Dáil debates
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (61 speeches)
The scandal relating to defective building blocks with pyrite and mica has devastated the homes and lives of the families affected. This scandal has hit many areas across the State but it is...
- Conference on the Future of Europe: Appointment of Representatives (1 speech)
I wish to announce for the information of the House that the following Members have been selected as representatives of the Houses of the Oireachtas to the Conference on the Future of Europe:...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 speeches)
The House has agreed that, for the duration of the Covid emergency, the rapporteur's report will be taken as read. It has been agreed by the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (33 speeches)
I want to raise the crisis facing our aviation sector. The collapse of Stobart Air last weekend came as another major blow for the sector and for our regional economies. The announcement...
- Arrangements on the Order of Business: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and with effect until Thursday 1st July, 2021— (1) subject to paragraph (2), where there is opposition to an arrangement or...
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Seanad - Messages from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021, without amendment. Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 and has made amendments thereto.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- British-Irish Co-operation (13 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if legacy issues were discussed during his recent meeting with Prime Minister Johnson. [27628/21]
- Departmental Strategies (21 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the statement of strategy of his Department. [29457/21]
- Cabinet Committees (22 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on education last met; and when it will next meet. [27895/21]
- Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
- Pyrite and Mica Redress Issues: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
I move: “That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — during the Celtic Tiger building boom, light touch building regulation, poor oversight of construction products and reckless...
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
I wish to advise the House of the following in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Patrick Costello - to discuss the...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- International Agreements (13 speeches)
51. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the agreement reached by the G7 and outlined in its communiqué published on 5 June 2021 regarding international tax reform in particular...
- International Agreements (7 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the agreement reached by the G7 and outlined in its communiqué published on 5 June 2021 regarding international tax reform in particular,...
- European Union (7 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on discussions he has had with the European Commission and its latest country-specific recommendations under the European semester process;...
- Vacant Sites (7 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the possibility of giving the Revenue Commissioners responsibility for collection of the vacant site levy given compliance with this levy is...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Economic and Social Research Institute (16 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a recent paper published by the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, on 3 June 2021 which argues for an increase in State borrowing to...
- Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Finance if businesses have seen their credit scores reduced during the Covid-19 pandemic; the potential impact this could have on their ability to borrow; and if he...
- Housing Policy (7 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of forward purchase agreements that were made prior to the passing of the financial resolution on 19 May 2021 providing for a 10% stamp duty measure...
- Financial Services (8 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he continues to explore ways and means to offset any negativity arising from Brexit with reference to banking and financial services here;...
- Insurance Industry (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that businesses are seeing large increases in insurance premiums for attempting to claim business interruption...
- Credit Unions (8 speeches)
61. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of plans to enable credit unions to become involved in financing housing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31796/21]
- Credit Unions (7 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Finance the initiatives he is undertaking to boost credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31764/21]
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Clare and Galway receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in each county who were receiving...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Children in Care (7 speeches)
Before we start, if this happens again, I will take the last group here, which was just two, and then adjourn. It is not fair to the other Deputies who are here. It is certainly not fair to the...
- Local Authorities (6 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss this important issue, which I have been raising at various forums in recent years, namely, the disproportionately small amount of...
- Brexit Issues (4 speeches)
I am delighted to raise this Topical Issue matter. I appreciate the opportunity given by the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, coming to the Chamber to take this...
- Aviation Industry (10 speeches)
Stobart Air ceased operating over the weekend and it was the operator of the public service obligation, PSO, routes from Dublin to Kerry and Donegal for Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus has stepped in to...
- Message from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
The Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann has completed its consideration under Standing Order 30 of the request by the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade...
