Dáil debates
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
Last night the British Government announced that it will not hold a public inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane. This has come as a devastating blow to the Finucane family. Pat's widow,...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (59 speeches)
The House has agreed that, for the duration of this crisis, the rapporteur's report on the Business Committee will be taken as read. Is the proposal for dealing with Tuesday's business agreed to?
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (33 speeches)
We believe people should have the right to retire with the State pension at the age of 65 if they so choose. The idea of sending someone to stand in a dole queue at the age of 65 is just wrong....
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Credit Union Restructuring Board (Dissolution) Bill 2019, without amendment.
- Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide, in connection with the proceeds of crime, that certain conduct occurring outside the State is criminal conduct...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
- Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- 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 Francis Noel Duffy - to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (10 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination. [36605/20]
- Garda Reform (14 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office. [36606/20]
- Cabinet Committees (10 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on social affairs and equality is next due to meet; and when it last met. [38078/20]
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020: Motion (16 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020, copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- School Equipment (7 speeches)
25. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if specific, revised guidance will be provided on ventilation in the winter months; and if she will be providing additional funding to schools for...
- Schools Administration (7 speeches)
26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the administration day currently allowed per week to teaching principals will be maintained into 2021; if there is a provision within the...
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether special educational units in mainstream schools are not suitable for all children with additional needs; and her plans to...
- Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
28. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions in place by her Department to police and address occurrences (details supplied); if students can be refused entry to school...
- Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria which the school-specific contact tracing teams will work off, including a clear outline of who will be identified as a close contact...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
30. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures in place to ensure adequate heating and ventilation in view of Covid-19 guidelines in schools temporarily accommodated in prefabs....
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
31. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when approval will issue in respect of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40010/20]
- Special Educational Needs (8 speeches)
32. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the Education of Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 which, despite being a central pillar of the national...
- School Transport (9 speeches)
33. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied that her Department is working with parents to address the transportation needs of pupils with disabilities; and if she will...
- Special Educational Needs Staff (9 speeches)
34. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a high-risk SNA can work from home during the lockdown restrictions if the management team of a school agrees to same. [39977/20]
- School Uniforms (8 speeches)
36. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider initiating an investigation into allegations that females in a school (details supplied) were asked not to wear certain items...
- School Staff (7 speeches)
37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether cleaners are critical staff in the running of schools; her plans to provide pension rights to long-service cleaners; and if...
- Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
38. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for autism-specific schools and autism-specific services within mainstream schools; and the preference of her Department going forward....
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017 and has made amendments thereto.
- State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (53 speeches)
I move: “That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — in five weeks’ time the pension age is due to increase to 67 years of age on 1st January, 2021; —...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Social and Affordable Housing (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. I am sure he is aware of what has happened in the Marianella luxury housing development in the Dublin suburb of Rathgar. The social housing...
- Environmental Protection Agency (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter, which I submitted last week on publication of the Environmental Protection Agency report. I appreciate having the opportunity to address it...
- National Broadband Plan (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, who is speaking in place of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. He is somewhat of a jack of all trades tonight and has spoken on social housing,...
- Disability Support Services (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to speak about this serious issue. "What's seldom is wonderful." That is how one parent described the level of services his child with Down's...
