Dáil debates
Thursday, 16 July 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy John Lahart) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, on the good news of his recent appointment.
- Mortgage Lending (10 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken and will take to prohibit the accrual of interest during the moratorium period for mortgage breaks taken in the context of Covid-19;...
- Apple Escrow Account (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to respond to the ruling of the General Court of the European Union in regard to a case (details supplied) which was due on 15 July...
- Corporation Tax (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on recent findings regarding the effective rate of tax paid by certain companies here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16465/20]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Mortgage Lending (8 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some financial institutions are declining mortgage applications in cases in which applicants are on the...
- Credit Unions (11 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a new credit unions Act; his views on the recommendations from a recent report (details supplied) by an organisation; if he will amend the Credit...
- Student Accommodation (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Finance if third-level student accommodation providers that have refused to refund accommodation costs to students forced to leave college due to the Covid-19 pandemic...
- Wage Subsidy Scheme (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to employers that are paying their employees 70% of their wages using the TWSS but are making them work 100% of their former...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax treatment of the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment and payments under the temporary wage subsidy scheme; the way in which liability will be...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure persons are not charged interest on loan or mortgage deferrals by banks and other lending institutions, specifically such...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to ensure that profitable companies do not benefit from significant corporate welfare in the context of supports being made available...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
The tourism and hospitality sector supports around 270,000 jobs across the State. Some 68% of those jobs are outside of Dublin and in many parts of the country it is the principal source of...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (47 speeches)
Leaders' Questions have concluded almost miraculously on time. Before proceeding to questions on promised legislation, I wish to make a few housekeeping points. I am conscious of the fact that...
- Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2020: 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 prohibition on rent increases for all existing and...
- National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) and Provision of Central Treasury Services Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (77 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Estimates for Public Services 2020 (52 speeches)
The Minister has 20 minutes to make her statement. Members can use their time in an interactive manner with questions and answers.
- 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 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Neale Richmond - to...
- Tribute to Jack Charlton (2 speeches)
I want to bring something that is very important to the attention of the House. At a meeting of the Business Committee earlier, Deputy Griffin proposed, and the committee agreed, that we pay...
- Maternity Leave Benefit Extension: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Claire Kerrane on 14 July 2020:
- Employment Rights: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Gary Gannon on Wednesday, 15 July 2020:
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
Before commencing, the House must agree the arrangements for next week's proceedings of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response. Those arrangements were notified in the report of the Business...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (1 speech)
We will now proceed with those matters selected for Topical Issue debate. I ask those Members not participating to leave the Chamber quietly please as the Dáil remains in session.
- Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter for debate. I wish the new Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, well in his work, which is so important for many individuals,...
- Tourism Promotion (10 speeches)
I thank the Minister with responsibility for tourism, Deputy Eamon Ryan, for taking the time to take this important debate. We are here today to discuss Shannon Heritage. It is part of the...
- Football Association of Ireland (7 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle and wish all of the new Ministers well in their portfolios. It is nothing personal; this is business. As the Minister knows, the memorandum of understanding, MOU,...
- EU Regulations (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this item, which might be described as a niche issue but potentially affects tens of thousands of people across the country. As the Minister of...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Financial Provisions (Covid-19) Bill 2020, without amendment.
- Messages from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
The Standing Business Committee has completed its consideration, under Standing Order 30, of: The request by the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to waive the requirement for...
