Dáil debates
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (79 speeches)
Much additional information has emerged since the refusal last week of the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, to...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (57 speeches)
The business this week shall be as set out in the second revised report of the Business Committee, dated 14 May 2019. In relation to today’s business, it is proposed that No. 13, motion...
- Domestic Violence (No-contact order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Domestic Violence Act 2018 to provide for no-contact orders. I seek leave to introduce new legislation...
- Sectoral Employment Orders: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Orders in draft:(i) Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2019, and (ii) Sectoral Employment Order...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- European Council Meetings (25 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee C (European Union including Brexit) last met; and when it is scheduled to meet again. [15017/19]
- Strategic Communications Unit (17 speeches)
12. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the research survey his Department was to commission in 2018 as part of the strategic communications unit; if it was proceeded with; and if so, the...
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (15 speeches)
13. To ask the Taoiseach when Cabinet committee G, justice and equality, last met. [15465/19]
- 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) Deputies Niamh Smyth, John...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
Permission has been given to Deputy Mary Butler to take Deputy Billy Kelleher's questions.
- Economic Competitiveness (7 speeches)
41. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to reduce the cost of doing business in Ireland and to reverse competitiveness deficiencies; and if she will...
- Brexit Supports (7 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the uptake of the Brexit business supports to date; the number of businesses that have availed of the Brexit loan scheme, the future...
- Personal Injury Claims (7 speeches)
43. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for the implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal...
- Job Creation (10 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions and preventions taken to support the midlands region in terms of employment in view of the recent job losses in Bord na...
- Science Foundation Ireland (8 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the strategic priorities she plans to deliver via the research programme supported by Science Foundation Ireland. [20929/19]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Work Permits Eligibility (11 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the process for changes to the work permits system in view of labour shortages in certain sectors; and if she will make a statement on...
- Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her main concerns in relation to the Brexit readiness of businesses here; if she is concerned in relation to a particular sector; if...
- Brexit Preparations (9 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the uptake of the Brexit loan scheme; the number of applications applied for and granted; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Enterprise Support Schemes (9 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; her views on the way in which these will benefit County Carlow; and if she will make a...
- Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Remit (10 speeches)
51. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to bring forward the legislated powers of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC, to issue fines for...
- Ticket Touting (5 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason no legislation to tackle the issue of ticket touting has progressed through Dáil Éireann; if she will honour the...
- Project Ireland 2040 (7 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the next round of the Project Ireland 2040 disruptive technologies innovation fund will open for applications; and if she will...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Services for People with Disabilities (6 speeches)
As Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on disability, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. It is both topical and serious. I acknowledge first the fantastic work RehabCare does for...
- Medicinal Products Availability (21 speeches)
I am glad that this issue was selected, which is important to the people of Kilkenny. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State but I was hoping that the Minister for Health would be present...
- Home Care Packages Provision (4 speeches)
The House will be aware that serious challenges face the planning and provision of home care supports and services. The deficits have a serious impact on the quality of choices people make, if...
- Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (4 speeches)
This is an incredibly important issue, so I thank the Minister for coming in to respond to it today. Today in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said the State could have acted, but did not. It was a...
- Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (12 speeches)
We now come to the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017 - Amendments from the Seanad. This is important legislation that has been outstanding for some time and we are anxious to see progressed.
- Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Second Stage (5 speeches)
I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time”. I am pleased to address the House on the Second Stage of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to...
- Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: 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).
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Teaghaise) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to a Home) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (54 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As each week passes the housing crisis gets worse. Rents continue to spiral out of...
