Dáil debates

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (29 speeches)
    We learned from Ms Susan Mitchell in the Sunday Business Post last weekend that the Government hired private investigators to spy on hospital consultants as part of a strategy to fight a pay...
  • Visit of American Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with the business of the House, on my own behalf and on behalf of all the Members, I extend a céad míle fáilte to Dáil Éireann to Mr. Mark Farrell, who...
  • Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (92 speeches)
    This morning, the Cabinet approved the publication of the progress and interim report of the scoping investigation being conducted by Dr. Scally into the CervicalCheck scandal. We are told that...
  • Order of Business (81 speeches)
    Tuesday’s business shall be No. 6, motion re appointment of member to GSOC; and No. 23, Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Report and Final Stages (resumed). Private Members’...
  • 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 Frank O'Rourke - to...
  • Questions - Ceisteanna (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (19 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to Chancellor Merkel since the last EU Council meeting. [22297/18]
    • Brexit Issues (32 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent discussions with the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May. [22293/18]
    • Electoral Reform (13 speeches)
      17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the interdepartmental group which is chaired by his Department and which is examining threats to the integrity of the electoral process. [23411/18]
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Public Transport Provision (10 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to address overcrowding on the public transport system, most particularly in cities; and if he will make a...
    • Public Services Card (9 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason his Department was unaware of the legal standing of the policy in regard to the mandatory nature of public services cards for...
    • Cycling Facilities Funding (13 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reverse cuts to the cycling budget over the past two years; his further plans to publish a statutory instrument to enact a...
    • Road Safety Strategy (18 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with the Minister for Justice and Equality regarding increases in resources for the Garda traffic corps in...
    • Road Tolls (7 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the payment structure of the Dublin Port Tunnel with particular reference to the fact it disadvantages commuters from the...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Brexit Issues (9 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the particular concerns of communities throughout the Border region regarding the adverse impact Brexit...
    • Tourism Industry (7 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria by which his Department designated the heart of Ireland tourism area. [25415/18]
    • Road Projects (7 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the completion of the western distributor route. [22879/18]
    • Health Promotion (7 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to increase the number of children and adults whoplay sports on a regular basis. [25418/18]
    • Transport Policy (16 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impediments which exist to the regulation of rickshaws in view of the fact that most other European states have regulated their use;...
    • Brexit Issues (4 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the necessary upgrading of national and regional roads in the Border region will be prioritised for investment due to the particular...
    • Sports Capital Programme Administration (7 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a new Sports Capital Programme; when it will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25280/18]
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Addiction Treatment Services (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State into the Chamber to discuss this matter, for what is probably the second or third time in the past two years. Hopefully we can achieve a positive outcome. I...
    • Road Network (9 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue this evening. What Minister would be before me this evening was one of the best kept secrets. I have been trying to find out...
    • Transport Policy (10 speeches)
      I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State. Perhaps he was very well qualified to answer the previous question - well, he probably was not - but the Minister should have stayed in the Chamber...
    • Road Improvement Schemes (12 speeches)
      Mar aon leis an Teachta Eamon Ryan, tá an-díomá orm nach bhfuil an tAire sinsearach anseo. Bhí sé anseo níos luaithe agus d'fhéadfadh sé fanacht. Is...
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (9 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government on 8th May, 2018, nominated Mr. Patrick Sullivan for appointment by the President, as a member of the Garda Síochána...
  • Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (30 speeches)
    Bill recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 4 to 21, inclusive, and amendment No. 28.
  • Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (30 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes that:— on 2nd August, 2011, Shane O'Farrell was killed while cycling home when he was struck by a car driven by Zigimantas Gradzuiska; —...