Dáil debates
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (82 speeches, 3 comments)
I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that the latest daft.ierental report makes for very serious and depressing reading, revealing very high rents across the country. The average rent now stands...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (108 speeches)
The business this week shall be as set out in the second revised report of the Business Committee, dated 11 November 2019. Regarding today's business, it is proposed that No. 13, motion re the...
- Proposal on Reappointment of An Coimisinéir Teanga: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann recommends Mr. Rónán Ó Domhnaill for reappointment by the President to be An Coimisinéir Teanga, be referred to the...
- 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...
- Proposal to Approve the Terms of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement Between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Republic of Armenia: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (24 speeches, 1 comment)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy and Public Services last met. [44319/19]
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (27 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on security will next meet. [44407/19]
- Programme for Government Implementation (19 speeches)
10. To ask the Taoiseach when the next progress report in respect of the Programme for a Partnership Government will be published. [44408/19]
- 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 John Brady - to discuss...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Migrant Integration (7 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of efforts to address the global migration crisis; his position on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46438/19]
- Good Friday Agreement (7 speeches)
41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has met his UK counterpart since the ruling in the case of a person (details supplied); his views on whether the ruling shows that the...
- Brexit Issues (11 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether there is sufficient time to negotiate an agreement on a future trading relationship by the end of 2020 if the withdrawal...
- International Agreements (9 speeches)
43. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of Ireland on the draft legally binding instrument to regulate in international law the activities of transnational corporations...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Armenian Genocide (9 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a motion or resolution will be brought to Dáil Éireann to recognise the 1915 genocide of Armenians living in the Ottoman empire...
- Female Genital Mutilation (7 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made to ban female genital mutilation at both EU and UN level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46479/19]
- Overseas Development Aid (12 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he will take to ensure that the target ratio of 0.7% for official development assistance, ODA, to gross national income, GNI, is...
- Presidential Elections (7 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland recognises the recent election of Mr. Evo Morales as President of Bolivia; if calls for similar recognition at EU level will be...
- Safety of Irish Citizens Abroad (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason for making public the efforts to assist the return of persons (details supplied) prior to them being safely returned here; and if...
- Visa Agreements (7 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if progress has been made on establishing an E3 visa agreement between Ireland and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the...
- International Agreements (8 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the need for binding legislation here to secure due diligence for business and human rights to ensure mandatory guidelines; and...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
The schools in question are two important primary schools in Dublin Bay North, Our Lady Immaculate senior national school, SNS, Darndale, Dublin 17 and St. Laurence's national school, Brookstone...
- Power Plant Closures (16 speeches)
The ESB's announcement last Friday marked the end of an era of electricity generation in the midlands. This decision by the ESB not to reapply for planning permission to co-fire the West Offaly...
- Rail Network Expansion (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for including this item and the Minister, Deputy Ross, for taking the time to come to respond. Like so many commuting families, particularly in the greater...
- Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Finance (Tax Appeals and Prospectus Regulation) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (1 speech)
Bill reported without amendment, received for final consideration and passed.
- Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Social Welfare (No. 2) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I apologise for being late. The Ceann Comhairle is like Speedy Gonzales this evening. The main purpose of the Bill is to provide the...
- Inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (22 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — on 5th February, 2019, the Minister for Justice and Equality announced the appointment of District Court Judge, Gerard Haughton, to...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018, without amendment.
