Dáil debates
Thursday, 24 September 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle 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)
- School Transport (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the funding shortfall at Meath Local Link, which has led to school bus transport from Ratoath to Navan...
- Taxi Regulations (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the demands of representative groups of taxi drivers will be agreed to, namely, to dissolve the taxi advisory committee and instead...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to protect and ensure the future viability of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Covid-19 Tests (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the trials of proposed pre-flight airport testing and airport protocols before entry here; the stage of the process; the...
- Regional Airports (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports being put in place to ensure the economic viability of regional airports, such as Ireland West Airport Knock, which are facing...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Rail Network (23 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that will be taken in 2020 and the resources that will be made available for the development of the western rail corridor; and if...
- Bus Services (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the frequency of bus services between mid-Cork villages and the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Transport Infrastructure Provision (9 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the MetroLink development as of September 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25666/20]
- Bus Services (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 229 of 8 September 2020, the specific supports to be provided for small coach operators in view of...
- Light Rail Projects (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to extend the Luas to Bray, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25822/20]
- Park and Ride Facilities (5 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that park and ride facility for the east and west side of Galway city has been an objective of...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle agus leis an Aire. Sa tseachtain atá amach romhainn, tiocfaidh deireadh leis an sos a dtugtar do shealbhóirí morgáistí...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (54 speeches)
KBC Bank Ireland has been fined €18.3 million for taking €154 million from 3,700 of its customers. The bank did not just wrongly take the money from those accounts but in 11 cases...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 8b, motion re the Third Report of the Committee of Selection, shall be taken now without debate and any division demanded thereon...
- Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: (a) approves the Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Citizenship for Children) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to restore the eligibility of all persons born in the island of Ireland to Irish citizenship, to extend the eligibility for...
- EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (34 speeches)
I am grateful for the opportunity to update the House on developments in recent months with respect to Brexit. As I have said previously in this House, despite the continued focus of the...
- 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 Jennifer Murnane...
- EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (13 speeches)
I now call on Deputy Fitzpatrick, who is sharing with Deputy Tóibín.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- DEIS Scheme (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue matter and know that she will relay my concerns to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Foley. I have a deep concern that in...
- Insurance Industry Regulation (4 speeches)
I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to discuss the issue of dual pricing. It is important that we acknowledge the work of our parliamentary colleague, Deputy Doherty, in respect of...
- Healthcare Policy (7 speeches)
I was contacted by a constituent both of mine and the Minister of State named Natasha and she asked me to read into the record her experience. She states: I want to tell you my story and I...
- Tuberculosis Eradication Programme (5 speeches)
I note that the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Martin Heydon, is here. Since this his first Dáil appearance in this role for which I have...
- Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." In 2011, the Law Reform Commission published a report, entitled Legal Aspects of Professional Home Care. It set out clear recommendations...
