Dáil debates

Thursday, 19 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)
  • Budget 2021 (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of additional funding allocated by her Department in budget 2021 above the allocation outlined in the Revised Estimates...
  • Arts Policy (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to seek a basic income pilot scheme for those working in the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37747/20]
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (13 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the Irish step dance community has been denied the right to run indoor solo classes following a pod system and adhering...
  • Maoiniú d'Eagrais Ghaeilge (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht míniú a thabhairt ar a laghad maoinithe breise a fógraíodh d’Fhoras na Gaeilge i mbuiséad 2021 chun...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Arts Funding (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the arts and culture recovery task force has concluded its work; the key recommendations made; and when they will be published....
  • Radio Broadcasting (9 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she plans to introduce further supports for the local radio sector other than the €2.5 million made available earlier in...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide grants and supports to the self-employed and sole traders who work in the arts, entertainment, music and event...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has engaged with all stakeholders in the areas of tourism, culture, arts, Gaeltacht, sport and media with a...
  • Irish Language (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on amending section 9 of the Official Languages Act 2003 and the 2008 regulations to include a provision similar to that...
  • Tourism Industry (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the supports from a tourism perspective that will be provided to a company (details supplied) in order to help it keep its key...
  • Irish Language (7 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there will be any funding difference between Scéim Pobal Gaeilge located in an area with an Irish language network or a...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (6 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider the creation of a Covid-19 media task force to address the ongoing crisis in the sector in the short term as a...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (40 speeches)
  I have a number of questions for the Tánaiste concerning the appointment of the former Attorney General, Mr. Justice Séamus Woulfe, to the Supreme Court. The Government has so far...
• Tribute to Brian McNamara (1 speech)
  Before proceeding to Questions on Promised Legislation, I think it is appropriate that the House would acknowledge the recent retirement of Brian McNamara, the Oireachtas chef. He has left us...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (70 speeches)
  Many people have indicated but we will start with Deputy Pearse Doherty.
• Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for amendments to the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, to extend the definition of persons to which the Act applies,...
• Estimates for Public Services 2020: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the Further Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
• Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (28 speeches)
  I very much welcome the opportunity to make a statement on this important issue and to listen to the contributions of colleagues. It is important to look at how we can come together to combat...
• 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) Deputies Thomas Pringle and...
• Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (31 speeches)
  I very much welcome the opportunity to update the House on some of the work of the new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science just under five months on from...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Wind Energy Generation (6 speeches)
    As the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, knows, this last week has seen a devastating bog slide at Meenbog, near Ballybofey. Thousands of tonnes of peat have slid down into the river on...
  • Pyrite Incidence (4 speeches)
    Before I commence, I want to welcome what the Minister of State said, namely, that while wind farms and renewable energy are essential for our future, that cannot be to the detriment of the...
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    I bring to the attention of the House concerns over the staffing issues that will affect the diabetes clinic service in Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Several constituents have contacted...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (4 speeches)
    I want to raise the need for the Government to rethink its Covid-19 advertising strategy. The message is not tough enough and it is not cutting through. The HSE's advertising campaign has...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020 and has made amendments thereto.
• Special Committee on Covid-19 Response Final Report: Motion (29 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response entitled 'Special Committee on Covid-19 Response – Final Report', copies...