Dáil debates

Thursday, 12 December 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)
    I welcome Deputies to the House and wish them a good day on behalf of the people. I understand that Question No. 3, in the name of Deputy Calleary, will be taken last, which means that the...
    • Performing Arts (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the work she is undertaking to promote and protect the theatre industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52380/19]
    • Arts Council (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Arts Council is set to move offices to a less appropriate building; if her...
    • Arts Funding (9 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures she is taking to double arts funding by 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52178/19]
    • Hare Coursing (9 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the practice of licensing live hare coursing will be reviewed in view of recent opinion polls (details supplied) and the fact...
    • Údarás na Gaeltachta (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén soláthar airgeadais a cuireadh ar fáil d’Údarás na Gaeltachta don bhliain 2020; an ndéanfar...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Heritage Projects (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the important cultural and heritage projects of 2019; the extent to which she expects these and other projects to progress in 2020;...
    • Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (8 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cé mhéad oifigigh óige atá ag freastal ar na ceantair Ghaeltachta éagsúla; an bhfuil siad...
    • Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (9 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad é stádas Bhille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2017; cén dáta a fhoilseofar an Bille; agus an...
    • Heritage Projects (7 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for built heritage projects in County Kildare in 2020; the drawdown of funds for such projects in 2019; and...
    • Departmental Advertising Data (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount spent in 2019 on social media and digital advertising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52153/19]
    • Turf Cutting (7 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the relocation of turf cutters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51119/19]
    • National Raised Bog Management Plan (5 speeches)
      14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the rehabilitation of bogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51118/19]
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (33 speeches)
    Anyone who listened to Tommy Meskill's interview with Johnny Downey on "Morning Ireland" this morning will have been very moved. Jack Downey, Johnny's son, was 19. He was an accounting student....
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (70 speeches)
    This morning,journal.ie reports that Ireland's only paediatric pain consultant, Dr. Kevin McCarthy, has handed in his notice and said that the service is completely unsustainable. He has been...
  • Broadcasting (Amendment) (Protection of Journalism) Bill 2019: First Stage (4 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009 to make it a breach of contract or licence under the Act to prohibit a member of the...
  • Trade Union Bill 2019: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Trade Union Acts 1871 to 1990 to remove restrictions on trade union members engaging in strike action and...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2019: Motion (13 speeches)
    I move the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 6 - Chief State Solicitor's Office (Supplementary) That a supplementary sum not exceeding €5,000,000 be granted to defray the charge...
  • Messages from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Migration of Participating Securities Bill 2019 and has made no amendments...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2019: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Education and Skills has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2019: Vote 26.
  • 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 Robert Troy - to discuss...
  • Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
    I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019, taken on Tuesday, 10 December 2019. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a...
  • Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
  • Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Second Stage (14 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019. On 3 December last,...
  • Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
  • Racism Affecting Ethnic Minorities in Ireland: Statements (5 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to debate this important issue. Racist incidents can gain momentum quickly, in particular because of the extra oxygen provided by social media. Their effects can be...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Garda Stations (8 speeches)
      The need for a new Garda station in Macroom has been well established for a number of years. There was a threat to walk out of the station in 2010, health and safety reports were critical of the...
    • Felling Licences Applications (4 speeches)
      Following many phone calls and contacts, I am delighted to get the opportunity to raise this urgent matter with the Minister this evening. Many farmers, forestry contractors and sawmills...
    • Fire Service Staff (4 speeches)
      In February 2005, the retained firefighters in Bray fire station staged a day of protest over major concerns they had about the operation of the service in the area. They had a number of...
    • School Accommodation Provision (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for attending. I understand the Minister for Education and Skills cannot attend and I am okay with that such is the urgency of this issue. I am delighted to have a...
  • Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019, the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017, and the Industrial Development...
  • Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Labour Party's Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2017. I welcome my colleague, Deputy Brendan Ryan,...