Dáil debates

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Death of Ruth Morrissey: Expressions of Sympathy (3 speeches)
  I call the Taoiseach to make a short statement in regard to the late Ruth Morrissey, following which I will call on Members to rise for a minute's silence to commemorate the life of Ms Morrissey.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (57 speeches)
  The woman we have just respected, Ruth Morrissey, passed away on Sunday. As the Taoiseach is aware, Ruth was one of hundreds of women impacted upon by failures in the CervicalCheck screening...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (123 speeches)
  The House has agreed that, for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency only, the rapporteur's report of the Order of Business shall not be read out but shall be taken as read. There are,...
• Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2020: First Stage (8 speeches)
  I call Deputy Colm Burke or Deputy Higgins to move the motion seeking leave to introduce their Bill.
• Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle: Motion (2 speeches)
  Before the break I should have asked someone to move No. a6, motion re election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Will the Taoiseach move the motion?
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Social Dialogue (6 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to establish a unit in his Department to co-ordinate social dialogue. [15951/20]
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 speeches)
    2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the discussions he has had with other heads of government since he assumed his position. [16788/20]
  • Programme for Government (36 speeches)
    5. To ask the Taoiseach the timeline for the implementation of the programme for Government. [16789/20]
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Ministerial Advisers (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of special advisers employed across all Departments, disaggregated by Department; the annual salary of each special adviser;...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the learning that has occurred from Covid-19 planning; and the measures that can be implemented into the future regarding public policy...
  • Public Procurement Contracts (7 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there have been reforms to the procurement process with regard to the issue of guaranteed maximum price contracts to ensure that...
  • Capital Allowances (4 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the agreed capital ceilings for each Department in tabular form; if there have been changes in respect of committed and pre-committed...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Flood Prevention Measures (5 speeches)
    14. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood relief works on the Templemore to Borrisoleigh road, County Tipperary. [16806/20]
  • Flood Relief Schemes (8 speeches)
    15. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if additional funding will be provided in 2020 to local authorities for flood relief schemes; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • State Properties (7 speeches)
    16. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the research undertaken on foot of the Spending Review 2018, Analysis of OPW Spending on State Rents, in particular on the balance...
  • Public Procurement Contracts (8 speeches)
    17. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the public procurement threshold will be increased from €25,000 in view of the impact it is having on SMEs; and if he will make...
  • Public Expenditure Policy (8 speeches)
    18. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the guidelines he has issued to Departments in the context of complying with expenditure guidelines and meeting the various targets this...
  • Heritage Centres (8 speeches)
    20. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has reviewed the plans for the remainder of the 2020 season in respect of Sceilg Mhichíl, County Kerry, in view of the...
  • Public Sector Pay (6 speeches)
    21. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to engage with public sector trade unions on a successor to the public sector agreement; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Labour Employer Economic Forum (5 speeches)
    22. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider implementing a policy to allow an organisation (details supplied) to have a seat on the Labour Employer Economic...
  • Heritage Sites (5 speeches)
    23. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of the Office of Public Works with respect to the historic buildings, monuments and artifacts within the Cherrywood strategic...
  • Departmental Projects (7 speeches)
    24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will examine the potential of existing and future flood prevention embankments and similar infrastructure to double as walking and...
• Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring forward the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020. This is another important piece of legislation that is part of...
• Early Years Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (59 speeches)
  This business is to conclude in two hours, in the usual way. I understand that Deputy Funchion is sharing time.
• 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 Jennifer Murnane...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
    The first matter submitted is in the name of Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor. The Deputy wants to talk about the funding for the new building for the Holy Angels School for Children with...
  • Data Protection (4 speeches)
    This is a rather complex and long-running case, the consequences of which reach into many areas of public policy. It will have implications for Brexit, foreign direct investment and foreign...
  • EU Bodies (4 speeches)
    I wish the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, all the best in his new brief and congratulate him on his appointment to the role. I am sure he will continue the excellent work done previously by...
  • Wastewater Treatment (10 speeches)
    Since I was elected, wastewater treatment is a recurring issue raised by communities in Cork South-West. I am focusing on the cases of Belgooly and Shannonvale tonight but I will send details to...