Dáil debates

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (5 speeches)
    We will take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 29. I call Deputy Micheál Martin.
  • Visit of European Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with business, I wish, on my behalf and on that of the Members of the Dáil, to offer a cead míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation from the...
  • Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (25 speeches)
    I also extend our solidarity and condolences to the communities, friends and above all the families of Ana Kriegel and Jastine Valdez, a girl and a young woman who have lost their lives so...
  • Order of Business (74 speeches)
    Tuesday's business shall be No. 19, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages (resumed); and No. 20, Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (28 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken with or met a person (details supplied). [19994/18]
    • Northern Ireland (14 speeches)
      2. To ask the Taoiseach the division of responsibilities between his Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in respect of Northern Ireland affairs and the restoration of...
    • Estimates Process (13 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Revised Estimate for his Department. [20129/18]
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects Status (8 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans for the establishment of 42 new schools over the next four years. [22703/18]
    • Disability Support Services Provision (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the July provision being provided at a school's discretion; the steps he plans to take in cases in which a school is not willing...
    • Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether in the case of a proposed expulsion or suspension of a child with special needs, the section 29 procedure is inappropriate;...
    • Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason guidance in special schools is not included in the career guidance review announced in January 2018 despite assurances from...
    • Post-Leaving Certificate Courses Availability (8 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will agree to the reopening of further education and training being provided by second level schools (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Question No. 40 withdrawn.
    • School Admissions (7 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an amendment to the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 will be introduced to seek the removal of the baptism barrier; the way in...
    • Third Level Institutions (7 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the forthcoming plans to sell three Dublin Institute of Technology, DIT, sites (details supplied) to finance...
    • Speech and Language Therapy (20 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the schools that will be participating in the new speech and language therapy programme; the number of speech and language therapists under the...
    • School Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the school building programme is adequate over the next three years to meet the accommodation requirements at primary and...
    • School Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
      45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the need for a new secondary school in south County Kildare will be kept under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22456/18]
    • Departmental Priorities (11 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his priorities for budget 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22308/18]
    • School Accommodation (7 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to fast-track the introduction of more classes and places for children with special needs in north County Dublin, particularly in the...
    • Scoileanna Gaeltachta (10 speeches)
      49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills cé mhéad scoil, naisiúnta agus meánscoil, atá sa Ghaeltacht uile agus cé mhéad iarratas atá curtha isteach...
  • 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 Kathleen Funchion - in...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Family Resource Centres (4 speeches)
      I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this important topical issue. It is an issue I have tried to raise on a number of occasions and one I raised by way of a parliamentary question to...
    • Mental Health Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to take this issue. It concerns the conditions in the department of psychiatry in St. Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny, which serves both Carlow and...
    • Post Office Network (4 speeches)
      I thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for choosing this Topical Issue today. I thank the Minister for coming in to respond. We have had many discussions about the sustainability of the post...
    • Children's Rights (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for Justice and Equality, Deputy Stanton, for his presence here to address the challenges experienced by some migrant children. This matter was prompted by a...
  • Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (221 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 6: In page 10, to delete lines 20 to 28 and substitute the following: