Dáil debates

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (10 speeches)
    On my behalf and on that of my party, I wish to express solidarity with and offer our sympathies to the people of Canada after the appalling attack yesterday evening. Our thoughts and prayers...
  • Visit of Australian Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding to Deputy McDonald, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I offer a céad míle fáilte and most sincere welcome to Mr. Geoff...
  • Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (71 speeches)
    There are serious issues with the sentences handed down for sexual crimes perpetrated against women, children and men in the State. This evening, RTÉ's "Prime Time" will air a programme...
  • Order of Business (15 speeches)
    Today’s business shall be No. 6, motion re presentation and circulation of further Revised Estimate, without debate; No. 7, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (83 speeches)
    I emphasise that questions should concern promised legislation or the programme for Government and I ask Members to ensure their questions are appropriate.
  • 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) Deputies Barry Cowen and Carol...
  • Presentation of Estimates: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That, notwithstanding Standing Order 182(1) or (2) of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business or the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th December, 2017,...
  • Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:(i) Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Dietician)...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Strategic Communications Unit (29 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recently published review of the operation of the strategic communications unit in his Department. [15860/18]
    • National Economic and Social Council (10 speeches)
      6. To ask the Taoiseach if the appointment of independent members to the National Economic and Social Council has been finalised. [16169/18]
    • Economic Policy (10 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the national policy statement on the bioeconomy published recently by his Department. [16170/18]
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Road Tolls (12 speeches)
      24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposal to remove the slip road tolls in Drogheda for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which is taking place in the town...
    • Pension Provisions (7 speeches)
      23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the ongoing pensions issue at CIÉ involving approximately 16,700 members; and the steps he is taking to address the...
    • Transport Policy (11 speeches)
      25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address capacity shortages that exist across the Dublin transport system; and the short and medium-term steps he is taking...
    • Driver Test Waiting Lists (9 speeches)
      26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that the implementation of the proposed amendment to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017, which seeks to impose...
    • Roads Maintenance (7 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fund the restoration of over 12,000 km of secondary roads deemed to be in severe structural distress by the National...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Tourism Policy (28 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to sustain visitor numbers from the US market. [17772/18]
    • EU Regulations (11 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated costs of the establishment of the competent authority under EU 598/2014; the amount spent to date; and if funds have been or...
    • Public Transport Provision (20 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he and the NTA are taking to ensure adequate modes of transport and transport links are provided to ensure the viability of...
    • Airport Development Projects (13 speeches)
      31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding his engagement with key stakeholders involved in the Dublin Airport north runway project and the appointment of an...
    • Road Network (13 speeches)
      32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding to local authorities for the repair and upgrade of local and regional roads will be provided in view of the...
    • Airport Development Projects (5 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider the appointment of Fingal County Council as the noise regulator for Dublin Airport in view of the response from...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • General Practitioner Services Provision (17 speeches)
      I wish to raise the issue of the recent closure of MIDOC out-of-hours GP service facilities in Birr and Edenderry, which were closed earlier this month. I disagree with the substance of that...
    • School Closures (4 speeches)
      St. Thomas's school in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17, provides junior and senior cycle education for boys from the travelling community. It has been in existence for more than 30 years and currently has...
    • Capitation Grants (16 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for coming to the House to take this issue. Yesterday, the Catholic Primary School Management Association, or CPSMA, released a study on foot of its commission to Grant...
    • Naval Service Operations (4 speeches)
      Tá mé buíoch go bhfuil deis agam labhairt ar an ábhar seo anocht agus é a phlé. I have raised this issue several times. I want to acknowledge that the Taoiseach...
  • Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Instruction to Committee (24 speeches)
    I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 154, it be an instruction to the Committee to which the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 may be recommitted in respect of certain amendments, that it has...
  • Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (34 speeches)
    Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy Troy is out of order.
  • Community Employment Pension Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (95 speeches)
    I move:"That Dáil Éireann:acknowledges that:— Community Employment (CE) schemes provide much needed services in communities throughout the country, and that the Department of...