Dáil debates
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
Good morning Minister, Minister of State, Deputies and staff of the House. We will take questions to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring, and the Minister of State at...
- RAPID Programme (7 speeches)
16. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the roll out of the RAPID programme in the coming years; the method by which he will ensure that RAPID funding is spent...
- Leader Programmes Funding (15 speeches)
17. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason only 0.3% of funding under the Leader programme to 31 December 2017 has been allocated, his views on whether allocation...
- Departmental Functions (12 speeches)
18. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he is in discussions with other Departments regarding the transfer of further rural and community functions and schemes to his...
- CLÁR Programme (11 speeches)
19. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason for the anomalies regarding CLÁR funding in 2017 which saw only three successful projects under measures one to three...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Tidy Towns Committees Funding (8 speeches)
20. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans in relation to the 60th anniversary of Tidy Towns; if there are special elements to 2018 competition in view of the...
- Community Services Programme (19 speeches)
21. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to expand the community services programme over the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19101/18]
- RAPID Programme (9 speeches)
23. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of his Department's review of the RAPID programme; the improvements that have been made as a result of this review in 2018;...
- Banking Sector (10 speeches)
24. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the engagement his Department has had with credit union representative bodies (details supplied) regarding the future of the rural post...
- Cross-Border Co-operation (9 speeches)
26. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the discussions his Department has with its counterpart in Northern Ireland on the development of cross-Border projects; and if he will...
- Local Improvement Scheme Funding (20 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the allocation, both nationally and to counties Sligo and Leitrim, under the local improvement scheme since its reintroduction in 2017;...
- Seniors Alert Scheme (6 speeches)
29. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of persons who signed up for the seniors alert scheme in counties Sligo and Leitrim in 2017; and his plans for the scheme in...
- Leaders' Questions (38 speeches)
I do not direct my comments at any Member in particular, but I ask that all who ask and answer questions observe the three-minute rule.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (93 speeches)
We now move to questions on promised legislation and I ask Members to focus on questions pertaining to promised legislation or the programme for Government. I call Deputy Micheál Martin.
- Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 to give...
- All Terrain Vehicle Safety Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate the safety standards of the composition of All Terrain Vehicles and to regulate health and safety practices in use of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Media Mergers (18 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee at which communications and media mergers are discussed; and when it last met. [17973/18]
- Brexit Negotiations (51 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the President of the European Council, Mr. Donald Tusk, since his speech on 18 April 2018 to the European Parliament on Brexit regarding the...
- Referendum Campaigns (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the referendum campaign on the eighth amendment of the Constitution. [17977/18]
- Topical Issues 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 John Lahart and John...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Traffic Management (8 speeches)
The Minister is welcome and I thank him for attending. I know he makes a point of attending for Topical Issue matters and it is very much appreciated. The M50, the major ring road around...
- Health Services Staff Recruitment (4 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle as ucht an deis labhairt ar an cheist thromchúiseach seo agus an géarchéim atá ann ó thaobh seirbhísí...
- Visit of New Zealand Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding, on behalf of the Members of the Dáil, I offer a céad míle fáilte and a most sincere welcome to the representatives from the New Zealand National Party, the...
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Medical Card Eligibility (8 speeches)
It is imperative to ensure that those persons who experience financial hardships due to very serious illness will receive a discretionary medical card. Page 56 of A Programme for a Partnership...
- Northern Ireland (10 speeches)
One year ago today, a Parole Commissioners for Northern Ireland hearing took place over four days. One part of it was an open hearing, during which Tony Taylor was questioned, and then there...
- Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (35 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am happy to move Fianna Fáil's Mental Health Parity Bill 2017 on Second Stage. This Bill, if enacted, will compel a conceptual shift in...
- Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (97 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 25, after “body” to insert “(including a member of a local authority)”. This is an amendment to paragraph (j) of the definition...
- Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (147 speeches)
Bill recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 4 to 21, inclusive, and amendment No. 28.
