Dáil debates
Wednesday, 8 May 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (28 speeches)
I wish to raise a matter under Standing Orders before we commence Leaders' Questions. I did not get a chance to discuss it with the Ceann Comhairle in advance. I seek the agreement of the House...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (79 speeches)
We will now deal with Leaders' Questions, as agreed. I remind leaders and the Minister that we are running somewhat late and will be going to midnight. I ask all Members to observe the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (69 speeches)
The business of the week shall be as set out in the fifth revised report of the Business Committee dated 8 May 2019. Today's business shall be No. 10, motion re amendment of orders of reference...
- Orders of Reference of Special Joint Committee on Climate Action: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, in relation to the orders of the Dáil of 3rd July, 2018 and 29th January, 28th February and 13th March, 2019, establishing and amending the orders of reference of the Special...
- Special Meeting of Joint Committees: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, three or more Joint Committees, in accordance with their orders of reference, may hold a joint meeting or meetings in the Seanad Chamber...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- School Staff (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for talks to commence with school secretaries; if a date will be set for the commencement of negotiations with representatives of...
- School Admissions (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will introduce guidelines to ensure secondary schools have a policy in place to accept students from local feeder primary schools in order to...
- Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions he will take in 2019 to address the low take-up of apprenticeships by women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20076/19]
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision (12 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding the provision of autism-specific education in Dublin 15 for children at primary and secondary level; when work will commence on...
- Schools Building Projects (12 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the completion of remedial works in schools identified as requiring remedial works or precautionary measures for schools constructed...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects (10 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the delivery of a non-denominational co-educational second level school in the Ashtown and Dublin 7 areas; and if he will make...
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied with the level of access to education for children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19837/19]
- Special Educational Needs Staff (6 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the level of consultation made with the SNA sector regarding the new recommendations made by the National Council for Special Education...
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision (8 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that children are being taught in schools without the necessary supports needed due to delays in...
- Schools Inspections (6 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the factors driving a decline in the number of full-time equivalent primary district inspectors in 2018; the actions he is taking to address...
- Youth Services (12 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the purpose and function of the City of Dublin Youth Services Board; the number of staff employed by job title and grade; the number of staff on...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that questions for oral answer to the Taoiseach under Standing Order 38 will not be taken on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 and the suspension...
- 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 Joan Burton -to discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Gangland Crime (6 speeches)
People in Dublin 15 have been reeling with shock following incident after incident of gang warfare, linked to the drugs trade, being played out on the streets in different parts of Dublin West....
- Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking this matter tonight. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the interim report on the mother and baby homes. It is ironic that this week is the 20th...
- Scoileanna Lán-Ghaeilge (7 speeches)
Ba mhaith liom filleadh ar roinnt ceisteanna curtha agam le tamall anuas. Cén fáth go bhfuil €103 in aghaidh an chloiginn sa bhreis á íoc leis na scoileanna deonacha...
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (88 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following:“Deposit not to exceed one month’s rent 6. Section 12 of the Principal Act (Obligations of...
- Road Traffic (All Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motor-cycle) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputy Curran. We are delighted to get this Bill to Second Stage. It is necessary legislation which we introduced...
