Dáil debates

Tuesday, 3 December 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Freagra ar Eascairí - Return of Writs: Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal, Dublin Mid-West and Wexford - Introduction of New Members (14 speeches)
    I call on the Clerk of the Dáil to announce the returns to the by-election writs for the constituencies of Cork North-Central, Dublin Fingal, Dublin Mid West and Wexford.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (46 speeches)
    I remind all leaders and those posing questions to watch the clock.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (191 speeches)
    The business this week shall be as set out in the second revised report of the Business Committee dated 2 December 2019. In relation to today's business, it is proposed that No. 14, motion re...
  • 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 Sean Fleming - to...
  • Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a period of paid leave as a consequence of domestic violence and for that purpose to amend the Organisation of...
  • Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2019, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil...
  • Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
    I move: THAT section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999) be amended to provide for the specified rate of stamp duty in respect of an insured person in respect of...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (1 speech)
    It is proposed that we have just two groups of questions, with a total of 30 minutes for questions to the Taoiseach. Is that agreed? Agreed.
    • Biotechnology Industry (10 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the role his officials have in implementing the bio-economy framework which was launched a year ago; and the actions that have been taken since. [47452/19]
    • Departmental Staff Data (14 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff employed in the Britain and Northern Ireland affairs section of his Department. [47453/19]
  • Estimates for Public Services 2019: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31...
  • Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Personal Injuries Commission (7 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal injury...
    • IDA Ireland Jobs Data (11 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she has taken to ensure that jobs created here by client companies of IDA Ireland are of decent quality and offer decent pay...
    • Small and Medium Enterprises (7 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for the implementation of the recommendations emanating from the OECD review of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Ireland...
    • IDA Ireland Jobs Data (7 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number and location of jobs secured by the IDA in the past three years in south-west County Cork, in particular the three...
    • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has had engagement with the task force on climate-related financial disclosures; and if she is considering promoting...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Employment Rights (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the work she is carrying out in respect of the right to disconnect; if she will consider the development of guidelines for employers...
    • Company Registration (8 speeches)
      45. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of companies by size that had filed with the new Register of Beneficial Ownership, which is overseen by the Companies...
    • Industrial Development (7 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the changes in policy that are proposed to ensure the accelerated growth of the indigenous high-tech industrial sector; and if she will...
    • Corporation Tax Regime (7 speeches)
      47. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the discussions taking place between her Department and the relevant development agencies to reposition enterprise policy in view of...
    • Job Creation (8 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the efforts she is making in conjunction with the IDA to secure foreign direct investment to rural parts of south County Kildare. [49752/19]
    • Job Creation (26 speeches)
      50. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to address the quality of jobs in the south east and the need for further investment there; and if she will make a statement...
    • Harbours and Piers Development (10 speeches)
      51. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to proposals to establish a new enterprise at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Court Sittings (4 speeches)
      I raise the decision to cancel the High Court list in Kilkenny at short notice. When the High Court sits in Kilkenny each year it deals with quite a number of cases pretty efficiently. It was...
    • Aquaculture Licence Applications (10 speeches)
      Táim iontach buíoch den Dáil go bhfuil seans againn é seo a phlé tráthnóna inniu. There is huge anger and disbelief within the communities of Cloughaneely,...
    • Pharmacy Services (4 speeches)
      I am glad to have the opportunity to raise this important matter. I, and I am sure most Deputies, have had recent discussions with their community pharmacies, particularly over the weekend. I...
    • School Enrolments (7 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for taking this Topical Issue debate, which deals with the crisis in the number of secondary school places in Dublin Fingal. The Minister recently paid a visit to Skerries...
  • Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (24 speeches)
    There are a number of amendments, some of which are grouped. Amendments Nos. 1, 3, 5 to 7, inclusive, and 11 are grouped and may be discussed together.
  • Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government: Motion [Private Members] (292 speeches)
    I move: “That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the most recently published homeless figures stand at a record 10,397, with 6,524 adults and 3,873 children classified as...
  • Personal Statement by Member (6 speeches)
    I have been a Member of this House for 33 years and I have never heard such slanderous, vicious, malicious, vindictive and false allegations as have been made against me here tonight. I want to...
  • Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Murphy on Tuesday, 3 December 2019: