Dáil debates
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Ordú don Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bille dá ngairtear Acht do leasú agus do leathnú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003; do leasú Acht na nGiúiréithe, 1976; agus do dhéanamh socrú i...
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (5 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." Mar Aire Stáit don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, fáiltím roimh an deis seo labhairt sa Dáil...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Northern Ireland (26 speeches)
32. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of efforts to restore the institutions in Northern Ireland in view of the fact that the 13 January 2020 deadline is fast...
- EU Development (7 speeches)
34. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland plans to play a constructive role in the EU and ensure its objectives are met now that a new European Commission is...
- Brexit Negotiations (12 speeches)
36. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views as to the required next steps in the Brexit negotiations; the way in which he plans to ensure the unique interests of Ireland are...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Overseas Development Aid Provision (9 speeches)
37. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expected percentage of official development assistance, ODA, and gross national income in 2020 following the recent budget 2020...
- Citizenship Status (8 speeches)
38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a report will be provided on his latest meeting with a person (details supplied) regarding their legal challenge in relation to the...
- Passport Services (12 speeches)
39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider installing passport printing facilities at the Cork passport office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53389/19]
- Ministerial Meetings (7 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the outcomes of his meeting in November 2019 with the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the Secretary of State...
- Human Rights (10 speeches)
41. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on violations of human rights in Xinjiang and Hong Kong; the further steps he and his EU colleagues will take, including...
- Middle East Peace Process (8 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made at European Union and international levels to advance a two-state solution and to prevent the ongoing and systematic...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (17 speeches)
As this is the last sitting day before Christmas, it is appropriate to take the opportunity before we move to Leaders' Questions to express my sincere thanks to all Members of the House,...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
The insurance crisis is having its most immediate and telling impact on the childcare sector. Up to 1,300 providers have been left without insurance cover following a letter from their broker,...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (114 speeches)
Given all the Taoiseach said on Leaders' Questions, I am sure he must be aware of the case of Eoin Ward, who has been on a waiting list for four years for a scoliosis operation. His mother was...
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: Appointment of Representatives (1 speech)
I wish to inform the House that the following persons have been selected and nominated as representatives from Ireland to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe until the end of...
- 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 Aindrias Moynihan - to...
- Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) (Cross Border Crime Agency) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the amendment of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 in order to...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That Revised Estimates for the Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2020, be presented to the Dáil and circulated to members and be referred to Select Committees,...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (10 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that discusses agricultural matters; and when it will next meet. [50203/19]
- Cabinet Committees (21 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that discusses environment matters; and when it will next meet. [50204/19]
- Ministerial Travel (15 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach the policy regarding the use of the Government jet in his Department [50346/19]
- EU Issues (12 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach his views on the EU reform proposals that President Macron is attempting to implement. [50348/19]
- Post-European Council: Statements (15 speeches)
I attended the meeting of the European Council and the eurozone summit in Brussels on Thursday, 12 December, and Friday, 13 December. At the European Council meeting on Thursday, we discussed...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Local Area Plans (8 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this matter for debate.
- Childcare Services (11 speeches)
I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue today. I acknowledge that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, was before the Joint Committee on Children and Youth...
- Mental Health Services Provision (10 speeches)
Jigsaw has operated youth mental health services in Moorfield, Clondalkin, for several years. The services are well regarded in the community and those who have availed of them speak highly of...
- Rail Services (34 speeches)
If the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport were to use the 16.33, 17.33 or 18.35 service from Connolly Station to travel to any of the towns along the Wicklow and Wexford coast that are...
- Message from the Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Appropriation Bill 2019, without recommendation. Seanad Éireann has also passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019, without amendment. Seanad...
- Environmental Policy: Motion [Private Members] (28 speeches)
I move: “That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — environmental pollution and degradation are all too often the by-products of our economy; — the European Union...
- Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017: From the Seanad (10 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Pensions (Amendment) (No.3) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2017, taken on Thursday, 12 December 2019. On the question, "That the Bill be now read...
- Section 39 Organisations: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin on Tuesday, 17 December 2019:
- Environmental Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Sean Sherlock on Wednesday, 18 December 2019: “That Dáil Éireann:
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (60 speeches)
I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the transition statement which has been published and laid before the House. There are a number of developments even since then. Deputy Dooley...