Dáil debates
Thursday, 29 April 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
- Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (63 speeches)
I thank Members for another opportunity today to update the House on developments in the areas of mental health and older people. While we do not yet fully understand the effects of Covid-19 on...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 speeches)
Roimh na ceisteanna, déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Aire Dlí agus Cirt, Teachta McEntee, agus lena fear céile, Paul. Mar is eol dúinn, rugadh mac di cúpla uair ó...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (50 speeches)
We in Sinn Féin have been constantly raising with the Tánaiste and the Government the issue of sky-high, extortionate rents being paid by workers and families. The average rent in...
- European Union Regulation: Motion (12 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
- National Marine Planning Framework: Motion (19 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the draft National Marine Planning Framework, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 24th March, 2021. With the introduction...
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (37 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- National Autism Empowerment Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (24 speeches)
I move: “That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the special interests and strengths of people with autism are a vital part of our society and we lose out when their...
- 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 Neasa Hourigan - to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Private Rented Accommodation (7 speeches)
I am mindful that I have come into the Chamber to talk about illegal evictions. While the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is most definitely tasked with the reduction in the...
- School Meals Programme (10 speeches)
The second matter has been tabled by Deputies Joan Collins and Costello, who wish to discuss joint applications for the hot meals scheme. The Minister of State at the Department of Rural and...
- Fishery Harbour Centres (9 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter and the Minister for taking it in person. Post Brexit, the harbour in Dunmore East has been removed as a port for British...
- Hospital Facilities (8 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle very much for giving us the opportunity to discuss this very important issue. The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh treats patients from all over our country for...