Dáil debates

Thursday, 28 November 2019

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
  The first question is from Deputy Jack Chambers. As is usual with me, I am very strict on the time limits for questions. The Deputy has 30 seconds to introduce his question and the Minister has...
  • National Broadband Plan (19 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the circumstances by which a company (details supplied) came to be an investor in the national broadband plan; the level...
  • Just Transition Commissioner (8 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the role the just transition commissioner will have in matters pertaining to workers; the statutory powers the...
  • Air Quality (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken to ensure safe air quality levels and to introduce a nationwide ban on smoky coal in response to...
  • Natural Gas Imports (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if support for liquefied natural gas, LNG, projects that are destined to bring fracked gas imports from North America...
  • Island Communities (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his policies in regard to the islands as requested by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht with regard...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Recycling Policy (8 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide public water fountains as a measure to combat the use of single-use plastic bottles; the cost of...
  • Electric Vehicles (11 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the timescale for the roll-out of electric car charging points in County Meath under Project Ireland 2040. [49416/19]
  • National Broadband Plan Implementation (14 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of premises which will be passed each year during the deployment of the national broadband plan. [49337/19]
  • Bord na Móna (10 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will meet trade unions representing Bord na Móna workers; his views on their demand that Bord na Móna...
  • Climate Action Plan (7 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will include a four day working week without loss of pay as a measure to significantly reduce emissions in the...
  • Just Transition Fund (8 speeches)
    We agreed earlier to return to Deputy Jack Chambers' question. He is now back from the committee and will put his question to the Minister.
  • National Broadband Plan Implementation (7 speeches)
    15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the impact the provision of high-speed broadband in rural areas will have on remote working and flexible working...
• 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 address...
• Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
  Before we proceed to Questions on Promised Legislation, I call on the Government Chief Whip to propose an amendment to today's business.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (48 speeches)
  The crisis in the health service is breaking daily records, with previously unheard of cases of human misery being experienced across the country. We have seen older people being left on...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (93 speeches)
  As is customary, I will call on group leaders or their representatives. I ask everyone to try to ensure that all Members are accommodated. There should be brevity and questions should be on...
• Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (First-Time Buyers) Bill 2019, taken on Wednesday, 27 November 2019. On the...
• Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill is being introduced to extend the power of the liable relatives unit of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (13 speeches)
    I thank the office of An Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for a Topical Issue debate this evening. I am very glad the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh, is here to take...
  • Garda Resources (4 speeches)
    The wider Coolock area is currently in the midst of a cycle of savage violence related to the illegal drugs trade. Last Sunday, a 22 year old postman, Eoin Boylan, was brutally murdered in his...
  • Work Permits Eligibility (4 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. We all appreciate that the critical skills visa is an important one and we all want it to function. It has...
  • Road Projects (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming into the House and I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this important topic for the Topical Issue debate. I want to speak to the Minister about the...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2019:...