Dáil debates
Thursday, 18 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)
- Economic Competitiveness (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to reduce the costs of doing business here and reverse Irish competitiveness deficiencies; and if she will make...
- Brexit Supports (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her views on the effectiveness of the Brexit business supports currently available such as the Be Prepared grant, the market discovery...
- Personal Injuries Commission (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for the implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal injury...
- Regional Development Initiatives (24 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures she is taking to address the high levels of employment deprivation in Tipperary town; the efforts being made to attract...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Enterprise Support Schemes (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extra support available to Irish businesses to trade online; her plans to ensure this support is available to small, as well as...
- Brexit Supports (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with the take-up rate for business Brexit supports provided by her Department and agencies to date; and if she will...
- Retail Sector (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to reports from retail businesses that banks, which would previously have extended their overdraft...
- Job Losses (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the potential loss of employment and redundancies in a company, details supplied; if her Department...
- International Bodies Membership (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a timeline for Ireland becoming a member of CERN will be committed to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36141/18]
- National Development Plan Funding (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the decision-making process for applications for funding under the new disruptive technologies innovation fund under the new National...
- National Development Plan Funding (3 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which the disruptive technologies innovation fund can be applied for; when grants will be awarded under the fund; and if she...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (32 speeches)
The House will be disappointed at the lack of progress at the October European Council meeting. The issues were well discussed in the House yesterday. We hope that more progress will be made...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (32 speeches)
We have 15 minutes for Questions on Promised Legislation and 16 Deputies have already indicated. If the questions and answers are succinct, hopefully we will get through everyone.
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that if proceedings on Second Stage of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 conclude today, any division...
- Freedom of Information (Oversight of the Office of the President) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to allow for the Office of the President of Ireland to be subject to freedom of...
- Dublin Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to provide that no direct award public service contracts of public transport...
- Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order:Competition Act 2002 (Section 27) Order 2018,copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 3rd October, 2018.
- Taxation Agreement: Motion (Resumed) (3 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Michael D'Arcy, on Wednesday, 3 October 2018:
- Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division on Second Stage of the Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2017 which was taken on Wednesday, 17 October. On the question, "That 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 Richard Boyd Barrett...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (34 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Visit of Swiss Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with the business of the House, I welcome the Swiss delegation to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. The delegation will visit the Border region tomorrow and we might learn...
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to recommend the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018 to the House. The legislation is being brought...
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (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 149(1).
- Local Government Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Fair play to Deputy Cassells. He looks a bit windswept. The main purpose of the Bill is to alter the boundary between Cork City Council...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed) (3 speeches)
I welcome the new Minister for Education and Skills to the Chamber.
- Site Acquisitions (7 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the purchase price of a stadium (details supplied); the process by which a purchase price was agreed; and if he will make a...
- School Transport Provision (7 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a number of children from County Kilkenny, specifically Paulstown, Gowran and Ballyhale, have no school transport and cannot get to...
- Schools Site Acquisitions (7 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the 42 schools which were announced in April 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42510/18]
- Schools Site Acquisitions (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in identifying a site for the new regionally based secondary school for Carpenterstown, Castleknock; and if he will make a...
- Special Educational Needs Staff (7 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the proposals he will make for improving working conditions for special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42511/18]
- Schools Building Projects Status (8 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for school building works for a college (details supplied). [42073/18]
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the capital allocation provided in 2019 will allow for the completion of all schools earmarked for completion in 2019; and if...
- Schools Building Projects Status (7 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the completion date for a school (details supplied). [42072/18]
- Third Level Costs (7 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures taken in 2018 to reduce high costs for students accessing further education or towards tackling the rental and living costs they are...
- Schools Building Projects Status (10 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of progress on secondary school extensions in south County Kildare to deal with increased demand at second level in the area; and if he...
- School Curriculum (15 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the circular of February 2018 from his Department to State-run non-religious schools run by local education and training boards and...
- Capitation Grants (9 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore the schools capitation grant to 2010 levels; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42111/18]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Foreign Conflicts (12 speeches)
There is a deafening silence from the Government regarding the rogue Saudi state's murderous activities in Yemen that have brought 13 million to 14 million people to the brink of starvation, amid...
- Housing Issues (14 speeches)
The Tánaiste is a former Minister with responsibility for housing. The situation in Galway is at crisis levels. The reality is that the population of Galway is growing naturally by...
- Public Transport (11 speeches)
I want to raise this issue with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport because it is an indication of the mess that the future development of the centre of Dublin is in currently. The...
- Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (9 speeches)
The 2017 annual report of Caranua's appeals officer highlights some very serious concerns about the administration of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board, Caranua, which was...
- Report on Gender Budgeting: Motion (43 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Select Committee on Budgetary Oversight entitled ‘Report on Gender Budgeting’, copies of which were laid before...
