Dáil debates
Thursday, 13 May 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces (18 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reviews that have taken place to date of the 1994 Defence Forces service contracts, which have contributed to the retention crisis in the...
- European Defence Capabilities (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he or his official have had discussions on Irish troops participating in the proposed European rapid reaction force. [25148/21]
- European Defence Capabilities (8 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the discussions that have taken place at EU level regarding the further militarisation of the EU leading towards the creation of an EU army. [25009/21]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the report on the review of mandatory retirement ages for Defence Forces officers will be published; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Military Honours (17 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress to date by the independent review group set up to investigate and make recommendations on the battle of Jadotville. [25004/21]
- Defence Forces (15 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe for the work of the commission on defence to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25107/21]
- Departmental Properties (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for the remaining residential properties owned by his Department in Orchard Park, Curragh; if he plans to hand over the estate to...
- Air Corps (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is still committed to the Air Corps having a role in search and rescue; his views on whether the Air Corps should be tasked to undertake...
- Defence Forces (10 speeches)
13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made to date in resolving the low pay issue in the Defence Forces which is making it difficult to retain personnel; and if he will...
- Defence Forces (4 speeches)
18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he and his Department will engage with an organisation (details supplied) and other representative bodies in the Defence Forces on pay and...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Schemes (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she has taken to remove disincentives for staff volunteering to facilitate the summer provision and DEIS summer programmes. [25042/21]
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that will made to cater for the children in families who have members with serious underlying conditions and who remain...
- School Curriculum (7 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the current position that the religious ethos of a school can impact the relationships and sexuality education, RSE, curriculum being...
- Psychological Assessments (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to increase the number of educational psychological assessments allocated to primary schools through the National Educational...
- School Staff (7 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review schools that require a teacher appointed for September 2021 in circumstances (details supplied). [24600/21]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the funding available to schools for the development or enhancement of facilities for special education; and if funding programmes...
- State Examinations (7 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to specifically support the leaving certificate class of 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23966/21]
- Pupil-Teacher Ratio (7 speeches)
71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address large classes in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23964/21]
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
72. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of each large-scale school building project in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25064/21]
- State Examinations (7 speeches)
73. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which she expects the leaving certificate examinations to proceed as planned in the current year; and if she will make a statement...
- School Transport (7 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the school transport service in September 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23965/21]
- Special Educational Needs (8 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of additional special class teachers in 2021; the number of additional special class places that the additional recruitment has...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 speeches)
I ask Deputies and the Tánaiste to comply with the time allotted.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (51 speeches)
Next week, Sinn Féin will meet Anne Marie Cagney, assistant commissioner for the Dublin metropolitan region, to discuss the issue of antisocial behaviour in Dublin city and county. I am...
- Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Wildlife Act, 1976 to include the Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) in the Fifth Schedule to that Act; to amend...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to ensure that every appeal or referral is determined within a period of 12...
- Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021: Second Stage (40 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil as ucht an am agus an deis a thabhairt dom labhairt anseo inniu. I am honoured to be in the...
- Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to move Second Stage of the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020. The main purpose of the Bill...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Public Service Pay Bill 2020 and has made amendments thereto.
- Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This legislation bans ticket touting and the reselling of tickets for large events above face value. It will promote fair access for fans...
- Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1). Question put and agreed to.
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
Due to the fact that the latest item of businesses has been concluded quite a bit earlier than anticipated, we might suspend for 15 minutes to give the participants in the Topical Issue debate,...
- 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 Brian Leddin - to discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Health Promotion (4 speeches)
I begin by complimenting the work of our national broadcaster, RTÉ Radio 1, on its work this week to provide a platform for the women of Ireland to give personal accounts of their own...
- Hospital Overcrowding (7 speeches)
I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State but the senior Minister for Health really should be here when we are talking about University Hospital Limerick, UHL, because it is a massive issue,...
- Housing Policy (4 speeches)
I am grateful for the opportunity the Ceann Comhairle has given me to contribute. I acknowledge the courtesy of the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, in alerting me to his inability to take this...
- Road Safety (5 speeches)
I raise the issue of safety on our rural roads because another family has suffered an unbearable loss this week. Another innocent life has been taken, that of Aoibheann Duffy, an 11-year-old...
