children and adults. It is made up of hundreds of square metres of interlocking trampolines covering...
- Early Childhood Care and Education (6 speeches)
I am disappointed that the Minister announced the removal of the over-age exemption in the early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme from September 2018 onwards in respect of children with...