Dáil debates
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (53 speeches)
People are genuinely shocked at the extraordinary cost increase in the national children's hospital, which is up by about 126% in four years, a remarkable increase taking into account annual...
- Personal Explanation by Minister (7 speeches)
That concludes Leaders' Questions. I call on the Minister for Health who has informed me that he wishes to make a personal explanation to the House pursuant to Standing Order 46.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (114 speeches)
Is é gnó an lae inniu ná Uimh. 13, tairiscint maidir le ceadú beartaithe ag Dáil Éireann i ndáil le téarmaí Choinbhinsiún Minamata na...
- United Nations Minamata Convention on Mercury: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the United Nations Minamata Convention on Mercury, done at Kumamoto, Japan on 10th October, 2013, a copy of which was laid before...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 12th December, 2017, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
- Standing Orders: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, in accordance with the recommendations under Standing Order 107(1)(a) of the sub-Committee on Dáil Reform, and with effect from 13th February, 2019, the Standing Orders of...
- Convention on Social Security: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Convention on social security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Urban Renewal Schemes (15 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in the north east inner city initiative. [3892/19]
- Programme for Government (18 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if there is an informal or formal vote deal with members of the Independent Alliance. [4076/19]
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (59 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent contacts with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. [4209/19]
- 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 Clare Daly - to discuss...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Taxi Licences (12 speeches)
51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the taxi advisory group is considering proposals to improve the availability of taxi services in rural areas; if revisions to the rural...
- Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of insurance green cards for motorists crossing the Border; the details of the one month’s notice that will be required...
- Public Transport (13 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the considerable overcrowding across the public transport system; and the steps he is taking to address...
- Rail Network Expansion (12 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to proceed with the MetroLink project from Swords to Dublin city centre as a priority; if the entire project will not delayed by...
- Driver Test Waiting Lists (11 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the considerable waiting periods for driver tests nationally and the debilitating impact this can have...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Taxi Regulations (22 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on plans in the taxi industry to introduce ride-sharing; his recommendations for regulating same; and if he will make a...
- Disabilities Data (10 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to disability-proof policies of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6514/19]
- Road Network (17 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in primary routes in County Meath. [6686/19]
- Ports Facilities (11 speeches)
60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has taken to address the ownership issue at Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6716/19]
- Airport Security (11 speeches)
61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 482 and 484 of 29 January 2019, if a response will issue on the treatment of members of An Garda...
- Dublin Bus Fleet (8 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress being made to replace diesel buses in Dublin with alternative low emission vehicles; the type of buses that will replace...
- Rail Services (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent of proposed augmentation and investment in rail services over the next five years with particular reference to the extent that...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects Status (5 speeches)
It is shocking to think that this refurbishment and extension was planned before my daughter attended St. Finian's community college. She is now in her second year of college and many of the...
- Technological Universities (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, for coming to the House for this debate. The Minister of State will appreciate that for the south east not having a university is not an...
- Hazardous Waste Removal (4 speeches)
I am delighted the Minister, Deputy Creed, is in the House to reply to the query. Haulbowline Island, as we know, has been the subject of remediation works since 2011 and the Department of...
- Garda Deployment (4 speeches)
Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for selecting this Topical Issue matter for debate. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, for coming in to respond to it this evening. This is an...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
I understand the Government Chief Whip has a business proposal to put to the House arising out of this morning's debate on the Order of Business.
- Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to introduce the Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 to the House today on behalf of the Minister for...
- Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: 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).
- Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill proposes to amend the Consumer Protection Act 2007 to provide additional protections for consumers who receive gift vouchers. Very...
- Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I introduce this Bill in Private Members' time, further to it having been published in December 2018 by my colleague, Deputy Calleary, who...
