Dáil debates

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Acting Chairman (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
  I welcome the staff, the Minister, the Minister of State and Deputies. We will commence this morning with questions to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy...
  • National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 speeches)
    19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date by which the 542,000 homes and businesses in the national broadband plan's State intervention area will be...
  • National Broadband Plan Implementation (17 speeches)
    20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the future of the national broadband plan in view of the fact there is only one bidder in the procurement process; and...
  • Broadcasting Sector (7 speeches)
    21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied with the manner in which Ireland's public broadcasting sector is funded; his plans for changes to the...
  • Exploration Licences Approvals (14 speeches)
    22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to the vote in Dáil Éireann on the Petroleum and other Minerals Development (Climate Emergency...
  • Renewable Energy Incentives (8 speeches)
    23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the recently announced grant-aided scheme for rooftop solar panels; when the scheme will be rolled...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Rural Broadband Scheme (7 speeches)
    24. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his strategy for dealing with households in County Donegal which form part of the national broadband strategy...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures contained within the national broadband plan to ensure equality in the roll-out of broadband services in...
  • North-South Interconnector (24 speeches)
    26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects to receive the two reports that he commissioned on the proposed North-South interconnector; and if he...
  • Angling Sector Promotion (7 speeches)
    27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to support the expansion of angling across communities in particular among younger persons; and if he will...
  • National Broadband Plan Implementation (5 speeches)
    28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has satisfied himself that the remaining bidder in the NBP process has the capacity and capability to complete the...
• Leaders' Questions (123 speeches)
  Recent statements, particularly from Mr. Michel Barnier and Commissioner Phil Hogan, have indicated that there will be a border if Britain leaves the customs union and Single Market. On 9...
• Questions on Promised Legislation (72 speeches)
  The programme for Government is very clear that the Government will provide ongoing support for Tusla in delivering targeted intervention services and that it will also support the increased use...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • National Development Plan (49 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach his Department's role in the forthcoming national development plan. [5704/18]
  • Programme for Government Review (29 speeches)
    6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the programme for Government progress report published in December 2017. [5928/18]
• 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 Maureen O'Sullivan - to...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Citizen Information Services (4 speeches)
    Táim buíoch don deis atá agam inniu labhairt ar an ábhar seo because there is a lot of disquiet and concern among those working in the area. It is significant that 2018 marks...
  • Orthodontic Services (10 speeches)
    We have no choice but to suspend.
  • Third Level Funding (6 speeches)
    The Sherkin Island Development Society, under its chairman, Michael Collins, who is no relation, has run what should simply be called a course of excellence, the Bachelor of Arts in visual art on...
  • National Parks (4 speeches)
    The proliferation of red deer in Killarney National Park is now at crisis level. The number stands in excess of 1,000 but, as they are protected, only Killarney National Park can deal with them....
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (34 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is important to put this Bill into context. It is incredible that, as we speak, thousands of families across the State are paying over the...
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.
• Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (48 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this Bill to the House. It is being brought forward in response to the commitment in A...