Dáil debates

Thursday, 15 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)
    We will commence today's business with questions to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Before we commence with the first question, I remind Members that there is a six and a half...
    • Traffic Management (10 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to address traffic congestion in Dublin, particularly in respect of Luas cross city; and if he will make a statement...
    • Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he plans to take further to concerns that have been raised by unions regarding CIÉ pensions; when his attention was drawn...
    • Noise Pollution Legislation (29 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for his appointment of Fingal County Council as an independent noise regulator in respect of airport noise; the reason he plans...
    • Road Network (9 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the need for the provision of the Killarney bypass from Farranfore to Lissivigeen and from Lissivigeen...
    • Rail Network Expansion (74 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the future of the proposed underground rail interconnector linking Heuston Station and Spencer Dock; if this interconnector will be...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Sports Facilities Provision (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ongoing development of the national sports campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7517/18]
    • Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the re-evaluation process of the applications for sport capital funding that were unsuccessful in 2017; and the timeframes...
    • Industrial Relations (78 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when weekend and off-peak rail services on the Kildare line will commence through the Phoenix Park tunnel; and if he will make a statement...
    • Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way marketing campaign with specific reference to the aim of highlighting ease of direct...
    • Pension Provisions (11 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the CIÉ pension scheme can be converted into an unfunded scheme as exists for employees in most statutory bodies. [7725/18]
  • Leaders' Questions (67 speeches)
    Before I begin, I want to mention the appalling atrocity in which 17 young people were shot dead and 50 more injured in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Maryland in Florida. It is...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (128 speeches)
    The Cabinet has an uncomfortable weekend ahead. There will be so much spinning tomorrow that everyone will be dizzy for the weekend when the national planning framework and the capital plan are...
  • Roads Maintenance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Robert Troy on Tuesday, 13 February 2018:
  • 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 Jonathan O'Brien - to...
  • Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 be referred to the Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
  • Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Estimates for Public Services 2018: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year...
  • National Broadband Procurement Process: Statements (Resumed) (58 speeches)
    I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak about broadband provision. Last week before the adjournment of statements I made reference to a meeting I had had in Sligo with a UK company which...
  • Topical Issue Debate (1 speech)
    With the agreement of the House, we will take the matter raised by Deputy Michael Harty first as Deputy Jonathan O'Brien is not present.
    • Marine Safety (4 speeches)
      The issue I raise is marine safety and marine rescue services at Kilkee, a popular seaside resort in County Clare. This is an important issue for those who use coastal waters and those who...
    • Road Projects (4 speeches)
      The Minister may be aware that the week before last I tabled a parliamentary question on this issue and received a reply from his Department. The reply stated:The initial selection and...
    • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
      I wish to express my thanks to the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this issue. I welcome the Minister for Health to the House and thank him for taking the debate. As...
    • Ambulance Service Provision (6 speeches)
      I appreciate the fact the Minister has attended to take this matter, given his particularly busy schedule today. He is also getting ready for tomorrow. Approximately three weeks ago, a 13...
  • Report on Lone Parents: Motion (9 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection entitled Report on the Position of Lone Parents in Ireland, copies...
  • Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 and the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017...