Dáil debates

Thursday, 22 March 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Acting Chairman (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Public Sector Pay (11 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the content of the report on pay equalisation as specified in the Public Service Pay and Pensions Act 2017; the actions he...
  • National Lottery Licence Sale (13 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason unclaimed lottery prizes are no longer returned to the prize fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13519/18]
  • Public Sector Staff Retirements (5 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when legislation to increase the compulsory retirement age for public servants will be published; the timeframe for the legislation to...
  • Capital Expenditure Programme (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the flexibility in terms of capital spend he has sought from the European Union in view of Ireland’s need to catch up on capital...
  • Public Private Partnerships (8 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he has taken to ensure minimal disruption to existing PPPs being carried out by companies (details supplied); and if he will...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • National Development Plan (22 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the cap of 10% of the NDP being funded by PPPs at a time of historic low interest rates in respect of direct Exchequer borrowing has...
  • Flood Relief Schemes Status (8 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the Enniscorthy flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13222/18]
  • Heritage Sites (8 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the recent visit of the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to the...
  • Data Protection (14 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the further rollout of the public services card; his further plans to protect the privacy of persons using the card; and if...
  • Brexit Issues (14 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to maximise the impact of the European Structural and Investment Funds supports in the context of the challenges of Brexit; and...
  • Public Sector Pay (10 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to review the status of pay inequality across the whole public sector in view of the shortage of teachers and health staff; and...
• Leaders' Questions (95 speeches)
  I start by commending and acknowledging the bravery, professionalism and efficiency of the Dublin Fire Brigade members who dealt with the fire in the Metro Hotel in Ballymun last night. Many of...
• Questions on Promised Legislation (61 speeches)
  I ask Members to be concise so that we can give everyone a chance. I am obliged to call leaders or their representatives first.
• Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013 to establish specific criteria applicable for orphan medicinal...
• Strategic Communications Unit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Pearse Doherty on Tuesday, 20 March 2018:
• Business Insurance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (0 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McGrath on Wednesday, 21 March 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 Michael Moynihan - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects Status (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister and the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing me to raise the issue. I have raised it before as a Topical Issue matter and in a huge number of parliamentary questions over a...
  • Public Consultation Process (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise my proposal with the Minister. As we all know, public consultation is one of the most important activities both national and local government and State...
  • Bord na Móna (6 speeches)
    I am a bog woman and very proud of it. I come from the heart of the Bog of Allen.
  • Fire Safety (14 speeches)
    I congratulate the Dublin Fire Brigade on its bravery, dedication and professionalism in dealing with the major fire at the Metro Hotel at Ballymun last night. It involved 11 units of the Dublin...
• Genuine Progress Indicators and National Distributional Accounts Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for the opportunity to present this important Bill. I have introduced much legislation both from the Opposition and...
• Genuine Progress Indicators and National Distribution Accounts Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (2 speeches)
  As this is a Private Members' Bill, it must, under Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141, be referred to a select committee. The relevant committee for this Bill is the Select Committee on Finance,...