Dáil debates
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Estimates for Public Services 2018: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2018:...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
I wish to point out to Members the procedure for questions. There are 30 seconds, and 30 seconds only, for Deputies to put their questions and the Minister has two minutes to respond. Deputies...
- Bus Services (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the delay between the implementation of the BusConnects network redesign and the planned roll out of the new core bus...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he plans to put in place in order to tackle the increasing number of attacks on the public transport network; and if he will...
- Olympic Games (13 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a recent decision by an organisation (details supplied) to suspend the boxing competition at the 2020 Olympics; and if he has...
- Tender Process (23 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the tendering of Bus Éireann routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52230/18]
- Transport Network Safety (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the immediate installation of assault screens on all Bus Éireann services will be ensured; if his initial positive response to a...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Trans European Transport Network Programme (9 speeches)
I thank the Minister. Before I move to the next question, I welcome the junior class from Rosses community school in Dungloe, County Donegal, the town of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Pat...
- Ports Development (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding development plans for Rosslare Europort; if his Department is in contact with the CEO of the port regarding its...
- Cycling Facilities Funding (19 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount sanctioned by his Department or the agencies under the remit of his Department to date in 2018 for the development of greenways...
- Public Service Obligation Services (13 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on amending the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 to provide that no direct award of public service contracts for public...
- Transport Policy (10 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take in 2019 to increase the uptake of climate friendly travel, including cycling and public transport; and if he will...
- Rail Network Expansion (4 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a rail line from Dublin to Navan will be provided in view of the fact that the commuting situation is deteriorating. [52212/18]
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 speeches)
Brexit will be damaging to the Irish economy, the British economy and Europe in general. Therefore, we must do everything possible to limit the damage through thorough preparations in order to...
- Visit of Iranian Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome to a...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (38 speeches)
I call Deputy Paul Murphy.
- Death of former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 speeches)
Before calling on Members to offer their tributes to our two departed former colleagues, I would like to welcome the families of Paddy Harte and Monica Barnes to the Distinguished Visitors...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (70 speeches)
As the Taoiseach knows, the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality concluded pre-legislative scrutiny on the reference to a woman's place in the home in Article 41.2 of Bunreacht na...
- Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: First Stage (8 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for ease of access to a housing adaptation grant for people with a disability for those applicants qualifying...
- Treatment of Cancer (Advertisements) Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide, in the interests of the common good, for the prohibition of certain advertisements relating to the treatment of cancer...
- Estimates for Public Services 2018: Motion (1 speech)
I move the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary) That a supplementary sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge...
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (48 speeches)
Tomorrow and Friday, I will attend a meeting of the European Council in Brussels and a meeting of the euro summit. On Thursday afternoon, we will focus on the multi-annual financial framework...
- Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has concluded its consideration of the Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018 and has made amendments thereto.
- 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 Joan Collins - to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Commencement of Legislation (4 speeches)
I have been in regular contact with families waiting for certain provisions of the Children and Family Relationships (Amendment) Act 2018 to take effect. The legislation was enacted in July and...
- Immigration Policy (6 speeches)
Ar an gcéad dul síos, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing us to raise this issue here this evening. It is my hope that we can discuss this issue without accusations regarding...
- Business of the Dáil (3 speeches)
Before proceeding to the third Topical Issue matter, the Government Chief Whip has a brief business proposal to put to the House.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Respite Care Services (4 speeches)
I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle affording me the opportunity to raise this important matter. I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is taking it. Unfortunately, existing respite...
- Medicinal Products Availability (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this topic. The availability of orphan drugs has come to my attention and has been mentioned many times in this House recently. Orphan drugs are drugs...
- Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (92 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Last week, Threshold published its annual report 2017. The report revealed that 32% of the 75,000 calls it received last year were in regard...
- Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Second Stage (7 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It has been six and a half years since I brought the Bill before the House. Is it not telling what the then Minister of State with...
