Dáil debates
Thursday, 27 September 2018
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
We will commence with questions to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. The first question is in the name of Deputy Darragh O'Brien who has 30 seconds to introduce his question.
- Social and Affordable Housing Funding (22 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the development of a special purpose vehicle by the Irish Council for Social Housing for the investment of funds...
- Social and Affordable Housing Provision (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will work with South Dublin County Council to ensure that the residential development at Kilcarbery-Grange includes cost...
- Rental Sector (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of his plans to regulate short-term lettings here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39182/18]
- Public Procurement Contracts (17 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on comments by a public official on the cost of public procurement in the context of a housing project in Dublin which...
- Housing Provision (11 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of units due to be provided under the serviced sites fund in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Land Availability (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of publicly-owned land which is zoned for residential use; the amount which could potentially be zoned for...
- Credit Union Lending (13 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress that has been made on ensuring that a funding vehicle for credit unions to invest in social housing provision as...
- Housing Agency (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government why only 529 properties out of 3,967 offered to the Housing Agency for purchase have been acquired to date; and the reason the...
- Solar Energy Guidelines (11 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the detail of his Department's engagement with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment concerning the...
- Social and Affordable Housing Funding (18 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there have been discussions or agreement on providing capital funding from budget 2019 for a local authority and cost rental...
- Land Development Agency (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he expects legislation to be introduced on the Land Development Agency, LDA; the number of staff the agency currently...
- Housing Estates (11 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of progress with Irish Water in developing a policy for the taking in charge of developer-led waste water systems...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
We all saw and heard Rebecca Carter this morning. She is an 18 year old student from Wexford who completed her leaving certificate examination this year hoping to get enough points to do...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (8 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding the Order of Business on Tuesday, 25 September 2018, that the Dáil shall take No. 24, motion re JHA protocol of the Treaty of Lisbon, internal security fund -...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (36 speeches)
The Minister mentioned earlier that the Government will establish a rent register. It is absolutely crucial it is established particularly given the report this morning. It has been promised on...
- National Lottery (Protection Of Central Fund) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the Central Fund of the National Lottery established under section 8 of the National Lottery Act 1986 and section 44 of...
- Local Government (Water Pollution)(Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the provisions of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 to provide for the granting of discharge licences by a...
- National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Peadar Tóibín on Thursday, 20 September 2018: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Brendan Howlin on 26 September 2018: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Local Government (Restoration of Town Councils) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (2 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to be here today to introduce the Children's Health Bill to this House. Last week, the Bill completed its passage through the...
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - 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) Deputies Jackie Cahill, Mary...
- Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (20 speeches)
I move: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 respect of the area of...
- Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Children's Health Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Punishment of Incest Act 1908 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017; and to provide for related matters.
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to present this legislation, which deals with aspects of sentencing for sexual offences, to the House....
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Pharmacy Regulations (10 speeches)
I am sharing time with Deputy Butler.
- Suicide Prevention (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to address this matter with the Minister of State. I acknowledge he is concerned about suicide and self-harm. He takes a personal interest in these matters. They are...
- Special Educational Needs Staff (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, for attending this debate. I wish to highlight the lack of special needs assistant, SNA, support for children with autism and other special needs...
- Engagement with Investment Funds: Motion [Private Members] (19 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann: — shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach entitled, Engagement with Investment Funds,...