Dáil debates
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (109 speeches)
The last fiscal assessment report from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council was published in November 2018. It described the Government's medium-term budgetary plans as not credible. It said the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (34 speeches)
The business this week shall be as set out in the first revised report of the Business Committee, dated 20 May 2019. In relation to today’s business, it is proposed that No. 13, motion re...
- Visit of British Delegation (1 speech)
On my behalf and on behalf of Dáil Éireann, I offer céad míle fáilte and a most sincere welcome to Sir Alan Duncan MP, British Minister of State for Europe and the...
- An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 speeches)
I wish to raise an issue concerning education. A Programme for a Partnership Government states: "Education is the key to giving every child an equal chance in life". Unfortunately that is not...
- Residential Tenancies (Complaints of Anti-Social Behaviour and Neglect of Dwelling Exteriors) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to amend third party complaints and to provide for related matters. This Bill will...
- Planning and Development (Climate Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 in order to restrict certain developments in oil, gas (including liquefied natural...
- Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2019,a copy of which has been laid in draft...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Freedom of Information Data (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach to set down the number of freedom of information requests received by his Department to date in 2019; and the number of requests fully and partially refused, respectively....
- Church-State Relations (13 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach his plans for a new covenant between church and State. [16388/19]
- National Digital Strategy Implementation (19 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach the status of the national digital strategy being led by his Department. [16454/19]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- National Broadband Plan (11 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role of companies (details supplied) in the national broadband plan; the contractual and financial powers of the...
- National Broadband Plan (11 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will seek a full cost-benefit analysis of all State owned alternative models to deliver the national broadband...
- Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position with regard to the declaration of a climate and biodiversity emergency; the actions he will take in view of...
- Air Pollution (7 speeches)
51. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is putting in place to combat air pollution (details supplied); and the measures he is taking to reduce...
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of cost-benefit analyses undertaken before the decision was made to grant preferred bidder status to a...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- National Broadband Plan Implementation (7 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the contract for the national broadband plan will be signed. [21777/19]
- Online Safety (7 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the implementation of the action plan for online safety; the progress made to date; and if he will make a...
- National Broadband Plan Administration (7 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost-benefit analyses conducted by his Department or on behalf of his Department with regard to each alternative...
- Post Office Network (7 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views regarding the relocation of post offices from town centres to the outer fringes of towns and thereby...
- Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to implement the decision of Dáil Éireann to declare a climate emergency following the...
- Climate Change Adaptation Plans (7 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to ensure that a just transition is a key element of the forthcoming All of Government Plan on...
- National Broadband Plan Implementation (7 speeches)
60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of homes in County Westmeath that will benefit from the national broadband plan; the investment in the county...
- Illegal Dumping (7 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to address the issue of illegal household dumping and of alleged highly organised illegal dumping...
- 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 Noel Rock - to discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Road Traffic Legislation (7 speeches)
We have discussed the issue of electric scooters in this House several times. Since then several things have changed. In the area covering the Dublin 2 and Dublin 1 postcodes, An Garda...
- Alcohol Pricing (4 speeches)
I would like to thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this Topical Issue matter. The purpose of seeking it is to get clarity from the Minister of State on the...
- Hospital Services (4 speeches)
Diabetes is a condition that affects a large proportion of the population, numbering some 190,000. It is a condition that involves a great deal of management and it can involve a great deal of...
- Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
This issue concerns the second gynaecology surgical theatre at Cork University Maternity Hospital, CUMH. It is a fact that, since the CUMH opened in 2007, that theatre has remained closed. Last...
- Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". The Government supports this Bill which was originally tabled as a Private Members' Bill in the Seanad. It contains proposals to amend the...
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I am pleased to introduce the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019 in...
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) 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 and 149.
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018, without amendment.
- Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I do not think that, 20 years ago, many people in Ireland would have heard the word "familicide". Unfortunately, that is not the case...
