Dáil debates

Tuesday, 1 June 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
  Tens of thousands of people have gone back to work this month and many more will go back in the weeks ahead as restrictions are lifted. This is very good news because people need and want to be...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (126 speeches)
  The House has agreed that for the duration of the Covid emergency only, the rapporteur's report of the Business Committee shall be taken as read. Arising from it, therefore, there are three...
• Report of Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the Standing Orders 106 and 107 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business be amended as provided for in the report of the Committee on Standing...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Projects (16 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the resource efficiency action plan for 2021 of his Department. [28338/21]
  • Urban Development (12 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in Dublin's north east inner city initiative. [23898/21]
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 speeches)
    10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his latest engagement with the social partners. [28339/21]
• Situation in Belarus: Motion (27 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: affirms Ireland's solidarity with the Belarusian people in their peaceful defence of democratic principles and fundamental human rights; rejects the...
• 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 Thomas Pringle - to...
• Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am sharing time with Deputies Conway-Walsh, Tully, Ó Laoghaire, Mitchell and Stanley. I am glad that I can introduce the Bill on...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Cybersecurity Policy (7 speeches)
    63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to increase funding and resourcing for the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC; when the capacity review of...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to expedite and provide a five-year programme with expected completion dates for the roll-out of the national...
  • North-South Interconnector (7 speeches)
    65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the review of the North-South interconnector will be published; if he will ask Eirgrid to halt all activities...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan in Galway city and county; the number of premises in Galway...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Cybersecurity Policy (9 speeches)
    67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that Ireland has the ability to prevent and overcome another cyber-attack given that Ireland...
  • Digital Hubs (11 speeches)
    68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he has taken since he took the decision to abolish an agency (details supplied); and his plans regarding the...
  • National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
    69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the acceleration progress of the national broadband plan, NBP; the timeframe in place; and if he will make...
  • Departmental Schemes (7 speeches)
    70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider expanding the better energy warmer homes scheme to include households that previously benefited from...
  • National Broadband Plan (8 speeches)
    71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of completed connections made under the national broadband plan in 2020 and to date in 2021. [29371/21]
  • Environmental Policy (7 speeches)
    73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the work on the circular economy, when completed, will become a major spine of climate action planning and...
  • Climate Change Negotiations (5 speeches)
    74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Irish position in relation to extension of the emission trading system to new sectors and to the negotiation of a...
  • Electricity Grid (7 speeches)
    75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is taking to ensure that Ireland has the electricity grid infrastructure that will support the...
  • Post Office Network (9 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there is a contingency plan to protect the network of rural post offices considering the recent warning by a union...
  • Electricity Generation (8 speeches)
    77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the potential benefits for coastal communities of having offshore electricity infrastructure located in close proximity;...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Disabilities Assessments (4 speeches)
    As the Minister of State knows, the primary medical certificate is issued by the HSE and is a declaration to say the holder is severely disabled and-or a permanently disabled person. This...
  • Common Fisheries Policy (4 speeches)
    Last week, as the Minister is aware, more than 60 vessels steamed up to Cork Harbour. Fishermen are very concerned about their livelihoods and the future of the industry. They handed a letter...
  • Child Abuse (4 speeches)
    I want to express my disappointment that the Minister, Deputy Foley, is not present. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, for dealing with the matter. I have raised the issue of...
  • Seirbhísí Oileán (4 speeches)
    Beidh spéis ag an Leas-Cheann Comhairle san ábhar seo freisin. Tá baile Chill Rónáin suite ar Inis Mór nó ar na hOileáin Árann mar is ceart a...