Dáil debates

Wednesday, 6 February 2019

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, the Minister of State, Deputy Andrew Doyle, Deputies and staff as we begin another day's work on behalf of our...
  • Brexit Supports (8 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingencies being operationalised and the supports that will be in place to safeguard farmers and the agrifood sector here in all...
  • Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations (9 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the national Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, strategic plan and individual schemes his Department is designing; and if...
  • Fishing Industry (8 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made in redrafting an acceptable system for penalty points for serious fishing infringements since a previous statutory...
  • Fur Farming (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fur farming will be prohibited in view of the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) about the farming of captive wild...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (39 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if policies to decrease the beef and dairy herd and diversify farming output in order to reduce emissions from the agriculture sector...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Pilot (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the commencement date for the beef environmental economic pilot scheme; if the terms and conditions of the scheme have already been...
  • Common Agricultural Policy (10 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his policy on capping basic payment scheme, BPS, and greening payments to applicants under the forthcoming CAP programme 2021 to 2027;...
  • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated impact of Brexit on the movement of horses and the equine industry, the protections that can be provided and if he will...
  • Forestry Data (12 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of managed forest that is planted with sitka spruce; the timeline during which the trees are allowed to grow before...
  • Fish Quotas (9 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the application to Europe for bluefin tuna quotas taking into account the potential in angling tourism in Donegal Bay;...
  • Inshore Fisheries (7 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the main objectives of the inshore fishing sector strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5717/19]
  • Beef Industry (4 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to make beef farming a viable option for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5685/19]
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (90 speeches)
  I do not think the Government should underestimate the level of public anger at the spectacular cost overrun in the development of the national children's hospital. We learned today from...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (106 speeches)
  There are 26 Deputies offering. I call Deputy Michael McGrath.
• Healthy Homes Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 to provide for the establishment of thermal efficiency standards for...
• 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) Deputies Niall Collins, Mick...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Policy (14 speeches)
    I am thankful this Topical Issue matter has been selected for discussion because this issue has been ongoing for a while in international foreign affairs. It has not, however, been aired at all...
  • Respite Care Services Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, for coming to the Chamber to listen to me. I hope he might have some good news for me. There are 55,000 people in Ireland living with dementia. It...
  • Legal Aid (7 speeches)
    I understand that leave has been given for me to delegate some time to Deputy Pearse Doherty. I am very disappointed that no Minister or Minister of State from the Department of Justice and...
• Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (219 speeches)
  I move:"That Dáil Éireann, in this the Centenary Year of its first meeting, re-committing itself to the imperative of the Democratic Programme and the principles of justice and...
• National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (87 speeches)
  I thank the House for providing the opportunity to provide an update on matters relating to CervicalCheck, to speak about the progress that has been made to respond to the issues raised while...
• European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (33 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." In commending the European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019 to this House I am asking Dáil to continue the long established...
• European Parliament Elections Bill 2019: 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).
• Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Greyhound Racing Bill 2018. The greyhound racing sector makes a substantial contribution to the economy in...
• Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Hallmarking (Amendment) Bill 2016, without amendment.