Dáil debates

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

  • 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)
    • Town and Village Renewal Scheme (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timetable for the roll-out of the town and village renewal scheme in 2019 in terms of the applications process; when project funding...
    • Brexit Issues (16 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the preparations or contingency planning being carried out to address a no-deal Brexit for rural communities especially in the Border...
    • Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding that has gone to projects in the most disadvantaged communities previously known as RAPID areas since the...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Questions Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, replied to with Written Answers.
    • Tidy Towns Committees Funding (7 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if consideration will be given to establishing a specific funding grants scheme under the community enhancement programme to support...
    • Social Isolation (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the actions he will take to combat rural and urban isolation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2918/19]
    • CLÁR Programme (7 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of CLÁR funding will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3002/19]
    • LEADER Programmes Expenditure (8 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent to date under the present LEADER programme on projects; the amount spent in 2018 on projects by local action groups,...
    • Tidy Towns Committees Funding (9 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to allocate funding in 2019 to a committee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2995/19]
    • Community Enhancement Programme (8 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason only €4 million was allocated to the community enhancement programme for 2019 in view of the fact that €13...
    • CLÁR Programme (7 speeches)
      14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the expenditure outturn in 2018 under the CLÁR programme; when he plans to invite applications for funding under the...
    • LEADER Programmes Funding (7 speeches)
      15. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding allocated for the 2014 to 2020 LEADER programme; the expenditure to date; if he is satisfied that the total funding will be...
    • LEADER Programmes Funding (9 speeches)
      16. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding committed to date under the 2014 to 2020 LEADER programme in County Meath; and the drawdown of funding to date by...
    • Seniors Alert Scheme (4 speeches)
      17. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of expenditure in 2018 under the seniors alert scheme; the number of persons assisted under the scheme; the estimated...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (56 speeches)
    On Monday, in the Mansion House, the leaders were great at adhering to time limits. I ask everyone to be similarly attentive to time allocations today.
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (84 speeches)
    At the very end of my slot on Leaders' Questions, the Taoiseach confirmed that repeat cervical tests would happen and that the Minister for Health informed him about this some weeks ago. Can 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 Brian Stanley - to...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Mental Health Services Provision (4 speeches)
      The mental health service is a vital part of our society, a point with which nobody in the Chamber would disagree. Families and communities throughout the country have been visited by heartbreak...
    • Urban Renewal Schemes (5 speeches)
      The north quays in Waterford is the site of a proposed €350 million regeneration project that will be what can only be described as a game changer for Waterford. This opportunity has...
    • Brexit Issues (6 speeches)
      We all know that we are just short of 70 days away from Brexit. It is to be hoped that it will not happen with a big crash-out. I believe that is the hope of everybody in this House and of the...
  • Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (51 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present to the House the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party....
  • Local Government Bill 2018: From the Seanad (31 speeches)
    The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill and has made amendments thereto.
  • Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.