Dáil debates

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (53 speeches)
    People will have been shocked and horrified by the revelations on last evening's RTÉ's "Prime Time Investigates" programme of appalling levels of environmental criminality, pitiful...
  • Order of Business (101 speeches)
    Today's business shall be No. 9, motion re exchange of views with H. E. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission; No. 10, motion re position of UK and Ireland in respect of the...
  • Emergency Homeless Accommodation and Direct Provision Independent Inspection Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Act 2007 to grant the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) the power to inspect all emergency...
  • Exchange of Views with President of the European Commission: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:(1) That Dáil Éireann:(a) notes that the Treaty on European Union recognises the active contribution of National Parliaments to the good functioning of the Union through being...
  • EU Directive on Financial and Other Information: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Websites (6 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the plans for revamping his Department's website. [23795/18]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon of South Korea and the issues that were discussed. [25354/18]
    • Global Footprint Initiative (23 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his commitment to double Ireland's global footprint. [25355/18]
  • 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 Dessie Ellis - to...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Child Benefit Reform (7 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address her recent comments on child benefit; her plans generally for this universal payment; and if she will make...
    • Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (20 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the protections in place for the 1,200 defined benefit scheme members in a company (details supplied) whose scheme is to close...
    • Pensions Reform (9 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason under the total contributions approach to pensions that is due to replace the current averaging approach, the...
    • Employment Rights (9 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of calls received to the helpline established as part of the public awareness campaign on false self-employment;...
    • Social Welfare Fraud (16 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to publish the names of those who have been convicted of committing welfare fraud in excess of €5,000; and if...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Employment Support Services (7 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if personal progression plans used by a company (details supplied) are a requirement, in view of reports of coercive methods...
    • Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (10 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied that the application process and current waiting times for payments such as domiciliary care allowance,...
    • Legislative Measures (29 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she plans to initiate the Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2017, which the Oireachtas Joint Committee...
    • Anti-Poverty Strategy (9 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the new national anti-poverty strategy will be published, the reason the strategy has not been published to date and if...
    • Zero-hour Contracts (10 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she envisages a ban will be introduced on zero-hour contracts, and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26578/18]
    • Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (9 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she has taken following the passing of a motion in Dáil Éireann in relation to pension entitlements for...
    • Fuel Poverty (9 speeches)
      45. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the levels of fuel poverty being experienced by low income households; her plans to...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Early Bird Breakfast Clubs (4 speeches)
      For 18 years, early bird breakfast clubs have been a huge success in Ballymun. Last year alone, 58,840 breakfasts were served at five DEIS schools in the Ballymun area. Some of the funding for...
    • School Patronage (4 speeches)
      I am disappointed that the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, is not taking this matter because I understand from the rules of the House that if a Minister is not available...
    • Public Procurement Contracts (4 speeches)
      The knock-on effect of the collapse of the Sammon Group on small subcontractors who are owed significant amounts of money is very worrying. This case also highlights a more widespread problem in...
    • Planning Issues (4 speeches)
      I compliment the producers of last night's "RTÉ Investigates" programme, which really demonstrated the environmental damage that can be done when regulation is breached. Not only is it...
  • Apology for Persons Convicted of Consensual Same-Sex Sexual Acts: Motion (22 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that the laws repealed in the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 that criminalised consensual sexual activity between men:— were...
  • Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 speeches)
    Bill recommitted in respect of amendment No. 22.
  • Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
    I move:"That Dáil Éireann:recognises that: — the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) has been providing crucial ambulance services to the citizens of Dublin City and County since 1898;...