Dáil debates

Tuesday, 2 July 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (90 speeches)
    I am sure the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, will agree that the recently announced Mercosur trade deal has angered the Irish farming community no...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (172 speeches)
    I may be breaking with protocol but I think I should welcome the students who are here from the United Arab Emirates from the Al-Maktoum summer school. I met them earlier. They are accompanied...
  • Articles of Agreement of the International Finance Corporation: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, a proposed amendment of Article II, Section 2(c)(ii) of the Articles of...
  • Parole Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 154, it be an instruction to the Committee of the whole Dáil, to which the Parole Bill 2016 may be recommitted, that it has power on recommittal to...
  • 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 Maureen O'Sullivan,...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Question No. 42 replied to with Written Answers.
    • HSE Expenditure (7 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Health the amount by which the HSE budget is overspent as of the end of quarter 2 of 2019; the projection for the full year overspend; the additional spending...
    • Hospital Consultant Recruitment (14 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant doctors operating in the health service, by hospital and speciality; the number of consultant doctor vacancies, by hospitality and...
    • National Drugs Strategy (7 speeches)
      45. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider implementing a national multi-annual education and awareness campaign on drugs in view of the recent report from the European Monitoring...
    • Rights of People with Disabilities (37 speeches)
      47. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the right of persons with disabilities to a personal assistant; the steps he is taking to introduce same; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Cannabis for Medicinal Use (7 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Health if other conditions such as chronic pain will be considered for inclusion in the pilot of the commencement of the medical cannabis access programme; and if he...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Health Reports (7 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Health the progress on implementation of the recommendations and findings of the report of the independent review group established to examine the role of voluntary...
    • Primary Care Centres Provision (7 speeches)
      49. To ask the Minister for Health the timeframe for the provision of primary care centres in Portumna, Gort and Headford, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27815/19]
    • Cancer Screening Programmes (10 speeches)
      50. To ask the Minister for Health if he or his officials understood that the second Scally report was to be delivered in February 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27723/19]
    • Autism Support Services (13 speeches)
      Question No. 51 is in my name and I seek the permission of the House to ask Deputy O'Rourke to take the Chair for a few minutes. Is that agreed?
    • Disability Support Services Provision (7 speeches)
      52. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to address the increase in CHO 9 of the number of overdue first assessments under the Disability Act 2005; and if he will make a...
    • Industrial Disputes (8 speeches)
      53. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the perceived negative impact that low pay and poor conditions have on the recruitment and retention of staff in the healthcare system; the steps...
    • Hospital Services (7 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the trauma strategy; if the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore will provide the trauma unit for the midlands; and if he...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Greyhound Industry (18 speeches)
      The Deputies should remember that they have one minute each. Then we will have the reply. The Deputies will have a further minute subsequently.
    • Beef Industry (14 speeches)
      The next Topical Issue matter, the impact on Irish beef farmers of the Mercosur trade deal, has been the subject of much discussion in recent days. One of the four Deputies who raised this...
    • Schools Amalgamation (4 speeches)
      I am glad that the Minister of State, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, is here to reply. In November 2018, the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board made a shock announcement that it...
    • Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (8 speeches)
      There has been a decision by the HSE to cap the number of transitional care beds that it funds for patients waiting for places in nursing or convalescent homes. In the Cork and Kerry region, as...
  • Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018: Instruction to Committee (20 speeches)
    I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 200, Standing Order 154 is modified to provide that it be an instruction to the Committee, to which the Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018 may be...
  • Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (6 speeches)
    As there are no amendments on Report Stage, we proceed to the Order for Fifth Stage. When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
  • Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report Stage (27 speeches)
    Amendment No. 1 is out of order.
  • Mental Health Services Reports: Motion [Private Members] (38 speeches, 1 comment)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:welcomes:— the recent annual report of the Mental Health Commission and the report of the Inspector of Mental Health Services; — the...