Dáil debates
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy John Lahart) i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Regional Airports: Motion [Private Members] (24 speeches)
I move: "That Dáil Éireann: recognises the vital strategic role occupied by the aviation sector in the development of the national economy and the importance of maintaining...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (4 speeches)
Before proceeding to Leaders' Questions, I wish to share some good news with Members. The Convention Centre Dublin has been recognised as Europe's leading meetings and conference centre for 2020...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
The Government came to office four months ago promising to take major action on housing. The harrowing stories from people whose lives have been ruined by the housing crisis are well known to...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (58 speeches)
Monday was equal pay day in Ireland, meaning that from now until the end of this year women across Ireland will effectively work for free due to the gender pay gap of over 14%. I am sure the...
- Planning and Development (Protect Social Housing) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 and to repeal section 97 subsection (3B). I seek leave to introduce the...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 215 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business the following Further Revised Estimates for the Public Services for...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2020: Vote 20 — Garda...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2020, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to...
- Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolution (4 speeches)
I move: 1. THAT PART 35A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, which applies transfer pricing rules to certain arrangements between associated persons, be amended in the manner and to the extent...
- Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú) 2019: Tarchur chuig Roghchoiste [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee (2 speeches)
The proposal is to discharge the order made on 8 October 2020 referring the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019 to the Select Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the President of the European Council. [33560/20]
- Covid-19 Pandemic (20 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will next meet. [33561/20]
- Taoiseach's Communications (10 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach if he has had recent communications with the US ambassador to Ireland; and if so, if he will report on those communications. [33426/20]
- 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 Gino Kenny - to discuss...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimate for public services for the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Middle East (5 speeches)
First, I send our condolences and solidarity to Saeb Erekat, who was an international spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority and who passed away a number of days ago. Our solidarity is with...
- Nursing Staff (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for the opportunity to raise this issue today. I appreciate it relates to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and...
- Vaccination Programme (6 speeches)
The issue I want to raise relates to the flu vaccine, particularly in the context of its availability to GPs and pharmacies throughout the country. I am sure all Deputies have been contacted...
- Driver Test (4 speeches)
I raise the waiting times for driving test. While it is an issue nationally, the number is particularly bad in my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny. Of the two counties, County Carlow is...
- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (50 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Finance Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2020 taken on Thursday, 5 November. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division...
- Finance Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
- Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Duncan Smith on Wednesday, 5 November 2020: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Regional Airports: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McNamara on Wednesday, 11 November 2020:
- Finance Bill 2020: Financial Resolutions (1 speech)
Debate resumed on the following motion moved by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on Wednesday, 11 November 2020: