Dáil debates
Thursday, 5 December 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Eugene Murphy) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Bill 2019, without amendment.
- Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) 2019: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Estimates for Public Services 2019: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending 31 December 2019 - Votes 20 and Vote 24.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress in meeting commitments to improve the provision of public services in rural areas as the Department responsible for the...
- Regional Development (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the role of his Department in the development of the midlands following news that two power stations are set to close, which will give...
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the operational details of broadband connection points that will be provided within the first 12 months of the national broadband...
- Recreational Facilities (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the necessary funds and support will be provided to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to ensure the community supervised...
- Island Communities (8 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the policies of his Department on the islands, as requested by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Community Development Projects Funding (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the degree to which the support and services provided by his Department have been most regularly sought by communities nationwide; his...
- LEADER Programmes (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the Great Western Lakes project; if a copy of the feasibility study will be provided; and if he will make a statement on...
- Rural Development Plan (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timeline for the completion of the new Action Plan for Rural Development ; and if he has made a request seeking the transfer of...
- CLÁR Programme (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the allocation for the CLÁR scheme in 2020; his plans to change the scheme in 2020; and if he will make a statement...
- Common Agricultural Policy Reform (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he has fully engaged in the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, reform process to ensure his plans are rural proofed. [50297/19]
- Rural Development Policy (24 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to improve service provision in rural areas in view of the latest CSO figures released in respect of measuring distance to...
- Community Development Projects Funding (9 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the discussions held with Fingal County Council, the archdiocese of Dublin and the local community in Hartstown regarding the building...
- Rural Development Policy (5 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the interim progress reports of each of the six relevant local authorities in respect of the town and village pilot residential...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 speeches)
This morning's newspapers are covering the tragic story of the late Mrs. Margaret Callaghan, who died in January 2018. Our thoughts this morning are with her family and friends. Mrs. Callaghan...
- Visit of Sr. Consilio (1 speech)
On my own behalf and on behalf of the Ceann Comhairle, I want to welcome a very special lady to the Visitors Gallery, who is known the length and breadth of the country, Sr. Consilio. I was...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (36 speeches)
During the debate on the motion of no confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and his housing policy, I had another reason for expressing no...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (136 speeches)
We move to Questions on Promised Legislation. I will commence with those who did not have an opportunity to speak on Tuesday or Wednesday. I call Deputy Durkan.
- Waste Management (Amendment) (Regulator) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Waste Management Act 1996 to require the Minister to produce a report on the appointment of an independent...
- Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 (as amended) to provide for a rent freeze for all existing and new tenancies. ...
- Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2018, taken on Thursday, 28 November 2019. On the question, "That the...
- 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 Éamon Ó...
- Housing Solutions: Statements (66 speeches)
This is the second discussion on housing this week. This is an important issue and there is no harm in taking this opportunity to go back over some of the information we discussed earlier in the...
- Scouting Ireland: Statements (2 speeches)
I welcome this evening's debate on Scouting Ireland. There are many in this House who, quite rightly, have remained vigilant in respect of Scouting Ireland. I will listen carefully as I value...
- Road Safety Data (16 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a theacht anseo inniu. Is gá obair a dhéanamh ar na spotaí is measa de bhóithre náisiúnta na tíre. Rinne Gamma...
- Drugs Dealing (5 speeches)
I want to ask about the Government's approach to open drug dealing in my constituency of Dublin South-West. This is a scourge on our communities and there is an inadequate and weak response from...
- Cannabis for Medicinal Use (12 speeches)
I am grateful this Topical Issue matter has been taken. The subject, access to medicinal cannabis where there is a medical need, has caught the Irish public's imagination over the past three and...
- School Placement (4 speeches)
I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise the issue of the shortage of second level school places in Wexford and Gorey towns. I thank the Minister for being here to respond. ...
- Report on Examination of School Costs, School Facilities and Teaching Principals: Motion [Private Members] (11 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled ‘Report on Committee’s examination of School Costs,...
