Dáil debates
Thursday, 24 October 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Finance Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (7 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to present this Bill to the House. I am grateful to the Members of Seanad Éireann for ensuring the speedy...
- Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (6 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (13 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number and value of approved projects being funded under the rural regeneration and development fund; the funding allocated for the...
- Brexit Preparations (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the preparations or contingency planning being carried out to address a no-deal Brexit for rural communities, especially in the Border...
- RAPID Programme (8 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the analysis carried out to ensure that those communities most disadvantaged as previously identified in RAPID areas are receiving...
- Fire Safety (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will establish a national fund to assist community centres in need of fire safety works; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Community Development Initiatives (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which he plans to progress the report, Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities, to ensure real community...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Local Improvement Scheme Funding (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to provide additional funding for the local improvement scheme in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Expenditure (12 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount provided in the 2019 Estimates for the rural regeneration and development fund, RRDF; the amount transferred to other...
- Community Services Programme Administration (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will increase funding of community centres to ensure workers receive a wage higher than the national minimum wage (details...
- Local Improvement Scheme (12 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to set out the likely timescale for the allocation of funding to local authorities in 2020 for local improvement schemes; and if he will...
- Departmental Strategy Statements (6 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the mission statement of his Department; the degree to which he remains on course to achieve or exceed its targets; the degree to which...
- Visit of Romanian Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with business, I wish on behalf of myself and Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a most sincere welcome to a delegation of the Committee on Education, Science, Youth and...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
Before proceeding to Leaders' Questions, I wish to bring Members up to date with matters relating to the voting process in this House on 17 October. On Tuesday, I informed the House that I had...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (58 speeches)
I welcome the Ceann Comhairle's remarks. He has this party's full support in the work ahead. I thank the Clerk of the Dáil and everyone involved in the work this week. There will be time...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (146 speeches)
Twenty-eight Deputies have indicated.
- Finance Bill 2019: Financial Resolutions (1 speech)
I move the following Resolutions: THAT Chapter 4 of Part 5 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which relates to other benefit in kind charges, be amended in sections 121 and...
- Public Ownership of the National Broadband Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Sean Sherlock on Wednesday, 23 October 2019:
- Message from Business Committee (1 speech)
The Business Committee has completed its consideration under Standing Order 27AC of the request by Deputy Mattie McGrath to waive the requirement for scrutiny of the Merchant Shipping...
- 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 Thomas Byrne - to...
- Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (54 speeches)
I intend to share time with Deputy Heydon, with five minutes each. A little over a year ago, I was appointed Government Chief Whip. It is an honour and a privilege to hold this office with...
- Personal Explanation by Members (8 speeches)
Deputy Lisa Chambers is the first Member who wishes to address us.
- Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
SECTION 3
- National Children's Hospital: Statements (125 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to share with the House the progress being made on the new children's hospital project. As Deputies will be aware, this project is the largest capital investment...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Water Supply Contamination (6 speeches)
Tá mé buíoch den Cheann Comhairle as ucht an deis a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú anseo sa Dáil. Is ábhar an-tábhachtach é do...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
Acting Chairman: The Select Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018 and has made amendments thereto.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Garda Resources (4 speeches)
I had a similar Topical Issue matter last week, where I concentrated on the Dublin South-Central area of the south west inner city. My appeal today concerns the Ballyfermot and Drimnagh areas of...
- Health Services Provision (6 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue and that the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is in the Chamber to take this debate.
- General Practitioner Services Provision (6 speeches)
I am raising this issue because so many people, especially newer people in the Macroom area, are finding it increasingly difficult to get a local GP service. They are being refused because GPs...