Dáil debates
Wednesday, 19 December 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)
- Illness Benefit Reform (7 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position in regard to the issue of medical certificates for illness benefit; the number of doctors who have accepted the...
- JobPath Programme (7 speeches)
41. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the costs associated with the JobPath scheme since its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Mortgage Arrears Information and Advice Service (8 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if provision has been made for a dedicated mortgage advice system for MABS; the number of mortgage advisers this will include;...
- Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (21 speeches)
43. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the action she plans to take to deal with backlogs in applications for social welfare schemes, including carer's allowance,...
- Illness Benefit Payments (12 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of issues which resulted in delayed payments of illness benefit; if compensation will be provided to those that...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Commencement of Legislation (16 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered in the absence of commencing Part 9 of the Children and Families Relationship Act 2015, publishing a...
- Carer's Allowance Delays (5 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason there are prolonged delays in processing payments for successful applicants of carer's allowance such as in the...
- Illness Benefit Waiting Times (20 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the burden imposed on those who were denied rightful entitlement to illness benefit at...
- International Agreements (5 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which her Department has direct contact with other jurisdictions with which a bilateral arrangement for social...
- Working Family Payment Data (9 speeches)
Deputy Penrose will ask Question No. 50 on behalf of Deputy Burton.
- Budget 2019 (9 speeches)
51. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on a recent ESRI report which found that as a result of budget 2019, lower income households will face...
- State Pensions (8 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the ongoing review of those in receipt of contributory pensions since 2012; when the reviews will be completed;...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (47 speeches)
This is the last Leaders' Questions of 2018 so I express my thanks to the Taoiseach, the leaders of the parties and all Members for their co-operation throughout the year and the courtesy they...
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders and the Order of the Dáil of yesterday, that the amendments from the Seanad on the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (53 speeches)
I note the European Commission has published its preparedness document on Brexit so there can be no excuses. As we discussed yesterday, the cost overruns for the new national children's...
- Estimates for Public Services 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2019, be presented to the Dáil and circulated to members and be referred to Select Committees, as...
- Sittings and Business for Joint Siting on 21 January 2019: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann shall be enjoined with Seanad Éireann to constitute a Joint Sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas on Monday 21st January, 2019, in order to commemorate...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (14 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee F (National Security) last met. [50478/18]
- European Council Meetings (33 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the December 2018 EU Council meeting. [50860/18]
- Departmental Budgets (8 speeches)
18. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the budget allocation for the Vote for his Department in 2019. [50863/18]
- 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 Michael McGrath - to...
- Post-European Council: Statements (39 speeches)
I attended the European Council in Brussels on Thursday, 13 December and Friday, 14 December. We met in three separate formats over the two days and discussed a wide range of issues. Chancellor...
- Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (51 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Personal Explanation by Minister (1 speech)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to return to the House to correct the record of the Dáil. When responding to Question No. 11 on Thursday, 13 December, I misread a piece of...
- Messages from the Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Appropriation Bill 2018 without recommendation. Seanad Éireann has also passed the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018 without amendment.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Insurance Industry Regulation (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this question for the Topical Issue debate. I have a real sense of déjà vu.Here we are with another insurance firm, which is principally...
- Home Repossessions (9 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. I am glad to have the opportunity to raise it because it is extremely important. The behaviour witnessed at the weekend was like a scene...
- Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for discussion. I am glad that the Minister of State, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, is present. She is very familiar with the import...
- Promoting Cycling: Motion [Private Members] (29 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann: recognises:— the rapidly growing popularity of cycling as a means of transport, particularly in Ireland's urban and suburban areas, as evidenced by...
