Dáil debates
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (118 speeches)
There are two further serious reports in the news media today on the continuing saga of the national children's hospital. There is one in the Irish Examiner which is headlined "Secret plan to...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (48 speeches)
Today's business shall be No. 13, motion to instruct Select Committee on Health re Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018; No. 14, motion re Ireland's participation in a European Defence...
- Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Instruction to Committee (1 speech)
I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 154, it be an instruction to the Select Committee on Health, in relation to the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018, that the Committee has...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (10 speeches)
Could the Ceann Comhairle tell me when No. 14, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland’s participation in a European Defence Agency project, is going to be taken?
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (26 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his telephone conversations with Prime Minister May on 29 and 30 January 2019; if he has had subsequent conversations with the Prime Minister; and the...
- Northern Ireland (31 speeches)
15. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met or spoken with Ms Arlene Foster or Ms Michelle O'Neill since votes on 29 January 2019 in the House of Commons. [5349/19]
- Departmental Operations (31 speeches)
21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [5374/19]
- 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 Willie O'Dea - to...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- EU Directives (7 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans for the EU IORP II directive; if a derogation for smaller and single member pension schemes will be applied for; and...
- JobPath Programme (27 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the action she plans to take in view of the recent passing of the Dáil Éireann motion regarding JobPath; and if she...
- Community Employment Schemes Review (17 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans for community employment schemes and the local employment services; the efforts she will make to safeguard same; and...
- Illness Benefit Payments (24 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is satisfied that all issues related to illness benefit have now been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to provide community employment supervisors with access to the same working entitlements as provided to public...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Community Employment Schemes Review (7 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of future community employment schemes. [8085/19]
- Illness Benefit Payments (7 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding illness benefit payment delays; if consideration is being given to a compensation scheme for those who...
- Public Services Card (13 speeches)
51. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the final report on the Data Protection Commissioner's investigation into the public services card will be published; if a...
- JobPath Programme (52 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of her response to the recent decision by Dáil Éireann to approve a Private Members' motion calling for...
- Social Welfare Rates (50 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to move Ireland to an index linked social welfare rates system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8003/19]
- Job Initiatives (7 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the outcome of her visit to the careers fair held in Tipperary town; and if she will make a...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Protected Disclosures (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important matter and I thank the Minister for attending in person to hear what I have to say. Tonight I raise the issue of the plight of...
- Childcare Costs (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for coming into the House to deal with this matter. I am asking her to address the recent findings made by the ESRI that disadvantaged parents were twice as likely to have...
- National Broadband Plan Implementation (4 speeches)
Last week, as the Minister is aware, Eir announced plans to roll out fibre broadband to approximately 80,000 homes in the intervention area of the national broadband plan. Imagine announced...
- Planning Issues (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter. It is fair to say the planning laws are only as good as their enforcement and each local authority has a different approach....
- European Defence Agency Project: Motion (48 speeches)
Just after the Order of Business, Deputy Barrett raised a question on this issue and specifically inquired about the report of the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence. I...
- Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." My speech is being circulated along with a briefing note on the Bill which I have made available to Deputies. I am very pleased to bring...
- Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Civil Registration Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Civil Registration Act 2004; to amend the Civil Registration (Amendment) Act 2014; and to provide for related matters.
- Civil Registration Bill 2019: Second Stage (6 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this important legislation to the House. We live in a changing society that has a more...
- Civil Registration Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (80 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputies Cassells, Fleming, Thomas Byrne and O'Loughlin. It gives me great pleasure to move Second Stage of the...
