Dáil debates

Thursday, 15 October 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 (1 speech)
  Question No. 1 is in the name of Deputy O'Reilly but will be asked by Deputy Quinlivan.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if his Department will consider the establishment of an Industrial Development Authority or similar styled body specifically to focus...
  • Sick Pay Scheme (5 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the status of his work in relation to the introduction of a statutory sick pay scheme here; the level of stakeholder engagements he has...
  • Flexible Work Practices (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will undertake the necessary legislative and tax changes to ensure that remote working and-or home working are recognised as...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the specific measures he will provide to SMEs and the self-employed in the event of further restrictions to combat Covid-19. [30838/20]
  • Regional Development (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the measures he will take to ensure the viability of businesses and SMEs in the regions post-Brexit that will deliver a fair...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he is satisfied that the budget of 2021 sufficiently addresses the unemployment issues arising from Covid-19; and if he will make a...
  • Pharmaceutical Sector (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the status of a site (details supplied). [25953/20]
  • Grant Payments (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if the deadline for the restart grant plus can be extended past the end of September 2020; and if the extended deadline of October 2020...
  • Disability Services Provision (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the role his Department plays in promoting disability inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30595/20]
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will report on the SME growth task force and explain the long-term vision for supports for SMEs here; and if he will make a...
  • Health and Safety Authority (7 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he is satisfied with the level of funding allocated to his Department for its responsibilities regarding the welfare of workers,...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the steps he intends taking to support trade, enterprise and employment during the current pandemic, particularly in those sectors...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (6 speeches)
    19. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the steps being taken to address urgently the crisis facing businesses and traders in Dublin city as a consequence of significantly...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (32 speeches)
  This morning, the people of Cavan, Monaghan and my own county, Donegal, woke up to the news that level-4 restrictions would be introduced to stem the rising number of Covid-19 infections. I am...
• Tributes on Retirement of Captain of the Guard (2 speeches)
  Before proceeding to Questions on Promised Legislation, of which we have very many, I wish to bring to the attention of the House a very special matter. Today we bid farewell to our Captain of...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (52 speeches)
  I wish to take this opportunity to wish John a very long, happy and healthy retirement. I wish to raise with the Tánaiste the issue of the Debenhams workers, now out for six months....
• Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (30 speeches)
  Debate resumed on the following Financial Resolution: -(Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation)
• 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 27A and the name of the member in each case: (1) Deputy Fergus O'Dowd - to...
• Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (4 speeches)
  Debate resumed on the following Financial Resolution: -(Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation)
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Aviation Industry (35 speeches)
    We have given a double period to the first issue, which is the decision by Ryanair to close its Cork and Shannon bases. We start with Deputy O'Rourke and each Deputy has one minute.
  • Broadband Infrastructure (15 speeches)
    Deputy Michael Moynihan wants to discuss the provision of high-speed broadband throughout north Cork. I presume Kiskeam is top of the list.
  • Agriculture Industry (6 speeches)
    We welcome the Minister of State, Senator Pippa Hackett, to the House. It is my first time to meet her in this capacity and I want to avail of the opportunity to congratulate her on her...