Dáil debates

Thursday, 26 November 2020

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Human Rights (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to review the existing human rights and business plan 2017-2020. [38304/20]
    • EU Budgets (9 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken following Poland and Hungary’s veto of the EU budget over the new rules linking funding to the rule of law;...
    • Middle East (8 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will be seeking compensation from the state of Israel for the destruction of infrastructure paid for by the Irish taxpayer...
    • Passport Data (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the feasibility of the State introducing a Covid-19 stamp on passports to demonstrate that travellers have received the...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Shannon Airport Facilities (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to raise the ongoing use of Shannon Airport by the US military with US President-elect Biden, particularly in view of the fact that...
    • Brexit Negotiations (14 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom with regard to the future relationship; and if he will make a...
    • EU Issues (19 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the actions taken by Hungary and Poland are undermining the effective functioning of the European Union; and if he will...
    • European Council Meetings (8 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the draft UN treaty on business and human rights was discussed at the European Council; and the position he took on same. [36238/20]
    • Human Rights (11 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the matter relating to a person (details supplied) with his EU counterparts at upcoming EU-wide meetings; and if he will...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Banking Sector (7 speeches)
      60. To ask the Minister for Finance if proactive engagement will be undertaken with a bank (details supplied) regarding the reported closure of its branches and operations in view of the recent...
    • Tax Avoidance (7 speeches)
      61. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports that a company (details supplied) that generated €153 million in profits over a seven-month period turned...
    • Insurance Costs (13 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Second Private Motor Insurance Report of the National Information Claims Database; the action he will take in response to its findings; and if...
    • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Finance the expected cost to the Exchequer of the stay-and-spend scheme in 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/20]
    • Primary Medical Certificates (7 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Finance the date he will bring forward an amendment to the Finance Bill 2020 to provide for the existing medical criteria in primary legislation to allow for the...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • State Savings Schemes (8 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Finance if there has been an increase in the purchase of State bonds or savings certificates administered issued by the National Treasury Management Agency, NTMA, or...
    • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses in counties Offaly and Laois that have qualified for support under the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a...
    • Tax Code (8 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reform inheritance tax rules whereby a favoured niece or nephew is treated in the same manner as a child in circumstances in which the deceased has...
    • Insurance Industry (11 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering the calls from a group (details supplied) and other arts and cultural bodies for insurance reform; and if he is considering a refund of...
    • Brexit Supports (7 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of his Department’s preparations for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39213/20]
    • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 319 of 10 November 2020, if he will reconsider the position on mortgage lenders relating to customers that are on the...
    • Credit Availability (7 speeches)
      73. To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to incentives to encourage credit unions and post offices to lend to persons whose income has been temporarily affected by...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 speeches)
    Yesterday, we learned of two more tragic deaths in our capital city. In the early morning, a man in his 40s living in a tent in the shadow of Leinster House was found dead. He had been living...
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (42 speeches)
    The Ceann Comhairle has kept a list the names of Members who are to be called and I will go through them first following the leaders' contributions.
  • Organisation of Working Time (Amendment) (Carryover of Annual Leave) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: First Stage (7 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 to allow for employees to carry over untaken leave in a year where it was...
  • 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 Niamh Smyth - to discuss...
  • Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (134 speeches)
    Before we commence this item, it is important for me to set out the terms of engagement. I almost said "terms of endearment". Let us ensure they are terms of engagement. Last week, I ruled...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Direct Provision System (7 speeches)
      Some very disturbing photographs of a gentlemen in direct provision in St. Patrick's Accommodation Centre in Monaghan were recently circulated on social media. The phenomenon they show is not...
    • Brexit Issues (11 speeches)
      Four Deputies have put their names to this matter. It will be difficult to accommodate them all given the time constraints, but we will see.
    • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
      I am delighted to be able to introduce this matter, which relates to the need for a primary care centre for Birr. The town has a growing population and also serves south Offaly and, indeed,...
  • Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." For too long mental health has been the Cinderella of the health service. Years of neglect, underinvestment and lack of political will have...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence has completed its consideration of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020 and has made amendments thereto.