Dáil debates

Wednesday, 17 October 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 (0 speeches)
  • Sexual Offences Data (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if provision has been made in Budget 2019 for a second SAVI report; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Direct Provision System (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to prevent the ending of the direct provision contract at a hotel (details supplied); the reason a company...
  • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional resources his Department is providing for An Garda Síochána to prepare for a hard Brexit; and if he will...
  • Tribunals of Inquiry Reports (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he plans to take to ensure accountability and transparency in An Garda Síochána on foot of the Charleton...
  • Tribunals of Inquiry Reports (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the findings of the third interim disclosures tribunal report and its impact on plans for reform of An Garda...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Cyberbullying Issues (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the actions he has taken to protect against cyberbullying on social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Gambling Legislation (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the work within his Department to regulate and control the gambling sector; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Garda Strength (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and reservists in each Garda station in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement...
  • Direct Provision System (14 speeches)
    10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he plans to take to end the direct provision system; and his views on recent reports regarding the number of children...
  • Garda Strength (8 speeches)
    12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí and reservists in each Garda station in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement...
  • Drugs Crime (9 speeches)
    14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of mandatory intoxicant tests per county in 2017 and to date in 2018; the number of positive tests per county in 2017...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 speeches)
  In recent days, to say the least, the discussions and negotiations on Brexit have been frantic. The Taoiseach said yesterday that he was confident that a deal could be negotiated, something...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (75 speeches)
  We have 24 Deputies offering already. I call Deputy Calleary.
• 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) Deputy Robert Troy - to discuss...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Greyhound Industry (4 speeches, 1 comment)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise this Topical Issue. I submitted it over the weekend on foot of Bord na gCon's threat to move a feature greyhound race from Mullingar greyhound stadium to...
  • DEIS Status (9 speeches)
    I placed this matter on the agenda for debate because it is an important issue for schools in my and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's county of Donegal and one with which the Minister for Education...
  • Domiciliary Care Allowance (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, for taking this issue. I note that the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, has other commitments...
• Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (33 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I think we can all agree that in recent years the use of quad bikes and scramblers has become not just a nuisance but also a real danger to...
• Third Interim Report of the Disclosures Tribunal: Statements (18 speeches)
  I invite the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, who is having an exceedingly busy day, to make his opening statement under Standing Order 45, and he has 15 minutes.
• Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (89 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Children's Health Bill 2018 and has made no amendments thereto.