Dáil debates
Thursday, 1 April 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (136 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and colleagues for the opportunity to update the House on the Government's response to the roll-out of the national vaccination programme and to the ongoing...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 speeches)
An tseachtain seo caite, d'ardaigh mé an scannal maidir le cáipéisí agus sonraí a bhailigh an Roinn Sláinte agus Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ar...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (91 speeches)
There are so many problems with the vaccine roll-out that it is hard to know where to start. We learned from a meeting of a certain parliamentary party that despite the assurances that we would...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
As we all know, for a considerable period of time that is probably not disassociated from issues of social media, the process of participation in Questions on Promised Legislation has been...
- Labour Exploitation and Trafficking (Audit of Supply Chains) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for transparent reporting by undertakings in relation to the risk of labour exploitation and human trafficking...
- Employment Permits (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the protection of certain foreign nationals in employment in the State and for that purpose to amend the...
- Children (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (40 speeches)
It is proposed that, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of Business of yesterday, that the sitting shall now be suspended for 20 minutes and Private Members' business shall...
- Prime Time Investigates Programme on Department of Health: Statements (34 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Rabbitte, and thank her for being here. This item is being taken earlier than was scheduled and people's diaries and business...
- 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) Deputies Joan Collins, Aengus...
- Project Ireland 2040: Motion [Private Members] (30 speeches)
I move: “That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — Project Ireland 2040, comprising the National Development Plan (NDP) and the National Planning Framework (NPF) are not...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 speeches)
I and the other Deputies raising this issue are making a plea to the Government. The issue was raised by Deputy Joan Collins during Questions on Promised Legislation earlier. We are seeking a...
- Dental Services (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this issue with the Minister. Dentistry and orthodontics, obviously, play important roles in keeping people healthy. People...
- Banking Sector (4 speeches)
I thank Deputy Verona Murphy for raising the issue of orthodontics because it comes across my desk all the time. Access to training for orthodontists is an issue we must address as well. I...
- Poultry Industry (6 speeches)
The fourth and final important matter selected has been raised by Deputy Niamh Smyth, who wishes to discuss the need for co-financed funding for a scheme to support the poultry sector in counties...