Dáil debates

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (65 speeches)
    We will commence with Leaders' Questions and the first question from the leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Micheál Martin. I observed yesterday that everyone stuck to his or her time....
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (223 speeches)
    Today’s business shall be Nos. 13 and 14, motions re appointment of Mr. Paul Mageean and Dr. Vicky Conway to the Policing Authority; No. 9, Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of...
  • Appointment to Policing Authority: Motions (2 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Mr. Paul Mageean be appointed by the Government to be a member of the...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (22 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee G, justice and equality, last met; and when it will next meet. [53037/18]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the German Chancellor, Ms Angela Merkel, in January 2019. [1357/19]
    • Departmental Expenditure (34 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach the amount his Department spent on communications and advertising in 2018; the way in which this compares with the years 2011 to 2017, inclusive; and the proposed...
  • 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 Éamon Ó...
  • Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Brexit Negotiations (7 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on preparedness for a no-deal scenario in Brexit negotiations in his Department. [2981/19]
    • Special Educational Needs Staff (7 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to working with the Teaching Council to propose a specific special education teacher category to register with the...
    • School Staff (7 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when talks will commence with representatives of school secretaries as recommended by the Workplace Relations Commission; and if he will make a...
    • Junior Cycle Reform (7 speeches)
      30. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the proposal to remove history and geography from the core curriculum at junior cycle is a progressive development for future...
    • Schools Building Projects (9 speeches)
      31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the location and size of the site for a school (details supplied); when works will commence on the site; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • School Services Staff (6 speeches)
      32. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the working conditions and pay of school secretaries should reflect the work they do in view of the role they play in the...
    • School Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to provide more post-primary spaces in Dunshaughlin, County Meath and primary places in Ashbourne, County Meath; and if he will make a...
    • Apprenticeship Data (8 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of his plans to improve the participation of women in apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2732/19]
    • Schools Building Projects Status (11 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the status of and progress on the new school building planned for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Scoileanna Gaeltachta (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills céard é stádas an phróisis chun aitheantas mar scoil Ghaeltachta a bhaint amach; cén líon scoileanna breise a chuir...
    • English Language Training Organisations (7 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to the provision of mediation for English language school teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2731/19]
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Forestry Grants (4 speeches)
      First, I appreciate the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, coming in and taking this Topical Issue himself. Deputy Doyle has a keen interest in land use type. We had much discussion about that in...
    • Child and Adult Mental Health Services (9 speeches)
      I draw the attention of the Minister of State to the fact that there are very severe shortcomings in the child and adolescent mental health service, CAMHS, in the Dublin 15 area. I draw his...
    • Disability Diagnoses (4 speeches)
      As the Minister of State is probably aware, last week the health committee highlighted that there are massive delays throughout the country for children who need a special needs assessment. He...
    • Customs and Excise Staff (18 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, for attending in person. It is much appreciated because I need his co-operation in a matter of some importance. I wrote to...
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." While the Bill is quite technical, it has a simple purpose. Its aim is to facilitate a person who is under the supervision of the probation...
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
  • Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2016; to provide for powers to carry out investigations of landlords and impose administrative sanctions; to provide for...
  • Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (9 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time" We all know that we are in the middle of a serious homelessness crisis. All of our efforts, as a Government and as an Oireachtas, are being...
  • National Broadband Plan: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes:— the importance of a reliable and sustainable national broadband network to all homes and businesses in Ireland; — the significant...