Dáil debates

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
• Ceathrú Chultúir 1916 Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Ba mhaith liom an deis seo a thógáil mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leo siúd ar fad a ghríos mé agus a chuidigh...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (43 speeches)
  We again find ourselves at a crossroads in our long fight with Covid-19. After three months of living under level 5 restrictions - our third lockdown of this pandemic - people are understandably...
• Estimates for Public Services 2021: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (42 speeches)
  The House has agreed that, for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency only, the rapporteur's report of the Business Committee shall not be read out but shall be taken as read. Arising from it...
• Road Traffic (Amendment) (Electric Scooter Trials) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for time-limited trials of electric scooters through approved rental schemes and to require the Minister for...
• Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 by increasing the maximum sentence that can be imposed for the possession...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the engagement he had with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland in relation the Covid-19 pandemic. [1326/21]
  • Cabinet Committees (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with children and youth affairs will next meet. [1328/21]
  • Cabinet Committees (21 speeches)
    3. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with housing will next meet. [1329/21]
• Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (43 speeches)
  I will participate in a meeting of the members of the European Council which will take place by videoconference tomorrow, Thursday, 25 March and, if necessary, on Friday, 26 March. It had been...
• Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (24 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to be in a position to bring forward the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021. As Deputies know, the Bill passed...
• Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  
• Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am grateful to all Deputies for facilitating debate on this urgent legislation in Dáil Éireann so that it can become law before...
• Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Aviation Industry (7 speeches)
    42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he plans to support the aviation sector in light of the necessary public health restrictions and the devastating impact...
  • Aviation Industry (7 speeches)
    43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the future viability of the aviation industry sector and the thousands of jobs in the sector in Ireland; and if he will make...
  • Driver Test (7 speeches)
    44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he is taking to address the backlog in driver tests, theory tests and driving lessons; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ports Development (7 speeches)
    45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of financial support his Department will be providing to Rosslare Europort to initiate the various studies needed to support an...
  • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
    46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the new measures he plans to introduce to reduce the 20.3% contribution of the transport sector to Ireland’s total greenhouse gas...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Park-and-Ride Facilities (7 speeches)
    47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Question No. 84 of 12 November 2020, the status of the roll-out of park-and-ride facilities for Galway city; the number and...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 speeches)
    48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports he plans to implement to aid taxi drivers in the coming period as a result of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the...
  • Public Transport (9 speeches)
    49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to reduce the emissions profile of the public transport fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14519/21]
  • Road Projects (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the potential allocation of funding to a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Rail Network (8 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to publish the reviews carried out into the feasibility of reopening the Athenry to Claremorris section of the western rail...
  • Local Improvement Scheme (9 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are very long delays in having essential road improvements carried out under the...
  • Rail Network (10 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the programme for Government commitment to enhance suburban and commuter rail across the country; and if he will make a...
• Estimates for Public Services 2021: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2021:...