Dáil debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (42 speeches)
    Further revelations are emerging in respect of the treatment of women whose smear tests by CervicalCheck - and their treatment at the hands of our health services and legal system - were wrong....
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (111 speeches)
    I asked earlier about the commencement of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, particularly in respect of section 32B. I think the Taoiseach indicated that the Legal Services Regulatory...
  • 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 Michael Harty, Joan...
  • Business of Dáil (8 speeches)
    Can I make a point of order before we start Taoiseach's Questions? It is one addressed to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle or the Ceann Comhairle. It arises out of the data protection legislation that...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Strategies (9 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach further to the reply from the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 25 January 2018, the status of the proposal to...
    • Departmental Staff Data (16 speeches)
      2. To ask the Taoiseach the overall number of staff employed in his Department in 2018 compared with 2017. [19096/18]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his visit to Newry on 30 April 2018. [19720/18]
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Orchestras (7 speeches)
      19. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the findings of the independent review of orchestral services in RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • National Monuments (9 speeches)
      20. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if preservation orders will be issued for 1916 buildings (details supplied). [20438/18]
    • Pleanáil Teanga (36 speeches)
      21. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cé mhéad airgead atá caite ar an bpleanáil teanga sa Ghaeltacht gach bliain ó 2011; cé mhéad...
    • Arts Funding (9 speeches)
      22. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the ability of arts and culture projects to question social and political matters without a risk to funding; and if...
    • Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (7 speeches)
      23. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht soiléiriú a thabhairt maidir le feidhmiú na Straitéise 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge, 2010-2030, agus go háirithe...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Scéim Áiseanna Pobail agus Teanga (5 speeches)
      24. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad é stádas phlean na Gaillimhe chun aitheantas mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta a bhaint amach; agus an...
    • Heritage Promotion (8 speeches)
      25. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the role her Department plays in the protection and promotion of heritage crafts here; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Heritage Promotion (10 speeches)
      26. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports that her Department can make available to towns wishing to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. [20141/18]
    • Seirbhísí Aeir Fóirdheonaithe (7 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cé mhéad a chaithfear ar aeriompar chuig na hoileáin i mbliana; cad iad na hoileáin atá i gceist; an...
    • Seirbhísí Aeir Fóirdheonaithe (11 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad iad na pleananna chun feabhas a chur ar ché na Reannaí ag Athphort ar oileán Árainn Mhór; an...
    • Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (9 speeches)
      31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta ós rud é go bhfuil an tAire ag cur an locht ar gach Roinn eile faoin moill ar...
    • Hare Coursing Regulation (7 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the exceptional circumstances under which a coursing club may apply to hold a second day’s trial; and if she will make a...
    • Gaeltacht Policy (6 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures her Department is taking to support pop-up Gaeltachts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19805/18]
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (13 speeches)
      FreeStyle Libre is a blood glucose measuring device to help patients manage their diabetes. On 3 April this year, the device was made available to insulin-dependent diabetics between the age of...
    • Wards of Court (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending to take this matter. According to an article in the Irish Examinerby Caroline O'Doherty, 25,000 elderly patients may be held illegally in nursing...
    • Disability Support Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. Deputy Lisa Chambers and I have been approached by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and some of the 12 clients from across County...
    • Middle East Issues (8 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise matter of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, for his interest in the plight of the Palestinian people generally, and for those in Gaza in particular....
  • Gambling Control Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (45 speeches)
    I move:"That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputies Jack Chambers, O'Loughlin, Michael McGrath, Cassells and Aylward. I am speaking for five minutes.
  • Gambling Control Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.
  • Message from Select Committee (2 speeches)
    The Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2018 and has made no amendments thereto.
  • Future of the European Union: Statements (31 speeches)
    At a time when the European Union faces serious challenges, it is appropriate that we mark Europe Day by turning our attention to the future of the Union while reminding ourselves of its...
  • Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (160 speeches)
    Bill recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 4 to 21, inclusive, and amendment No. 28.