Dáil debates
Thursday, 17 September 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Bernard J. Durkan) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
Note: Ministerial and Departmental titles have been updated in the Question text in anticipation of the relevant Government orders to give legal effect to the Taoiseach’s announcement in...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Regional Development (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she will take to address the growing regional inequalities here and specifically in the northern and western region, which has...
- Rural Transport Services (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has met with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on rural public transport challenges under Covid-19 regulations....
- Community Development Initiatives (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the provisions made for funding for community centres into 2021 due to the restrictions on local fundraising due to Covid-19 and the...
- Town and Village Renewal Scheme (8 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will extend the 2020 town and village renewal scheme outline for the accelerated measure in response to Covid-19 to enable more...
- Town and Village Renewal Scheme (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to roll out the town centre living initiative to other towns following the pilot project involving six towns; the criteria by...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Community Development Projects (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of organisations which applied for the community and voluntary stability fund; the number of applications granted; if the...
- LEADER Programmes (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to increase the funding of the LEADER action group in County Clare to assist in the economic recovery of the county; and if...
- Harbours and Piers (11 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the stage of progress regarding her plans to develop the pier on Inis Oírr. [24347/20]
- Social Isolation (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to address the increased isolation many persons in rural Ireland are facing as the country enters the first winter with...
- Road Signage (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will consider introducing a code of standardisation of road and pathway signage that must be used by community groups and local...
- Air Services Provision (10 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to investigate the provision of air services to Inishbofin Island; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24201/20]
- Adult Education Provision (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has considered setting up rural information pods and lectures in the community to facilitate adult learning within...
- Town and Village Renewal Scheme (8 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details of the grants awarded in County Clare under the Covid-19 town and village renewal scheme; and if she will make a statement...
- National Broadband Plan (3 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to increase digital infrastructure and connectivity in County Wexford in view of the increased number of persons working from...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
Ba mhaith liom ceist na monarchana feola a ardú leis an Tánaiste. Tá imní mhór ann anois faoi na figiúirí sna monarchana seo. Tá na gnáth-oibrithe...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (34 speeches)
On one occasion on which I raised this issue the Tánaiste said my contribution was "quite a diatribe". Perhaps he will be more considered in his response today given that since that time,...
- Sick Leave and Parental Leave (Covid-19) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for an entitlement for employees to paid leave during periods of illness or injury; to amend the entitlement to...
- Restoration of Private Members’ Bills: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 198, the Bills which lapsed on the dissolution of the 32nd Dáil, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order...
- Expenditure Response to Covid-19 Crisis: Statements (Resumed) (35 speeches)
The Labour Party slot has two minutes remaining. Is Deputy Nash availing of his two minutes?
- 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 Peadar Tóibín...
- Climate Action: Statements (31 speeches)
I am very happy to make this opening statement. I apologise that I was away from the Dáil yesterday, but I am very glad to be back. We have a major challenge in front of us, but it is...
- Message 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 Agriculture, Food and the Marine to waive the requirement for...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Social Welfare Eligibility (11 speeches)
We have a bumper edition of Topical Issues matters, I understand. The first is in the name of Deputy Darren O'Rourke. Is that right?
- Flood Prevention Measures (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue and I thank the Minister of State for making himself available to respond. I am aware of about 200 farms in south west Offaly, and some in east...
- Abortion Services Provision (6 speeches)
Is a Minister available to deal with my issue?
- Ambulance Service (4 speeches)
I have spoken to a number of paramedics in my home town of Thurles regarding a lack of resources in the south-east area that is resulting in a drainage of ambulances and paramedics from the...
- Garda Stations (6 speeches)
Have we a Minister present?
- State Examinations (6 speeches)
One of the great levellers of Irish society has been the leaving certificate examination. No matter who one was or where one came from, when one sat the examination, one knew one’s papers...
- School Accommodation (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for coming in to take these questions today. I wish to raise the issue of Greystones community college with her this evening. Greystones community college is a brand new...
- Road Projects (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and I am delighted that the Minister is here to debate it. I know he is extremely aware of this road and its fabled history, not just from...
- Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, for attending. It is a truism but one which cannot be said enough that rents in the private rental sector...
