Dáil debates

Thursday, 26 September 2019

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the preparations for a no-deal Brexit; the further steps he plans to take in the coming weeks to prepare for this scenario; and if he will make a...
  • Insurance Costs (14 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement further reforms in view of the increasing costs of insurance for many sectors and the escalating crisis in the market; and if he will...
  • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance if budget 2020 will be based on the assumption of a no-deal Brexit; his plans to make provision for timely and targeted measures for the sectors most exposed;...
  • Tax Code (18 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Finance when the review of the special assignee relief programme will be completed; and his views on the fairness of operating such a scheme. [39219/19]
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (12 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered the ruling of the Ombudsman regarding primary medical certificates (details supplied); the reason his Department has not made relevant...
  • Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Reports (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has carried out an appraisal of an analysis by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (details supplied) of possible overheating in the economy here; and if he...
• Visit of Slovak Delegation (1 speech)
  Before we move on to the next question, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of the House, I welcome to the House the State Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and...
• Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Illicit Trade in Fuel and Tobacco Products (8 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance the additional measures he plans to introduce to counteract cross-Border smuggling and illicit trade in tobacco, drink and fuel products; and if he will make a...
  • Fiscal Data (5 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the assessment from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council that expenditure in 2018 breached the expenditure benchmark for that year; the margin in 2019...
  • Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies and economic operators that have applied for and received an economic operators registration and identification, EORI, number to date;...
  • Insurance Costs (11 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of work to assist businesses that are struggling to obtain insurance at all or at reasonable rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
  Conor Gallagher reports today in The Irish Timeson yesterday's Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, conference on the future of air ambulance services. The air ambulance...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (92 speeches)
  Already, 29 Deputies have indicated, including those carried forward from yesterday. It is unlikely that we will reach everyone but maximising the number we reach depends on Members being fair...
• Offshore Islands: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Connolly on Tuesday, 17 September 2019:
• Agriculture: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Charlie McConalogue on Tuesday, 18 September 2019:
• Special Needs Education Places: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Thomas Byrne on Wednesday, 25 September 2019:
• 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 John McGuinness - to...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Disability Services Funding (5 speeches)
    Last week, I met with SOS on Callan Road, Kilkenny about the services that it delivers. It was originally founded on the basis of delivering lifelong services of various kinds to people with...
  • Cross-Border Health Services Provision (8 speeches)
    I raise the issue of delays in processing applications and reimbursing payments under the cross-Border directive. I will provide two examples. I know of one person who applied last December....
• Message from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
  The Standing Business Committee of the Dáil has completed its consideration under Standing Order 27AC of the request by the Minister for Health to waive the requirement to give the draft...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Pyrite Issues (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to respond personally to what I have to say about the difficult situation at St. Patrick's national school in the Diswellstown area of Castleknock,...
• Report on Relationships and Sexuality Education: Motion (15 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled Report on Relationships and Sexuality Education, copies of which were laid...