Dáil debates

Wednesday, 14 November 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)
    • Fire Safety (9 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to assist residents of multi-unit developments and housing estates that do not meet fire safety standards and...
    • Homeless Persons Supports (7 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the additional measures that can be put in place on a permanent basis to ensure that all persons sleeping rough or at risk of...
    • An Bord Pleanála Applications (7 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to set out the status of An Bord Pleanála’s adherence to statutory timeframes for planning decisions; and if he...
    • Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if regulations will be provided to protect the rights of students renting accommodation in an owner-occupied home; and if he...
    • Housing Data (12 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons and the number of families with children, respectively, that will have been housed during 2018 to...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Fisheries Protection (8 speeches, 1 comment)
      67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the steering group tasked with recommending ways to improve fish passage at Parteen and Ardnacrusha on the River Shannon,...
    • Emergency Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons in emergency accommodation in Fingal; the steps being taken to tackle the issue of homelessness in the...
    • Social and Affordable Housing Funding (20 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he will fund the roll-out of a social and affordable housing building programme on the 50 acres of council-owned landbanks...
    • Homeless Persons Data (7 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of beds available for rough sleepers in Dublin; his plans to deal with the challenges and risks posed to rough...
    • Constitutional Amendments (15 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on a constitutional right to housing; if he is examining the implications of such a right; the steps he is taking...
    • Local Authority Housing Data (5 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of local authority units awaiting refurbishment in Limerick city; the amount these will cost; if Limerick City and...
    • Housing Issues (8 speeches)
      99. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a review will be carried out of the structural integrity and safety of houses and apartments in view of structural defects...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 speeches)
    Starting yesterday afternoon, we have heard reports of a draft text of a British withdrawal treaty. There have been rumours, counter-rumours, statements of support and the usual statements of...
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (95 speeches)
    There is a commitment in the programme for Government to increase home care packages and home help hours but we see the reality that nationally more than 6,200 people have been approved for home...
  • Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • National Reform Programme (11 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the National Reform Programme 2018. [43710/18]
    • Departmental Communications (13 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in establishing a single Government visual identity. [43841/18]
    • Public Sector Reform Implementation (8 speeches)
      6. To ask the Taoiseach the public sector reform measures that have been introduced in his Department since 2017. [41811/18]
  • 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 James Browne - to...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Garda Deployment (16 speeches)
      The first matter is in the names of Deputies O'Dowd, Breathnach and Adams. The Deputies will have one minute each to make their initial statement and a further minute each to respond to the Minister.
    • Direct Provision System (6 speeches)
      I am deeply concerned that instead of trying to dismantle the shameful and unacceptable direct provision system, the Government is hell-bent on expanding the number of centres operating across...
    • Water Quality (10 speeches)
      I wish to raise the issue of the decline in water quality at Bellvelly on the great island of Cobh. I was contacted by residents of the area who told me that on Monday last Irish Water lifted a...
    • Job Creation (4 speeches)
      I welcome this opportunity to raise an important issue for County Laois, which is the need for IDA Ireland supported jobs and investment in the county. Before I prepared for this debate, I...
  • Dublin (North Inner City) Development Authority Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Over two years ago, in response to gangland murders in Dublin's north inner city and at the request of the then Taoiseach, Deputy Enda...
  • Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (34 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The main purpose of this Bill is to provide the legislative framework for the implementation of the social protection measures contained in...
  • Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
  • Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (1 speech)
    Debate resumed on the following motion: