Dáil debates

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 1.10 p.m.
• Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: Statements (11 speeches)
  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, NPT, a treaty closely associated with Ireland and the cornerstone of the...
• Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Central Mental Hospital (Relocation) Bill 2020 without amendment.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (48 speeches)
  I advise leaders that the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform has strenuously emphasised to me the need to ensure that during Leaders' Questions everyone adheres to the time limits...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 speeches)
  The report of the Business Committee of last week has been circulated and will be taken as read. Is the proposal for dealing with today's business agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 speeches)
  Last week, we had the very welcome news of an agreement on the Irish protocol. While we still need to see the detail and how it will be implemented in practice, such progress is important for...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Economic Policy (20 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the progress of his plans for a high-level review of the economy to be led by his Department. [41491/20]
  • Departmental Functions (11 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will consider a review of the appraisal processes used in decision making to ensure better balanced regional development and greater transparency across the...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (28 speeches)
    9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the establishment of the high-level task force on Covid-19 vaccination. [41648/20]
• Personal Explanation by Member (2 speeches)
  Deputy Stanley has informed me that he wishes to make a personal explanation to the House, pursuant to Standing Order 56. No debate or statements by other Members can arise in the aftermath of...
• Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
    35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all public institutes of higher education have now agreed to provide refunds for unused accommodation; the actions his Department has taken to...
  • Third Level Education (7 speeches)
    36. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that approximately €1.7 billion has been spent in the university sector and that less than 1%...
  • Student Support Schemes (6 speeches)
    37. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the €250 payment will be extended to include all students in full-time third level education; the way in which students in final year...
  • Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
    38. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provision being made for third level students who paid accommodation fees before the announcement was made that the colleges would not reopen...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Questions Nos. 39 to 41, inclusive, replied to with Written Answers.
  • Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
    42. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the work of the European Commission and the consultants appointed by the Directorate General for Structural Reform Support that are...
  • Technological Universities (10 speeches)
    44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the way in which the new Munster technological university will benefit the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Higher Education Institutions (7 speeches)
    45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the practice of postgraduate students being expected to do unpaid teaching hours. [41659/20]
  • Departmental Data (7 speeches)
    46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated number of academic and apprentice graduates expected to be available for employment annually over the next five years; the degree to...
  • Research and Development (7 speeches)
    47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the number of graduates specialising in innovation, research and science is likely to increase annually in the future with...
  • Third Level Fees (9 speeches)
    48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether third level fees should be reduced to reflect the reality of students not physically attending college in 2020; and if he...
  • Third Level Costs (7 speeches)
    50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he has taken to urge universities to compensate postgraduate students for the move to online teaching and the much-reduced student...
  • Technological Universities (9 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the development of the Munster technological university; his views on the areas in which technological universities will fit in the...
  • Student Universal Support Ireland (9 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide additional information on the €20 million in budget 2021 for SUSI that will see the funding returned to 2019 levels; the...
  • Third Level Fees (3 speeches)
    89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if universities are in a position to assure students applying from Northern Ireland that under no circumstance will they be charged international...
• Homeless Prevention Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (53 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing my time with a number of colleagues. Finbar and Mary are a working family. Finbar has a full-time job and Mary has a...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Mortgage Insurance (5 speeches)
    The Covid-19 pandemic has up-ended many areas of our lives. In normal circumstances, buying a home can often be a complex and stressful process. However, Covid-19 has made the purchase of a new...
  • Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this very important matter. On many occasions in this House and at Oireachtas committee meetings I have highlighted the need for further...
  • Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (5 speeches)
    At the outset, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for debate. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, in the Chamber. Ennis is the...
  • Regional Airports (4 speeches)
    As the Minister of State is aware in 2011, the public service obligation, PSO, was withdrawn from the Sligo-Dublin route, which led to the end of commercial flights. However, since then Sligo...