Dáil debates

Thursday, 21 June 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 11.45 a.m.
  • Address by Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission (26 speeches)
    Pursuant to Resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and by Seanad Éireann both Houses met in the Dáil Chamber at 11.45 a.m., the Ceann Comhairle presiding.
  • Leaders' Questions (19 speeches)
    There is a crisis across the country in child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, and the Government is asleep at the wheel as it unfolds. According to figures supplied to my...
  • Questions on Promised Legislation (61 speeches)
    I do not have to remind Deputies that it is Thursday and there are 15 minutes available in the next slot, which is for questions and answers, not statements. Elaboration is unnecessary and...
  • 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 Mary Butler - to discuss...
  • Urban Regeneration and Housing (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015, which concerns the Vacant Site Levy; to increase the vacant site...
  • Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the establishment of a body to be known as the Irish Coast Guard Authority, replacing that division of the...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Film Industry Tax Reliefs (8 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagement she has had with the Department of Finance on the extension of section 481 film relief; and if she will make a...
    • Plean Forbartha Náisiúnta (14 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén fáth nach bhfuil a Roinn ag caitheamh ach 15% dá caiteachas caipitil ar an nGaeltacht agus na hOiléan sa...
    • Limistéir Pleanála Teanga (11 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht céard é líon na bpleananna teanga atá á gcur i bhfeidhm i mbliana, taobh istigh agus taobh amuigh den...
    • Wildlife Protection (12 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to submit amendments to the Heritage Bill 2016 on Report Stage in Dáil Éireann to remove the extension of the...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Special Areas of Conservation Management (9 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the action she plans to take on foot of the concerns expressed by An Taisce regarding the impact of the use of Skellig Michael as a...
    • Heritage Sites (3 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports provided to built heritage projects in County Kildare in the past two years; her plans for 2019; and if she will make a...
    • Commemorative Events (12 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding streams available to groups wishing to hold centenary commemorations of events relating to the War of Independence; and...
    • Film Industry (7 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she was consulted in relation to the sale of a studio (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27114/18]
    • Heritage Centres (17 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the cultural and heritage centre at a location (details supplied) will begin hosting exhibitions; and if she will make a...
    • National Museum (12 speeches)
      17. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress which has been made in the filling of vacancies on the board of the National Museum of Ireland; the process by which...
    • Waterways Ireland Funding (7 speeches)
      19. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that will be provided to Waterways Ireland to maintain and enhance canals as a tourist amenity; and if she will make a...
    • Forbairt na nOileán (8 speeches)
      24. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cé mhéad airgead atá ceadaithe aici i mbliana do mhion-oibreacha caipitil ar na hoileáin; agus an...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Funding (6 speeches)
      I am pleased that the Minister for Education and Skills is here in person to take this Topical Issue, which concerns the shortfall in the school capitation grant for primary schools. The...
    • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
      I hope the Government was as shocked as most citizens at the report the other day on how different countries in the European Union were performing in meeting their climate change obligations. We...
    • Cross-Border Health Services Provision (4 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, is very welcome. I appreciate, as always, her courtesy in attending. Time and again, she is the person who has to come to the House to deal with...
    • Homeless Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
      As the Minister of State, Deputy English, knows, we have a major housing crisis with almost 9,652 men, women and children homeless, of whom 3,689 are children. These figures exclude the...
  • Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second time." I am very pleased that the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017 is being discussed today on Second Stage under Private Members'...
  • Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.