Dáil debates

Thursday, 5 November 2020

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy John Lahart) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Job Creation (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of jobs created under the previous Action Plan for Rural Development 2017-2019 in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if she...
    • Co-Working Facilities (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has considered establishing co-working spaces in rural areas to facilitate persons working remotely and keep them in their...
    • LEADER Programmes (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the LEADER funding programme; if there are plans for this programme to be extended to 2021 and beyond; and if she will...
    • LEADER Programmes (23 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the development of a State-led rural development programme to bridge the gap between the winding up of the existing LEADER...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Community Development Initiatives (15 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she will take to encourage and promote remote working; if additional funding was secured as part of budget 2021 to support...
    • Harbours and Piers (9 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to progress phase 3 of the development of Caladh Mór pier on Inis Meáin. [34022/20]
    • LEADER Programmes (10 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the consultation that has taken place with stakeholders on the development of a transitional LEADER programme to 2023; and...
    • Library Services (10 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work of her Department to support public libraries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34090/20]
    • Community Development Initiatives (12 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the additional funding secured by her Department in budget 2021 to support remote working initiatives; her views on the benefits of...
    • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the allocation to date provided under Covid-19 stability funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34087/20]
    • National Broadband Plan (9 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the timeframe for the planned remaining broadband connection points in County Kerry to be completed. [34158/20]
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
    Le cúplá lá anuas, tá admhaithe ag an Tánaiste gur thug sé cáipéis rúnda dá chara ina raibh 130 leathanach agus achan cheann dóibh...
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (41 speeches)
    Twenty-six Deputies have already indicated. I ask that we keep the questions and answers concise and we will try to get to everyone.
  • Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (54 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • 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 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Martin Kenny - to discuss...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Maternity Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to deal with this important issue, which concerns the midwifery-led unit in Cavan General Hospital. I am sure he has been briefed on the...
    • Local Authority Services (7 speeches)
      As I am sure the Minister of State is aware, there have been difficulties with the local authority veterinary service in recent years. The county veterinary officers do much of the veterinary...
  • Education (Admission to Schools) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage [Private Members] (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend Part X (Admission to Schools) of the Education Act 1998 insofar as it relates to taking into account a student’s connection to a school by virtue of a family...
  • Education (Admission to Schools) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will be sharing time with Deputy Ó Ríordáin if he arrives in time, or I would appreciate it if the Ceann Comhairle would...