Dáil debates
Thursday, 4 February 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.00 a.m.
- Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (59 speeches)
Before we start, it is very difficult when Deputies approach as we are just starting the prayer and starting the session. I remind Members that there is a pandemic and a distance to be kept....
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
On what is World Cancer Day, I extend my solidarity to Ms Lynsey Bennett and express my deep anger at what we saw yesterday - another woman and family failed by the State, another woman who was...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (52 speeches)
I return to an issue I raised 11 months ago. In May, four small pubs launched a High Court action against one of the biggest players in the insurance industry, FBD Insurance. The judgment is to...
- Covid-19 (Childcare): Statements (55 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to make a statement and take questions relating to the early learning and childcare. Before I begin, it is appropriate to recognise that tomorrow is the anniversary...
- Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Justice (Deputy James Brown) on 27 January 2021:
- Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (7 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for the opportunity today to introduce the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020. As we all know, I am bringing this Bill to...
- 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 Willie O'Dea - to discuss...
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport and Communications Networks pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Examinership Arrangements (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important topic. This State has expended enormous amounts of money as aids to businesses affected by the pandemic, and rightly...
- Brexit Issues (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to bring this matter to the attention of the Dáil and the Government. Wilker Auto Conversions, based in Clara, County Offaly, last night...
- School Accommodation (7 speeches)
I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important issue. Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School, Drogheda ETSS, is on Mill Road outside Drogheda. It currently has 110 students...
- Broadband Infrastructure (7 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking the opportunity and the time to listen to us. Cobh is an area in east Cork I represent and I have worked with many lobby groups and activists down there...