Dáil debates

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
  I am sure the Tánaiste will agree that over the last two and a half years, since the British public took a decision to leave the European Union without any blueprint laid down as to what...
• Tributes on Retirement of Member of Staff (15 speeches)
  Before proceeding to the Order of Business, I draw Members' attention to the fact that Patricia Doran, sitting here in front of me, is with us on her final day of service in Leinster House....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (50 speeches)
  Mar Príomh-Aoire agus mar bhall den Choiste Gnó, déanaim comhghairdeas le Patricia as ucht an sárjab a rinne sí ar ár son. Go n-éirí an t-adh léi sa...
• Committee on Procedure: Appointment of Members (1 speech)
  I wish to announce for the information of the House that Deputy Willie Penrose has been appointed to the Committee on Procedure in substitution for Deputy Brendan Ryan.
• Regulation of Tenderers Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide that abnormally low tender bids for construction works with a contract equal to or above the EU threshold for public...
• Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Credit Union and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012 to make provision for the establishment of an...
• Twenty-Third Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Twenty-Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
• Draft Order on the Central Fund: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2019,copies of which have...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (2 speeches)
  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...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Proposed Legislation (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the Succession Act 1965 to ensure that perpetrators or their families cannot benefit in cases of familicide;...
  • Domestic Homicide (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation will be introduced to provide for domestic homicide reviews as have been introduced in the UK (details supplied)....
  • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the need to update the regulations that govern the jurisdiction of courts in civil and commercial matters...
  • Taxi Licences (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to reports of a so-called scam to obtain taxi licences by persons who are alleged to have no...
  • Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the specific measures he is taking to tackle crimes against persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on 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 Peadar Tóibín...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure that the threats posed by Brexit to the rights and equality of persons resident in Northern Ireland with...
  • Direct Provision System (8 speeches)
    7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the level of security provided at current and future direct provision centres; and if he will make a...
  • Garda Deployment (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 261 and 262 of 22 January 2019, if consideration will be given to the provision of...
  • Garda Divisional Headquarters (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the development of the new regional Garda headquarters in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Garda Training (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recent comments by a union (details supplied) in addition to other bodies in relation to the new domestic...
  • Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (9 speeches)
    11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an independent inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied). [12009/19]
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Insurance Costs (39 speeches)
    Small to medium-sized enterprise, SME, is critical to the health of the Irish economy. Foreign direct investment is important but it is seen by this Government as the glamorous side of...
  • Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. Over a long number of years the delivery of incontinence wear has been hugely important to people in various parts of this country,...
  • Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 speeches)
    I wish to raise the issue of the Government examining and ensuring proper funding for the Targeting Resources at Youth, TRY, programme at St. Teresa's Gardens. The funding is needed to ensure...
  • Hospital Accommodation Provision (9 speeches)
    I raise the issue of Macroom Community Hospital in the interests of the 38 residents, their families, the staff and the wider community. I would like to see if we can progress things. The...
• An Ghaeilge: Ráitis (13 speeches)
  Tá sé tráthúil go bhfuil an díospóireacht seo sa Dáil tráthnóna i rith Seachtain na Gaeilge. Beidh deich bomaite ag an Aire Stáit agus deich...
• Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill before the House is the Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2018 which started life as a Private Member’s Bill in Seanad...
• Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 [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).
• Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019: Second Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present the Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019 to the House which gives effect to the dissolution of the...
• National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (54 speeches)
  I move:“That Dáil Éireann:notes:— the desire of all political parties, groups and members to improve and prioritise medical outcomes for the nation’s sick children;...