Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 May 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Visit of Saudi Arabian Delegation (1 speech)
    On my own behalf and on behalf of the Members, I offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a parliamentary delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by Dr. Ahmed...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the 2012 restructuring of the Defence Forces will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20687/18]
    • Naval Service Operations (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Naval Service vessels, as part of Operation Sophia (details supplied), have observed or have been prevented by the Libyan Coast Guard from...
    • Defence Forces Strength (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the personnel strength of the Defence Forces was lower at the end of February 2018 than at the end of February 2017; and if he will...
    • Permanent Structured Co-operation (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will address concerns that Ireland's neutrality is being compromised by participation in Permanent Structured Co-Operation, PESCO; and if he...
    • Permanent Structured Co-operation (11 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the meetings he has had with European counterparts in respect of PESCO; the timeline for Irish participation in PESCO projects; and the way in...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces Equipment (17 speeches)
      6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to stop the purchase of Israeli-made drones by the Defence Forces. [20430/18]
    • State Claims Agency (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Chemical Exposure Report 1994-2005 will be released in order to provide former members of the Air Corps who are now chronically ill...
    • Defence Forces Medicinal Products (8 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to the fact that the Attorney General is examining the possibility of settling pending cervical smear claims following the successful...
    • Overseas Missions (8 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline his views on whether the threat level against Irish troops serving on the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon has increased since a person...
    • Foreign Naval Vessels (3 speeches)
      12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the purpose of the presence of three Royal Navy patrol and training ships in Haulbowline on 27 and 28 March 2018. [20411/18]
  • Leaders' Questions (16 speeches)
    As elected representatives, we have the honour in the House of having been given the responsibility to debate issues and introduce legislation to improve the country and the lives of our...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (53 speeches)
    The Minister has just repeated that he has full confidence in the director general of the HSE, however there were leaks from Cabinet last Tuesday which suggested that other Ministers apparently...
  • Health Service Reform: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Harty on Tuesday, 8 May 2018:
  • Business of Dáil (4 speeches)
    I have to bring to the attention of the House that we are 20 minutes late starting. I understand it is no reflection on the Minister, but we were due to start at 1.55 p.m. I also apologise to...
  • Topical Issue Matters (9 speeches)
    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 Harty - to...
  • Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of this important legislation is to transpose in large part the fourth EU money laundering directive. It will also bring Irish...
  • Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (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 149(1).
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Anti-Social Behaviour (4 speeches)
      Like me, I am sure the Minister was horrified to receive reports about the incident that occurred at Clongriffin DART station on Tuesday night. This was a very shocking and traumatic experience...
    • Public Liability Insurance (6 speeches)
      Recently, my party colleague from Limerick, Deputy Maurice Quinlivan, met with the Alliance for Insurance Reform there. This alliance is a non-political group that brings together 20 civic and...
    • Animal Identification Schemes (14 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this as a topical issue today. I also thank the Minister, Deputy Creed, for coming to the Dáil to respond. The issue I wish to raise is the...
    • Emergency Departments Services (6 speeches)
      I raise the need for investment and expansion in the emergency department of Cavan General Hospital and the minor injury unit in Monaghan General Hospital. Cavan's emergency department is...
  • Report on Mental Health Care: Motion (16 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care entitled 'Interim Report of the Joint Committee on the Future of Mental...