Dáil debates
Thursday, 27 June 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
It would be remiss of me not to congratulate Deputy Kelleher, who is due to ask the first question, on his election to the European Parliament. We will miss him in the House, although I am sure...
- IDA Ireland Site Visits (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding regional IDA site visits per county; the position regarding vacant IDA properties nationwide; and if she will...
- Foreign Direct Investment (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if IDA Ireland considers the shortage of housing in a given area when consulting with multinational firms looking for a location to open...
- Brexit Supports (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of SMEs that have been sanctioned funding and received loan funds under the €300 million SME working capital loan...
- Climate Change Adaptation Plans (10 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to take the actions identified in the recently published Climate Action Plan 2019 required to be taken by her Department and...
- Enterprise Support Schemes (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out by county the number of payments issued to date for successful applications made under the disruptive technologies innovation...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Job Creation (17 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to address the quality of jobs and the need for further investment in the south east; and if she will make a statement on the...
- Brexit Issues (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the percentage of goods and services imported from the United Kingdom; the percentage of goods and services exported to the United...
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the estimated impact the national broadband plan will have in implementing strategies such as Future Jobs Ireland 2019; and if she will...
- Departmental Priorities (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she expects innovation to play a major role in Ireland's internal trade in addition to maximising export...
- Brexit Issues (13 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures taken following research published in July 2018 by her Department and the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI...
- Regional Development Initiatives (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the regional enterprise plans; the way in which the plans will benefit County Limerick; and if she will make a statement...
- Brexit Preparations (3 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which she and her officials continue to interact with the business community in order to maximise opportunities at home...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (80 speeches)
As we gather in the Chamber our thoughts are very much in St. Columba's Church in Glenswilly as the funeral mass gets under way for the late Councillor Manus Kelly. I join my party and all of us...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (103 speeches)
We move to questions on promised legislation. Before I call Deputy Calleary, I ask Members to reflect on the time allocated.
- 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 Eoin Ó Broin - to...
- Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 by increasing the maximum sentence that can be imposed for the possession of...
- Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft form before...
- Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (Specified Bodies) Regulations 2019: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (Specified Bodies) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid...
- European Union Battle Group: Motion (40 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's accession to the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the principles for the establishment and operation of a battle group to be made...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (7 speeches)
I am breaking with precedent and I am giving each of the Deputies departing for the European Parliament a minute to say goodbye.
- Home Help: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Louise O'Reilly on Tuesday, 25 June 2019:
- Carers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Willie Penrose on Wednesday, 26 June 2019:
- Climate Action Plan to Tackle Climate Breakdown: Statements (Resumed) (42 speeches)
Last week the Government published Ireland's climate action plan. Climate disruption is already having diverse and wide-ranging impacts on Ireland's environment and society, as well as on its...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Emergency Accommodation Provision (8 speeches)
Brú Aimsir was opened as a temporary facility in 2015 on Thomas Street in Dublin city centre. The building is owned by the Digital Hub Development Agency and it was always envisaged it...
- Community Development Projects (12 speeches)
The next issue is in the names of Deputies Ruth Coppinger, Jack Chambers and Joan Burton. The Deputies have one minute each.
- Urban Renewal Schemes (4 speeches)
I have raised the north quays project in Waterford numerous times and I know the Minister of State is familiar with it. The north quays in Waterford is the site of a proposed €350 million...
- Postal Services (11 speeches)
I express my solidarity with the more than 200 workers who find themselves in a position where they are going to lose their jobs. There are some 240 jobs, 161 part time and 79 full time, on the...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It was way back in December 2017 when I first introduced this Bill. It is unbelievable this issue has been ongoing for more than two years....
