Dáil debates

Thursday, 3 October 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)
  • Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the findings of the recent study by the CSO on prison recidivism which found that almost half of prisoners here went on to...
  • Garda Reorganisation (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether An Garda Síochána has adequate resources to make the new model of policing a success; and if he...
  • Asylum Seeker Accommodation (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers being housed in emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40230/19]
  • Garda Reorganisation (16 speeches)
    4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that sufficient consultation with members of an association (details supplied) occurred prior to the Garda...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Garda Operations (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to the establishment of a statutory cross-Border multidisciplinary agency to tackle crime in the...
  • Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps his Department and An Garda Síochána have taken in response to an upsurge in crime and anti-social behaviour...
  • Garda Reorganisation (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which it is anticipated that the new Garda operational structures and divisions will improve policing in general...
  • Traveller Community (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a report (details supplied); and the way in which he plans to implement it. [37708/19]
  • Traveller Culture (20 speeches)
    10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to establish funding for artists, projects and institutions dedicated to highlighting the place of Traveller culture...
  • Domestic Violence (5 speeches)
    11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to address the issues raised in a report by an organisation (details supplied) particularly the call for an urgent...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (36 speeches)
  Yesterday, we finally saw a proposal from the United Kingdom Government to amend the withdrawal treaty. Now that we have a written position, much of the speculation, bluff and bluster of recent...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (51 speeches)
  We move to questions on promised legislation, including the questions carried forward from yesterday. We have 26 Members offering so our success in getting through this will depend on Deputies...
• Reappointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 1st October, 2019, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the re-appointment of the persons concerned to...
• Development of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Ireland: Statements (44 speeches, 1 comment)
  I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this issue. The climate action plan the Government has published sets out an ambition to have 70% of energy on our grid from renewable sources by...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence has concluded its consideration of the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2019 and has made amendments thereto.
• 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 Niamh Smyth - to discuss...
• Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
• Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Cancer Services Funding (15 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, for attending. I rise to speak to her about the important and critical work of the Cuan cancer social support and wellness group in Cavan town. The...
  • Greyhound Industry (4 speeches)
    The greyhound fraternity and the Irish Greyhound Board have expressed shock and disappointment at the decision of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland to suspend the promotion of greyhound...
  • Ferry Services (4 speeches)
    Táim buíoch don deis atá agam inniu labhairt ar an ábhar seo. It is opportune to raise this after the recent Private Members' motion led by Deputy Connolly on islands, which...
• Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have been given this opportunity the move Second Stage of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties)...