Dáil debates

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (43 speeches)
    Today, on International Children's Day, I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that it represents a sad indictment of Government policy that up to 4,000 children in Ireland are homeless. It is...
  • Visit of Korean Delegation (1 speech)
    Before we move to the Order of Business, I want to wish on my own behalf and that of the Members of the House a céad míle fáilte and most sincere welcome to two South Korean...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 speeches)
    Today’s business shall be No. 17, Finance Bill 2018 – Financial Resolution; and No. 35, Finance Bill 2018 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. Private Members’...
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (68 speeches)
    I remind Deputies that questions must relate to promised legislation or the programme for Government. I ask them to adhere to that requirement.
  • Residential Tenancies (Prohibition on Viewing Fees) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the charging by landlords of viewing fees from prospective tenants; and to provide for related matters. This is a...
  • Finance Bill 2018: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
    I move:THAT section 825C of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which deals with the Special Assignee Relief Programme, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in 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) Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett -...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent engagements with the National Economic and Social Council. [42202/18]
    • Programme for Government Implementation (52 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach if A Programme for Partnership Government progress report will be published in December 2018. [42203/18]
    • Departmental Staff Data (14 speeches)
      We have seven minutes left in which to deal with this group. I must ask Members who want to ask a supplementary question to confine their contributions to 30 seconds as there is little point...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Middle East Peace Process (7 speeches)
      76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on recent events in Gaza; his plans to hold a Middle East peace meeting here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48353/18]
    • Humanitarian Access (9 speeches)
      77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to assist the humanitarian response to the crisis in Yemen; if he has raised with his Saudia Arabian counterpart the...
    • Brexit Negotiations (7 speeches)
      78. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Brexit negotiations and, in particular, the draft withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (7 speeches)
      79. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the key outcomes from the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference; and the prospects for the restoration of a power-sharing Executive in...
    • Brexit Issues (9 speeches)
      80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of preparations for Brexit, in particular contingency planning for all Brexit scenarios; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Foreign Conflicts (33 speeches)
      I believe the Tánaiste is taking Question No. 81 with Questions Nos. 91, 92 and 109 in the names of Deputies Broughan, Howlin and Boyd Barrett.
    • Undocumented Irish in the USA (7 speeches)
      82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the efforts being made on the needs of the undocumented Irish in the United States of America; the extent to which...
    • Foreign Policy (32 speeches)
      83. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the President-elect of Brazil, Mr. Jair Bolsonaro, has stated he will merge the Ministry of...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (3 speeches)
    Precarious work of various different types is-----
    • Garda Deployment (31 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for coming to the House. It is always helpful when the Minister responsible comes and takes the issue. To recap briefly on the history of the issue, before I entered...
    • Bus Éireann Services (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, for coming to the Chamber for this important debate. Yesterday at about 4 p.m. users of Bus Éireann service 126N, the...
    • Post Office Network (34 speeches)
      At the outset, and with no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, I am very disappointed that the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, could...
  • Finance Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (2 speeches)
    Before we commence, I need to point out an error. The print of the Bill, which is Bill No. 111a, as amended by the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, is...
  • Finance Bill 2018: Report Stage (85 speeches)
    I move amendment No. 1:In page 8, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:“(3) Within 6 months of the passing of this act, the Minister shall produce a report on the benefit of...
  • Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (40 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputies Pearse Doherty and Stanley. The Bill before the House is the Local Government (Water Pollution)...