Dáil debates
Thursday, 22 October 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Parole Boards (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she plans to implement the Parole Act 2019 and establish a parole board; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- Citizenship Applications (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to amend the rules in relation to applying for Irish citizenship, primarily the cost for those persons that have been...
- Garda Misconduct Allegations (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will publish the report of Mr. Justice Clyde pursuant to the section 42 inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent; and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (1 speech)
Question No. 4 is in my name. With the permission of the House, I will move that question further down the list and ask it when I leave the Chair. We will move to Question No. 9 as the Deputies...
- Legislative Programme (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to criminalise adults who groom children to commit crimes, as outlined in the programme for Government. [31241/20]
- Legislative Measures (11 speeches)
6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the transfer of functions will take place from her Department of matters relating to discrimination in...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria for groups and or organisations to access funding made available by her Department to community and voluntary groups...
- Legislative Reviews (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will commission a review of the effects of changes in the law regarding the offence of prostitution and specifically the...
- Public Inquiries (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the demand for a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on...
- Gangland Crime (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline progress in the fight against organised crime and the activities and membership of organised criminal gangs;...
- Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the physical renovations being made to existing courthouses and Garda stations to prevent the spread of Covid-19; and if Tralee...
- Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding tackling violent crimes involving knives; the new initiatives under way to address the issue; and if she...
- Domestic Violence Services (6 speeches)
14. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on whether an additional €400,000 in additional funding will be sufficient for organisations and groups...
- Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion (15 speeches)
I move: That Dail Éireann resolves that the amendments to and other modifications of the Mental Health Act 2001 (No. 25 of 2001) effected by Part 5 of the Emergency Measures in the Public...
- Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (30 speeches)
To prevent any confusion, the debate on the motion will adjourn at noon for Leaders' Questions and will resume in the afternoon. I call the Minister to move the motion. He has 20 minutes.
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Climate Action has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2020: Vote 29 - Communications,...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 speeches)
This has been a tough week for the women of Ireland. Last night, we had a heartwrenching and emotional debate on the Government's proposals to seal the records of survivors of mother and baby...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (43 speeches)
That concludes today's Leaders' Questions. We move to Questions on Promised Legislation. We have 31 names to hand, 14 of which have been carried forward from earlier in the week. I call Deputy...
- Latent Defects Redress Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish a Latent Defects Redress Board, the functions of which shall be, inter alia,to provide resolution to ordinary...
- Residential Tenancies (Extension of Eviction Ban) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to extend the ban on evictions and rent increases and for that purpose to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. At the...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence has completed its consideration of Votes 28, 35 and 36 for the year ending 31 December 2020.
- Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed) (68 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly on 22 October 2020:
- Railway Safety (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents Involving Certain Railways) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 speech)
Bill reported without amendment and received for final consideration.
- Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (61 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Second Stage (33 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle and all Deputies and Senators for facilitating the urgent passage of this critical legislation through...
- Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (46 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (1 speech)
I move: It is proposed, notwithstanding the Resolutions of the Dáil of 10th September, 2020 and 21st October, 2020, that - (a) the schedule for the Dáil sitting week contained in...
- Fourth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: (a) approves the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020 (1 speech)
I move the following Revised Estimates: Vote 28 — Foreign Affairs (Further Revised Estimate) That a sum not exceeding €225,444,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come...
- Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
We must now return to a postponed division relating to the Ministerial Power (Repeal) (Ban Co-Living and Build to Rent) Bill 2020, taken on Tuesday, 20 October 2020. On the question, "That the...
- Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion (Resumed) (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Mary Butler, on Thursday, 22 October 2020:
- Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed) (8 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, on Thursday, 22 October 2020: