Dáil debates

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (44 speeches)
    The report published by the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, this morning is a stark reminder of the negative impact of Brexit on the Irish economy, irrespective of the kind of...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (81 speeches)
    Craoladh i dtaobh Ghnó na Seachtaine: is mar a leagtar amach é sa Tríú Tuarascáil Athbhreithnithe ón gCoiste Gnó dar dáta an 25 Márta 2019 a bheidh...
  • Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled the Parental Bereavement Leave (Amendment) Bill 2019 to amend the Parental Leave Acts 1998 and 2006 to make provision for an entitlement...
  • 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 Martin Kenny - to...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Scéimeanna Teanga (13 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the language scheme in his Department. [9379/19]
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee B (Social Policy and Public Services) last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [9423/19]
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (54 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee F (national security) last met. [9513/19]
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
    I remind Members they have 30 seconds to introduce a question to which the Minister has two minutes to reply, the Member has one minute to ask a supplementary question to which the Minister has a...
    • Brexit Preparations (9 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingencies being operationalised and supports that will be in place to safeguard farmers, fishermen and the agrifood sector...
    • Brexit Issues (7 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the results of negotiations with the European Commission regarding the threat by Britain to apply full WTO tariffs to agrifood...
    • Live Exports (18 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions he has had with the French authorities to expand the lairage capacity at Cherbourg Port in order to increase...
    • Live Exports (7 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional markets being sourced for live exports of cattle and provision of extra lairage for the export of dairy bred calves at...
    • Waste Management (6 speeches)
      58. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment planned for the potential scale of anaerobic digestion as a new economic opportunity for farmers and a way of dealing...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Food Exports to Iran (8 speeches)
      59. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or his officials have had discussions with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or with Iranian officials regarding the...
    • Ports Facilities (7 speeches)
      60. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position on his submission to the European Commission seeking the designation of Rosslare Europort as a border inspection post;...
    • Brexit Preparations (8 speeches)
      61. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the EU mechanisms in place to ensure adequate price supports will be introduced for all Brexit scenarios, including a hard exit....
    • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the contingency steps being taken to limit the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the agriculture sector here. [13994/19]
    • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the uptake of the Brexit loan scheme by firms in the agriculture sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13990/19]
    • Bovine Disease Controls (7 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the role of deer in the spread of tuberculosis needs to be taken seriously and investigated in a comprehensive...
    • Beef Industry (5 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiatives he plans to put in place to protect the future of the beef sector from Brexit and future trade deals such as the...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Public Transport Provision (8 speeches)
      The issue I am raising today concerns wheelchair accessibility on Bus Éireann route 480 between Donegal and Sligo towns, which includes access to Institute of Technology Sligo. This has...
    • Home Care Packages Provision (4 speeches)
      There is a serious crisis in the area in which I live for people suffering disability who are trying to live at home and maintain a living standard in their own home with due and proper care....
    • Hospital Facilities (5 speeches)
      Ó 2011 níl ach ceann de na seomraí obráide i bPáirc Mhuirlinne ag obair agus tá scuainne mór daoine ag fanacht anois ar chóir leighis agus níl tada...
    • Local Authority Boundaries (38 speeches)
      Clonmel is the largest town in Tipperary. It is the county town and has a population of more than 17,000 people or 11% of the population of the county. The last Fine Gael-Labour Party...
  • Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (101 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 51:
  • Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment) (Climate Emergency Measures) Bill 2018: Motion (89 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes that:— in February 2018, Dáil Éireann agreed the second reading motion of the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development (Amendment)...