Dáil debates
Thursday, 12 November 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Covid-19 Tests (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for Covid-19 testing facilities at ports and airports; the form of testing that will be used; the cost travellers will face; if...
- Anti-Social Behaviour (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to protect front-line workers who use public transport from those who are not following public health advice; and if he will make...
- Driver Test (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to deal with the long waiting list of persons now waiting for a driver test and for driver licence appointments;...
- Light Rail Projects (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand the DART+ programme beyond the plans announced in view of the fact that significant commuter populations are already...
- Trade Strategy (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the State should be involved in creating and expanding shipping routes directly to the Continent in preparation for...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Transport Infrastructure Provision (12 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve micromobility infrastructure in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35771/20]
- Transport Infrastructure Provision (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the development of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy, CMATS, and the need for a bus rapid transit system in Cork....
- Ferry Services (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans in place to ensure access for foot passengers on ferry services to France. [35795/20]
- Regional Airports (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his response to the planned one-month suspension of flights from Knock airport; the way in which he will protect jobs and...
- Driver Test (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to ensure that all driving instructors will be given access to shelter and handwashing and toilet facilities at RSA...
- Bus Services (10 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase both the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleet numbers in the coming years; the expected extra capacity that will...
- Rural Transport Services (6 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the expansion of the Local Link and Rural Link bus services to reduce isolation for persons living in rural areas....
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 speeches)
On 3 September during Leaders' Questions, I raised the findings of the review into the provisions of gynaecology services in Letterkenny University Hospital with the Minister for the Environment,...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (73 speeches)
There are 31 Deputies indicating. If we can have concise questions and answers, we will get through as many of them as possible.
- Organisation of Working Time (Amendment) (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 to establish procedures for an employee’s right to disconnect from...
- Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide employees working remotely with a right to switch off from out of working hours work-related electronic...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding the Order of Business of Tuesday, 10 November 2020, that No. 9f, motion re the facility to postpone sections of the Finance Bill 2020, be taken now without debate...
- Finance Bill 2020: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That in the case of the Finance Bill 2020 and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, it shall be in order for the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform and...
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31...
- Message from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
The Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann has completed its consideration under Standing Order 30 of the request from the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to...
- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (37 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 Verona Murphy - to...
- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (6 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to address the Dáil Chamber on the Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020 following...
- Investment Limited Partnership (Amendment) 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) to 181(1).
- Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Home Care Packages (8 speeches)
I wish to raise a very sensitive and emotive issue relating to the delivery of home care support services. Changes to the disability home support packages are causing immense distress and...
- Suicide Incidence (6 speeches)
Last year, I stood here to appeal for help from the then Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and for an immediate reply in the wake of a series of harrowing suicides which...
- Commission for Regulation of Utilities (6 speeches)
Both Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan and I are delighted that you allowed us to raise this hugely important issue, a Cheann Comhairle. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities granted a 66%...
- Search and Rescue Service Provision (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this Topical Issue matter and the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, for taking the place of the Minister for Defence. Our search and rescue operators...
- Regulation of Private Security Firms Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is unacceptable that there is no regulation governing the activities of the personnel who enforce court orders, including orders for...
