Dáil debates

Wednesday, 9 December 2020

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.00 a.m.
• Mental Health Policy: Motion [Private Members] (25 speeches)
  I move: “That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — positive mental health is fundamental to overall health and well-being; — mental health is central in building...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (40 speeches)
  Yesterday I raised with the Taoiseach the refusal of his Government to pay student nurses and midwives who have been working on the front line during this awful pandemic. I told the Taoiseach of...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (49 speeches)
  There are currently more than 200 children waiting on scoliosis procedures. That is up 25% in two years, and almost half of these children are waiting for more than six months. This makes a...
• Estimates for Public Services 2020 (1 speech)
  I move the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 30 — Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Supplementary Estimate) That a supplementary sum not exceeding €16,800,000 be granted to...
• Restoration of Private Members' Bills to the Order Paper: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 198, the Bills which lapsed on the dissolution of the 32nd Dáil, and are set out in the Schedule to this motion, shall be restored to the Order...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Ministerial Advisers (27 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of advisers appointed in his Department, including press advisers; and the annual cost. [40161/20]
  • Cabinet Committees (45 speeches)
    3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with the economy last met. [40487/20]
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (17 speeches)
    10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work being conducted by a consultancy firm (details supplied) for his Department. [40645/20]
• 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 Kathleen Funchion - to...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Disability Services Provision (4 speeches)
    This issue relates to adult day services in the disability sector and, in particular, transport to regions in the south-east. Cumas is a service in New Ross, Wexford, and SOS is a service in...
  • Land Development Agency (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chair and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important issue. As the Acting Chair said, NESC, which is a social partnership body, has...
  • Northern Ireland (4 speeches)
    The violence in Northern Ireland that overshadowed this country for nearly 30 years has left a long and harrowing legacy. That legacy is most acutely felt by the families of the 3,700 people...
  • Industrial Disputes (8 speeches)
    I am sure the Minister of State is aware that 491 jobs are in the balance at the moment. Liquidators have been appointed to the Arcadia group, which runs shops such as Topshop, Topman and...
• Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (38 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As Deputies will be aware, the purpose of the Bill is to give legislative effect to the changes announced on budget day. The Estimates for...
• Social Welfare Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (44 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 5, inclusive, agreed to.
• Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second and Subsequent Stages (1 speech)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time. I am pleased to have this opportunity to address the House on the Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020. The Bill was...
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
  It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event that proceedings on the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020 are not concluded by 9.30 p.m., business shall not be...
• Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (19 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for his contribution to what has become an annual debate on private health insurance. I will support the Bill. Having said that, we should take the opportunity...