Dáil debates

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 speeches)
    On Thursday next, the already stretched health service will be under severe pressure, with another strike about to take place across 38 acute hospitals, the Central Mental Hospital and St. Ita's...
  • Visit of Austrian Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with business, I wish, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of the Dáil, to offer a céad míle fáilte and a most sincere welcome to a delegation from...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (34 speeches)
    We will not have any rows in front of the neighbours, hopefully. I call Deputy McDonald.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (107 speeches)
    The business this week shall be as set out in the report of the Business Committee, dated 13 June 2019. In relation to today's business, it is proposed that Nos. 13 and 14, motion re proposed...
  • Agreement of the International Finance Corporation: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann refer the Proposed Amendment to the Articles of Agreement of the International Finance Corporation to Select Committee.
  • EU Regulation: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approve Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the First Minister of Scotland, Ms Nicola Sturgeon. [23295/19]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach the issues he discussed with the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, when they met at Shannon Airport. [23897/19]
    • Citizens Assembly (15 speeches)
      13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the Citizens' Assembly on the Dublin mayor; and the way in which the work has progressed on same. [23902/19]
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Rockall Island Ownership (9 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the implications of the agreement reached between Ireland and the United Kingdom in 2013 regarding the setting of the boundaries of the...
    • Colombian Peace Process (7 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on increased attacks and the killing of community and political activists in Colombia; if his attention has been drawn to the fact...
    • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the Brexit process and preparations for all Brexit scenarios, including no deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Foreign Policy (13 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Chinese Ambassador and-or his counterparts across the EU in response to the recent anti-extradition...
    • Trade Sanctions (7 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the Helms-Burton Act; the way in which it has been causing hardship for Cubans for decades; the way in which Ireland and the EU...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Human Rights (18 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which he can address the situation in Qasr bin Ghashir detention centre in Libya at EU level; his views on reports from groups...
    • Foreign Conflicts (8 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he is taking to address the latest death toll as a result of attacks on pro-democracy protesters in Sudan calling for the...
    • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to mitigate delays at ports and disruptions to supply chains in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Israeli Settlements (7 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); if his attention has further been drawn to an advertisement in this regard;...
    • Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that thousands of persons marched in a rally (details supplied) in respect of certain mechanisms;...
    • Passport Services (8 speeches)
      44. Deputy Aindrias Moynihanasked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider reassigning some of the existing passport printing capacity from the Dublin...
  • 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 Willie O'Dea - to...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Jobs Protection (4 speeches)
      As the Minister of State is aware, Analog Devices is one of Limerick's biggest employers and the main European base for the Analog Devices company, which has its headquarters in Massachusetts in...
    • Hospital Overcrowding (4 speeches)
      Last Friday, at University Hospital Waterford, a number of cancer patients who were preparing for surgery were, unfortunately, sent home because critical care at the hospital had reached capacity...
    • Home Help Service Provision (4 speeches)
      The restrictions on new applications for home help services are appalling. This regressive decision will have knock-on negative consequences for families, carers and the wider health service....
    • Treatment of Former Garda (9 speeches)
      One would have had to be made of stone not to have been moved by the bravery and resilience of Majella Moynihan as she told her story at the weekend on national radio. We are all aware of the...
  • Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (2 speeches)
    I call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach to make a statement.
  • Proposed Service by Defence Forces with United Nations in Mali: Motion (25 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves, pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1960, as applied by section 2 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006, the deployment of a...
  • Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to have this opportunity to move Second Stage of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019. The Bill seeks to...
  • National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (38 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on this important legislation, following its passage in the Seanad last week. I commend my...