Dáil debates

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (50 speeches)
    I am sure the Taoiseach will agree that the courage and resilience shown by the family of Pat Finucane in their battle with the British state is inspirational. Pat Finucane was killed in...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (201 speeches)
    The House has agreed that, for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency only, the rapporteur's report of the Order of Business shall be taken as read. There are three proposals arising from it....
  • Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to regulate wind turbines through providing limits on the exportation of product generated from wind turbines; protecting...
  • Measuring Quality of Life in Ireland Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to confer functions on the Central Statistics Office and the National Economic and Social Council in relation to the...
  • Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 so the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage may...
  • Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36)(Appointed Day) Order 2020: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36)(Appointed Day) Order 2020, copies of which have been laid in draft...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Future of Media Commission (22 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the establishment of the Future of Media Commission; and the role his Department will have in supporting the work of the commission. [35142/20]
    • Departmental Functions (13 speeches)
      5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit. [35252/20]
    • Cabinet Committees (24 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change. [35253/20]
  • 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 Pádraig O'Sullivan -...
  • Covid-19: Statements (53 speeches)
    It has been nearly nine months since the threat of an unprecedented global pandemic became a reality. Since then, Ireland and every country in Europe and throughout the world have had to take...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Social and Affordable Housing (11 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the social housing quarter 3 output report for 2020 will be published; and the status of the quarter 3 output. [38310/20]
    • Departmental Reviews (7 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the terms of reference for the departmental review on shared living and co-living established following his appointment; the...
    • Land Development Agency (7 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if residential development delivered by the Land Development Agency, LDA, will be delivered through designated activity company...
    • Social and Affordable Housing (7 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to each local authority and to approved housing bodies to construct social housing for persons...
    • Social and Affordable Housing (9 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will work with Dublin City Council to secure European Investment Bank finance and a serviced sites fund allocation to...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Question No. 42 replied to with Written Answers.
    • Homeless Persons Supports (7 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding granted by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, DRHE, to day services in the past 12 months; and if he...
    • Social and Affordable Housing (19 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide funding and support to Dublin City Council to build social and affordable homes on a site (details...
    • Local Authority Housing (7 speeches)
      45. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the retrofit works on Pearse House in Dublin 2 will commence. [38289/20]
    • Homeless Persons Data (15 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he is taking to deal with the rise in the number of deaths of persons who were accessing homeless services and or...
    • Planning Issues (7 speeches)
      47. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the development of a site (details supplied). [37909/20]
    • Local Authority Housing (14 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration has been given to increasing the income threshold for applicants to qualify for inclusion on local authority...
    • Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (6 speeches)
      49. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to outline the extent to which allocations under the heading of the local infrastructure housing activation fund, LIHAF, have...
  • Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (33 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Tá mé an-sásta an Bille seo a chur os comhair na Dála. Tá an Bille fíorthábhachtach don...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Rail Network (7 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue in the Dáil with the Minister, Deputy Ryan. The Ballybrophy to Limerick railway line is very important. It goes from Ballybrophy in south...
    • Crime Prevention (4 speeches)
      I appreciate the opportunity to raise this matter. I thank the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in advance not only for responding here but also for his responses to my parliamentary...
    • Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. Tá an cheist seo ardaithe agam léi, agus le Airí Oideachais eile, roimhe seo. D'ardaigh mé í le déanaí leis an Aire...
    • Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for being here so late at 11.50 p.m. Three days from now will mark the fifth month since the Government's formation. Since her appointment to the Cabinet, I have engaged...