Dáil debates

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (28 speeches)
  Last week I asked the Taoiseach some basic questions about the HSE's or the health service budget, but he did not answer the questions I asked. He went on a general tour of spending generally...
• Order of Business (63 speeches)
  Today's business shall be No. 11, motion re amendment to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, referral to committee, and No. 32, Planning and Development (Amendment)...
• Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2017: Leave to Withdraw [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2017.
• Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the amendment of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act 1960, to ensure regard is had to national and...
• Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the terms of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, done at Kigali on the 15th day...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Lebanon and his engagements there. [54821/17]
  • Cabinet Committee Meetings (32 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee D, infrastructure, last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [1286/18]
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 speeches)
    12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his engagement with the Prime Minister of Hungary, Mr. Viktor Orbán, on 4 January 2018. [1287/18]
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Motor Insurance Claims (7 speeches)
    68. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to intervene to ensure that 100% of the cost of all outstanding claims arising from the collapse of a company (details supplied) are fully met and...
  • Tax Compliance (7 speeches)
    69. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns that have been raised regarding tax arrangements of multinationals in the State post-2014 whereby companies...
  • Banking Sector (7 speeches)
    70. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the future of a bank (details supplied) in view of the fact that he is the majority stakeholder; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Pension Provisions (7 speeches)
    71. To ask the Minister for Finance his policy on pensions; his responsibilities in respect of pensions as Minister for Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4349/18]
  • Corporation Tax Regime (7 speeches)
    72. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposals by certain EU member states on changes to the way in which digital or high tech multinational companies are taxed; and if he will...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Tax Agreements (7 speeches)
    73. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason Ireland will not support an international tax body under the auspices of the United Nations which has been identified as the better procedure in the...
  • Mortgage Debt (10 speeches)
    74. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the increasing aggressive policies being pursued by third parties that have purchased distressed debt from the main banks...
  • Property Tax (16 speeches)
    75. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the impact of the local property tax on the funding of local authorities in the course of the review of the local property tax; when the...
  • National Debt Servicing (9 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Finance if progress has been made with the European Commission in securing some flexibility on the way in which one-off proceeds such as a NAMA surplus and the sale of...
  • Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base Proposals (7 speeches)
    77. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he is defending Irish interests in matters of taxation in view of the move by some in the EU to harmonise and federalise tax policies; and if...
  • Credit Unions (10 speeches)
    78. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); his plans to address the problems highlighted in the report; his further plans to ensure the...
• 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 Declan Breathnach - to...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Planning Guidelines (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to debate the need for a relaxation of the "locals only" planning laws which allow people born and raised in an area and wishing to build a one-off house in that area...
  • Company Closures (20 speeches)
    I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for giving all of the Deputies present the opportunity to debate this matter. I called for this debate last week and I am glad that it is happening as...
• Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (70 speeches)
  Caithfimid dul ar ais go dtí an Bille um Pleanáil agus Forbairt (Leasú) 2016, An Tuarascáil agus an Chéim Dheiridh. Bhíomar ag Leasú Uimh. 5. We are on...
• Affordable Housing: Motion [Private Members] (43 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann notes that:— since taking office in 2011, Fine Gael have not delivered a single affordable rental or purchase home through any Government scheme;...