Dáil debates
Tuesday, 9 July 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 speeches)
The conclusions of the report of Mr. Justice Iarfhlaith O'Neill into the Government's ex gratiaredress scheme that was introduced in 2015 and maintained since then represent a damning indictment...
- Visit of Bavarian Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding, on my own behalf and that of Members of the House, I offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation from the Bavarian conservative group of...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (112 speeches)
In recent days there has been considerable controversy surrounding the recent decision of the Naval Service to dock two vessels because of the continuing recruitment and retention crisis in the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (232 speeches)
The business for the week shall be as set out in the report of the Business Committee for 9 to 11 July. Today's business shall be No. 14, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions;...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 12th December, 2017, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
- Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Motion (5 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann: approves the calling of a Citizens’ Assembly to consider the following matter and to make such recommendations as it sees fit and report to the Houses...
- Host Country Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Host Country Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Permanent Court of Arbitration, signed at Dublin on 5th March, 2019,...
- Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and on Capital) (Swiss Confederation) Order 2019: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and on Capital) (Swiss Confederation) Order 2019,a copy of which was laid before...
- Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and Capital Gains) (Kingdom of the Netherlands) Order 2019: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and Capital Gains) (Kingdom of the Netherlands) Order 2019,a copy of which was...
- Animal Health Levies (Pigs) Regulations 2019: Motion (1 speech)
I move: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 Dáil Éireann on...
- Twenty-Fourth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the Twenty-Fourth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 27F, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (29 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if Cabinet committee C (European Union including Brexit) met in June 2019. [25596/19]
- Freedom of Information Data (6 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests his Department has received in the past two years; and the number granted, stalled and refused, respectively. [25602/19]
- Departmental Operations (18 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach the number of whistleblower complaints in his Department since the legislation was introduced in 2015. [25603/19]
- 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) Deputy Eugene Murphy - to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Rail Services Provision (7 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to capacity issues being experienced across the rail system; if additional capacity will be delivered...
- Public Transport Initiatives (9 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the estimated spend of 20% of the budget of his Department on public transport; his plans to increase this percentage in view...
- Electric Vehicles (27 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the absence of a reference to an e-bike strategy in the Climate Action Plan 2019; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Public Transport Safety (9 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the number of attacks that have taken place on transport workers across the three Córas Iompair Éireann...
- Traffic Calming Measures (7 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to legislate for low-slow speed home zones; his further plans to review speed limits in the Road Traffic Act 2004; and if he...
- Visit of Chinese Delegation (1 speech)
An chéad cainteoir eile ná An Teachta Aindrias Moynihan ach i dtús báire ba mhaith liom céad míle fáilte a ghabháil leis ár gcuairteoirí as an...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Public Transport Fares (7 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Bus Éireann to extend the "Kids Go Free" with a Leap card promotion for July to routes not covered by the Leap...
- Recreational Facilities Provision (7 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for investment in vital recreational infrastructure for local communities such as swimming pools, community centres and other...
- Road Safety Authority (7 speeches)
60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been an improvement in disqualified drivers sending their licences to the RSA during the first two quarters of 2019; the...
- Dublin Bus Fleet (7 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of low emission buses placed on order; the number of same to be delivered each year; the number that will operate in Dublin;...
- Road Network (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the preliminary appraisal for a bypass of Julianstown, which was submitted by Meath County Council to his Department and...
- Sports Capital Programme Administration (7 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the rating system for sports capital grants; his views on whether it is the fairest process for rating applications; his...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Noise Pollution (7 speeches)
Dublin Airport contributes much to the economy of the area in which it is situated. It provides jobs and much for Dublin and the east coast as a whole, as the Minister and I both know and...
- Respite Care Services Provision (4 speeches)
I remarked at a meeting of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight earlier that things are still unwell in the state of Angola. Despite the Department of Health's provision of more than €17...
- Home Loan Scheme (8 speeches)
My Topical Issue matter relates to the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme. This is an effort to get to the bottom of where exactly in the process stands the proposed increase in the fund. As...
- Childcare Services Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister, Deputy Zappone, for being in the Chamber to take this Topical Issue matter. My constituency of Dublin Mid-West, very much like the neighbouring constituency of the...
- EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (Resumed) (151 speeches)
Following the opening round of discussion on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which concluded on Wednesday, 3 July 2019, we proceed to the second round of the debate, which consists of questions...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion [Private Members] (21 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann: notes that:—each and every child has a right to education to enable them to live a full life and to realise his or her potential; —annually,...
