Dáil debates
Thursday, 8 October 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy John Lahart) 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)
- Air Corps (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on plans for the provision of primary radar. [28523/20]
- Defence Forces Representative Organisations (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he will meet representative organisations of the Defence Forces and discuss the high-level implementation plan for strengthening the Defence...
- Army Barracks (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the site of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, will be examined as the potential national headquarters of the Army Reserve forces as part of a...
- Defence Forces Representative Organisations (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the reasoning behind the ongoing refusal to allow members of the Defence Forces to form an association with a union (details...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Personnel (14 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the working time directive will be implemented in the Defence Forces in order to ensure safe working conditions, increased work life balance...
- Cybersecurity Policy (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel with expertise in security, process development and threat intelligence assessment seconded to the national...
- Defence Forces Reserve (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the proposed enlistment number for the Reserve Defence Force for 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/20]
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on reports that personnel are leaving the Naval Service to join the Army due to issues related to pay and conditions; his views on the...
- Public Sector Pensions (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to bridge the gap of ten years between forced early retirement on age grounds in the Defence Forces and access to the...
- Defence Forces Strength (2 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which measures have been taken, or are being taken, to bring the strength of the Defence Forces, including the Army, Naval Service...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
Following its meeting on Sunday, the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, wrote to Government to outline their concerns about the increasing number of Covid cases throughout the State....
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (50 speeches)
Yesterday we raised the long-running concern that we have about section 39 workers and the need for the Government to intervene and ensure that thousands of workers secure pay justice. In...
- Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to place mental health on parity with physical health; to improve provision of mental health services; to increase the quality...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (29 speeches)
I move: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of Tuesday, that: (a) the Further Revised Estimate for public services for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020 (7 speeches)
I move the following Estimate for Public Services 2020: Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised Estimate) That a sum not exceeding €754,609,000 be...
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (9 speeches)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or the Order of the Dáil of 10th September, 2020, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements...
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Ordú don Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (24 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." Is cúis áthais dom tús a chur leis an díospóireacht maidir le Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú)...
- 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 Whitmore - to...
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
Question again put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Referral to Select Committee - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the Gaeltacht, pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the Gaeltacht has completed its consideration of the following Further Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- EU Regulations (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter for debate. This matter is of great concern to tens of thousands of people. I am glad the Minister of State at the Department...
- School Facilities (4 speeches)
I appreciate this being included on the Topical Issue agenda today. It is a local issue, especially in the parish of Ballyroan, where Sancta Maria College is located. I thank the Minister of...
- Trade Union Representation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will be sharing my time with Deputy Louise O'Reilly. I am honoured to bring the Trade Union Representation (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
- Covid-19: Statements (133 speeches)
Táimid chun déileáil le Uimh. 12a, ráiteas ón Aire Sláinte agus ceisteanna agus freagraí maidir le Covid-19. It is becoming something of a habit to be here...