Dáil debates

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Broadband Plan (12 speeches)
      26. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of discussions he has had with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment with regard to broadband...
    • National Indemnity Scheme for Landowners (15 speeches)
      27. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the national indemnity scheme that he announced to indemnify private landowners in areas not covered by the approved...
    • Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Funding (7 speeches)
      28. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the level of funding being made available under the social inclusion and community activation plan, SICAP, will be reviewed in view...
    • Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (19 speeches)
      29. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if County Cork, in particular west Cork, will receive a fair share of funding in the next round of rural regeneration and development...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Regional Development Funding (11 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the EU funding supports available for regional development. [22887/19]
    • EU Programmes (9 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding drawn down by his Department under the European Social Fund's Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning,...
    • LEADER Programmes Data (7 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent to date under the 2014-2020 LEADER programme by project and administration costs, respectively; the amount expended to...
    • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the role of his Department in tackling climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22798/19]
    • Men's Sheds (13 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to allocate funding in 2019 to an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22729/19]
    • Local and Community Development Programme (9 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 10 of 8 November 2018, when the review of local community development committees due in quarter 2...
    • Rural Development Policy (12 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the feedback he received from stakeholders during his recent roadshow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22727/19]
    • Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (10 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications made under the rural regeneration and development fund to date per category; the number of applications...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
    The depth of anger, frustration, despair and sense of betrayal within our military families and communities is at an extraordinary level. Families who for generations have contributed so much to...
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (65 speeches)
    We are all shocked and appalled that there have been three gangland murders over the last eight days. Clearly, these drug gangs have no respect for human life or for the communities in which...
  • Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
    Before moving to Taoiseach's questions, 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...
  • Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (9 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with the US congressional delegation that visited Ireland. [21570/19]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (22 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Mrs. Theresa May, since Dáil Éireann adjourned for the Easter recess; and if so, if he discussed the Northern...
    • European Council Meetings (29 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussion at the informal EU Council meeting on building a greener, fairer and more inclusive future; and if he contributed to same. [20555/19]
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Insurance Costs (4 speeches)
      The reason I raise this matter should be clear. Ar an chéad dul síos, I thank the Ceann Comhairle and Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the matter in the...
    • Inland Waterways Maintenance (4 speeches)
      Positive work is being done at Meelick weir. It was damaged by floods in 2009 which caused much damage. While the work being done is welcome, it was needed to be done long before now. The...
    • Mental Health Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle’s office for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. Mental health services in Tipperary were devastated in 2012 following the closure by the then...
    • Garda Resources (4 speeches)
      The issue I wish to raise with the Minister relates to policing and the Garda resources deployed in Rathcoole, County Dublin. I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing this debate. I...
  • Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share my time with Deputy O'Rourke, who is co-sponsor of this Bill, and with Deputy Murphy O'Mahony. All parties and Members...
  • Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (6 speeches)
    There were no amendments on Report Stage; the only amendment submitted was ruled out of order.
  • Rural and Community Development: Statements (Resumed) (15 speeches)
    I am glad to have this opportunity to speak on this important matter this evening. There has been much talk about rural Ireland since I was first elected. At the same time, with my hand on my...
  • Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
    It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders and the Order of Business of 28 May 2019, that No. 10b, motion re establishment of the special committee on key issues affecting the...
  • Development of Primary Care: Statements (25 speeches)
    I am pleased to be here this evening to update the House on a range of important developments in the area of primary care. As many Deputies will be aware, the reality is that our primary and...
  • Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (30 speeches)
    We are losing biodiversity around the globe at a rate unprecedented in human history. The number of plants, insects, mammals and birds that are threatened or endangered grows every year, while...