Dáil debates

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
  I understand the Government Chief Whip has a business proposal to put to the House.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the renewable energy projects he will pursue to help reduce the reliance of Ireland on fossil fuels in view of the...
  • Cybersecurity Policy (7 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of preparedness of Ireland to protect against cyberattack; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Fuel Poverty (7 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on whether the quadrupling of the carbon tax over the next decade is going to disproportionately affect those...
  • Bord na Móna (7 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to support the retention and protection of employment under the just transition process in the...
  • North-South Interconnector (7 speeches)
    14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the North-South interconnector; if his attention has been drawn to the considerable local opposition to...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    15. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if reductions in broadband rollout time will be evenly distributed nationwide in view of commitments to seek to reduce...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will be provided to each home in north County Dublin under the national broadband plan; and if he will...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (5 speeches)
    17. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he expects to be in a position to achieve emission reduction targets in line with the programme for...
  • Climate Action Plan (7 speeches)
    18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he will work with the European Commission to advance a stronger national energy and climate plan, NECP, for 2030;...
  • Programme for Government (3 speeches)
    19. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the mission statement of his Department with particular reference to the main components of his brief; the timescale...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of progress of the national broadband plan; the amount spent to date; the number of homes and businesses that...
  • Climate Change Policy (6 speeches)
    21. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the new climate action Bill due to be published within 100 days of the current Government will incorporate all the...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to upgrade the broadband infrastructure in eastern areas of County Cork which has poor connectivity that is...
  • Wind Energy Generation (3 speeches)
    25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on improving the level of community ownership of windfarms here; his further views on whether the State should...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (61 speeches)
  I raise the issue of the sacking of the former Minister, Deputy Cowen. Many were left scratching their heads as to what changed between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. yesterday. The Taoiseach moved very...
• Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (23 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the nomination by the Taoiseach of Deputy Dara Calleary for appointment by the President to be a member of the Government. Pursuant to section...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (56 speeches)
  Some 38 Deputies have indicated, eight of them having been carried forward from yesterday. I plead with Members to stick to the one-minute time limit. I call Deputy McDonald.
• Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Cabinet Committees (25 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of Cabinet committees he has established; the membership of each; and the role and function of each. [15771/20]
  • Taoiseach's Communications (14 speeches)
    4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his telephone call with the UK Prime Minister. [15772/20]
  • Cabinet Committees (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [15950/20]
• Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (19 speeches)
  I will attend a meeting of the European Council this Friday and Saturday, 17 and 18 July 2020. While EU leaders have met five times in recent months by videoconference, and twice by...
• Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (76 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Second Stage (26 speeches)
  I congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment and I wish him success in his brief.
• Employment Rights: Motion [Private Members] (31 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — the structural problem of low pay in the Irish economy, resulting in many people living on the breadline, denying them the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Transport Policy (5 speeches)
    The Covid crisis has, for good or ill, led to a significant re-evaluation of what our communities can offer, what kind of public realm we have access to, and the primary role our immediate...
  • Substance Misuse (6 speeches)
    I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Frankie Feighan. We wish him well in his endeavours.
  • Hospital Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter and I join in the congratulations for the new Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. I would say that at one stage he felt he was down, but he was...
  • Drugs Crime (5 speeches)
    I call Deputy Ó Murchú to discuss the matter of drug crime in Dundalk, County Louth. The Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, is present. Congratulations on your appointment and we...