Dáil debates

Tuesday, 25 June 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 speeches)
    There is an overarching issue concerning the management of human resources and industrial relations within the health services, which are, by any objective assessment, dysfunctional. Morale is...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (48 speeches)
    The business this week shall be as set out in the first revised report of the Business Committee, dated 21 June 2019. In relation to today's business, it is proposed that Nos. 12 and 13, motion...
  • Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018: Leave to Withdraw [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I move:That the Order of the Dáil of 29th May, 2018, referring the Residential Tenancies (Student Rents, Rights and Protections) Bill 2018 to the Select Committee on Housing, Planning and...
  • Taxation Orders 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Orders in draft:Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and on Capital) (Swiss Confederation) Order 2019, and Double...
  • Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cuba: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of...
  • Special Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Appointment of Members (5 speeches)
    I wish to announce for the information of the Dáil that the following Members have been appointed to serve on the Special Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Deputies...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Economic and Social Council (26 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the status of Bills under preparation in his Department. [25074/19]
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (66 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach the number of times Cabinet committee B, social policy and public services, has met to date; and when it last met. [25195/19]
  • 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 Seamus Healy and...
  • Ceisteanna (Atógáil - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Special Educational Needs Data (8 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the special schools which have raised the issue of insurance costs with his Department; the number of schools which have contacted his Department;...
    • Schools Establishment (9 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans in place for an additional secondary school in eastern areas of Kilkenny city in order to meet the high demand for secondary school...
    • Information and Communications Technology (7 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the low completion rate of the consultation requested in circular 38/2018 in education and training board, ETB, schools; and if he...
    • Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has investigated setting up an ASD specific school in an existing school (details supplied). [26795/19]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the delivery of an autistic spectrum disorder-specific school serving the Dublin 7 and 15 areas. [26428/19]
    • Teacher Supply (9 speeches)
      47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the detail and agenda of his recent visits to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to meet Irish teachers working in the region;...
    • Schools Building Projects Administration (7 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to prioritise the 54 school building projects experiencing delays in progressing beyond the architectural detailed design stage; and if...
    • Schools Building Projects Status (8 speeches)
      49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of applications for new school buildings (details supplied); the timeframe for the projects; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • School Funding (7 speeches)
      50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out how he plans to address issues facing primary schools such as class sizes, workload burdens for management and capitation grants; and...
    • Capitation Grants (7 speeches)
      51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to restore capitation grants to the pre-2011 level of €200 per pupil in view of the fact that per-pupil spending at primary level...
    • Youthreach Programme Review (10 speeches, 2 comments)
      52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the allocation of programme places in Youthreach across and within education and training areas to ensure the optimal use of...
    • School Placement (6 speeches)
      53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to provide additional primary school places to children in a location (details supplied) who need them for September 2019; and...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 speeches)
      I am sharing time with Deputy Ellis. Is the Minister of State confident that sufficient funding has been allocated to drug and alcohol task forces to allow them to achieve the better outcomes...
    • Patient Transport Provision (4 speeches)
      Transport to and from treatment is a significant problem for cancer patients and their families who already are dealing with physical and emotional strains of cancer diagnosis. I have met many...
    • Respite Care Services Provision (6 speeches)
      It is disgraceful that parents had to take to the airwaves to demand that the decision to cut summer respite services for children with special needs run by the Brothers of Charity at St. Rita's...
    • Credit Unions (6 speeches)
      I received an email from the Irish League of Credit Unions about the industry funding levy on credit unions. I had also seen that in the newspapers. On 14 June, the Central Bank announced plans...
  • Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (51 speeches)
    Today, the Government published its summer economic statement which is, as the House knows, a key element of our reformed budgetary process. Before I outline the key points from this statement,...
  • Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (37 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — the invaluable work carried out by home help workers; — the contribution made by homecare in assisting with tackling delayed...