Dáil debates
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I hope Deputy Humphreys saw the story in this morning's Irish Independent regarding Fort Lucan, an adventure centre in Lucan that has had to...
- Visit of Russian Delegation (1 speech)
On behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I welcome a delegation from the Russian Parliament, the Duma, led by Mr. Anton Morozov, a member of the international affairs committee and the...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (16 speeches)
I have listened with great care to the response of the Minister taking Leaders’ Questions. I am not sure if she has read the commentary reported in today’s media and listened to...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (122 speeches)
The business this week shall be as set out in the first revised report of the Business Committee, dated 27 May 2019. In relation to today's business, it is proposed that: No. a9, motion re...
- Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Planning and Development Act 2000(Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2019, a copy of which...
- Regulation re European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Co-operation: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Childcare Services (8 speeches)
Permission has been given to Deputy Aindrias Moynihan to take questions on behalf of Deputy Rabbitte.
- Domestic Violence (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she is taking to ensure safe oversight of child access in situations in which a parent has been accused of domestic violence;...
- Children in Care (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she has taken to address the concerns raised in relation to staffing and other standards at private residential care homes used by...
- Childcare Services Provision (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to address the issue of crèches turning away babies and toddlers in favour of preschool children that are seen as more...
- Child and Family Agency Reports (13 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 25 of 28 March 2019, when the report of the review panel which commenced on 16 May 2016 in respect of...
- 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 Joan Burton and Jack...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Childcare Services Staff (11 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues regarding remuneration and conditions within the childcare sector; and if she will make...
- Affordable Childcare Scheme Implementation (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the affordable childcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21810/19]
- Illegal Adoptions (8 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 4 April 2019, the status of the final report on illegal birth registrations; and if she will...
- Childcare Services Provision (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to deal with the accelerating crisis in relation to childcare places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22690/19]
- Childcare Services Provision (8 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to expand the availability of ECCE places in Cork city and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22686/19]
- Homeless Persons Data (8 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on the rise in the number of children and young persons experiencing homelessness in 2018; her further views on whether the 12.5%...
- Childcare Services Funding (6 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of engagement between her Department and the community-managed not-for-profit childcare service providers with specific reference...
- School Completion Programme (5 speeches)
17. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied with the progress of the school completion programme; her views on whether there are an adequate number of education...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- School Accommodation Provision (7 speeches)
I am raising the issue, with Deputy Jack Chambers, of what has been happening, or rather not happening, in respect of Pelletstown Educate Together national school. The parents, children and...
- Garda Resources (5 speeches)
As the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, knows, I sought yesterday to adjourn Dáil Éireann to address the subject matter of this Topical Issue, which is for the Government to take all...
- Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (1 speech)
This is a short, technical Bill, with only five sections to amend certain qualification recognition provisions of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. One of the requirements for...
- National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (3 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 to 10, inclusive, not moved.
- Deiseanna Fostaíochta in Earnáil na Gaeilge: Ráitis (9 speeches)
Rachaimid ar aghaidh anois go dtí ráitis maidir le deiseanna fostaíochta in earnáil na Gaeilge. Glaoim ar an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Kyne, labhairt linn.
- Vulture Funds: Motion [Private Members] (95 speeches)
I move:“That Dáil Éireann: notes that:— the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to providing greater protection for mortgage holders, tenants and small and...