Dáil debates

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
• Leaders' Questions (45 speeches)
  I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that there is real and deep concern about the alleged data breach at Independent News & Media, INM, which has been well reported in recent weeks. We...
• Order of Business (89 speeches)
  Today's business shall be No. 8, motion re Nineteenth Report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken without debate; No. 9, motion re parliamentary questions rota swap between the Department...
• Nineteenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Nineteenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 12th December, 2017, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Cabinet Committee Meetings (25 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee A - economy last met. [13572/18]
  • Cabinet Committee Meetings (19 speeches)
    6. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee B - social policy and public services - will next meet. [13573/18]
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (24 speeches)
    10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel on 20 March 2018 in Berlin; and if he discussed corporate tax rates and the European Commission proposal...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Magdalen Laundries Report (7 speeches)
    32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the measures being taken on foot of the recommendations of the State Ombudsman’s report on the Magdalen...
  • Rape and Sexual Offences (8 speeches)
    33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the proposed review of rape and sexual offences trials; the terms of reference and scope of the review; and...
  • Road Safety (7 speeches)
    34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the action he has taken to address the concerns raised by the Road Safety Authority regarding the strength of the Garda traffic...
  • Commissions of Investigation (8 speeches)
    35. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that his Department provided full information to and co-operated fully with the O’Higgins commission...
  • Closed-Circuit Television Systems (7 speeches)
    36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the level of investment by his Department in CCTV since a commitment was given in the confidence and supply agreement...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Prisoner Transfers (7 speeches)
    37. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the prisoner transfer system; the number of prisoners seeking a transfer; his plans to bring forth legislation to...
  • Garda Strength (6 speeches)
    38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda station in County Mayo in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date in...
  • Criminal Law Review (7 speeches)
    39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the status of his review into the legal protections offered to complainants in sexual assault cases; and if he will...
  • Garda Reports (7 speeches)
    41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the report by An Garda Síochána in relation to an incident (details supplied) in County Louth; and his...
  • Garda Deployment (8 speeches)
    42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda station in north County Cork in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to...
  • Garda Deployment (8 speeches)
    44. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda station in counties Carlow and Kilkenny in each of the years 2014 to...
  • Garda Deployment (8 speeches)
    45. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda recruits assigned to each Garda station in County Wicklow in each of the years 2014 to 2017 and to date...
• 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 Brian Stanley - the need...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects Status (5 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter which is important to my constituency. I am glad the Minister is here to take the issue. The Minister will no doubt be aware of the...
  • Hospital Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to address this matter directly with the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath. The paralysis in Abbeyleix hospital is very serious....
  • Syrian Conflict (31 speeches)
    I hope the Tánaiste will join me in condemning outright the illegal and immoral air strikes conducted by the United States, the United Kingdom and France against Syria last weekend. I do...
• Data Protection Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to have the opportunity to commence Second Stage of the Data Protection Bill 2018 in this House. I look forward to...
• Fodder Shortage: Motion [Private Members] (160 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes: — the major role agriculture plays in creating employment, generating economic activity and acting as a custodian of the countryside in Ireland;...