Dáil debates
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 speeches)
Last weekend brought more very bad news for workers and families struggling to buy a home. Media reports quoted a series of housing experts predicting continued housing price hikes. This echoes...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (79 speeches)
The House has agreed that, for the duration of the Covid emergency, the rapporteur's report of the Order of Business will be taken as read. It has been agreed by the Committee on Standing Orders...
- Teachtaireachtaí ó Roghchoistí - Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Transport and Communications has completed its consideration of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020 and has made amendments thereto. The Select Committee on...
- Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2021: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2021, copies of which have...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (36 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on economic recovery and investment last met; and when the next meeting is planned. [29523/21]
- National Security Committee (11 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the National Security Committee chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [29521/21]
- National Risk Assessment (10 speeches)
13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the status of the National Risk Assessment for 2021. [29777/21]
- European Council Meeting: Statements (21 speeches)
I will attend a meeting of the European Council later this week on 24 and 25 June in Brussels. At this week’s meeting, we will, as has become usual, discuss Covid-19. This week, our...
- 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 Dara Calleary and James...
- State Pension Age: Motion [Private Members] (43 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — workers in the State make a considerable tax contribution throughout their working life and should have the right to access the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Cúrsaí Gaeilge (8 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht uasdátú a thabhairt faoin ról atá aici nó ag an Aire Stáit chun a chinntiú go gcomhlíonfar...
- Covid-19 Tests (7 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason for the last-minute decision not to use antigen testing as had previously been announced for the pilot test event at the...
- Swimming Pools (9 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the provision of indoor public swimming pools and public swimming pools in appropriate outdoor settings; and if she...
- Tourism Industry (7 speeches)
60. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on reports of a worker shortage in tourism and hospitality; and her further views on the impact that low pay and poor...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Arts Policy (10 speeches)
61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Question No. 226 of 20 May 2021, the details of the independent arts evaluation organisation tasked with carrying out...
- Covid-19 Pandemic (12 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she plans to bring forward a fund to get young persons engaged in sports and the arts given the significant impact the Covid-19...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of successful and unsuccessful applications for the music and entertainment business assistance scheme to date; if her...
- Sports Funding (10 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will commit to additional funding for the 2021 sports capital and equipment programme in view of record...
- Tourism Policy (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the sustainable recovery of the tourism sector from Covid-19; the status of her plans to tackle issues of climate...
- Defibrillators Provision (11 speeches)
68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it will be made a requirement for defibrillators to be placed in all sports organisations to ensure the greatest chance of...
- Tourism Industry (4 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expected impact of the closure of an airline (details supplied) on tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Rail Network (6 speeches)
The rail freight service from Ballina railway station to Dublin Port normally takes between five and seven freight trains per week, servicing some of the biggest industries in the west. It is a...
- An Garda Síochána (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this very important issue. I fully appreciate that Garda resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner but people in east Meath are rightly very...
- Covid-19 Pandemic (8 speeches)
Ós rud é nach bhfuil mórán ama againn, caithfimid bheith sciobtha. Tháinig sé aniar aduaidh orm nuair a chuala mé scéal ar an Déardaoin go raibh...
- Water Services (4 speeches)
The transfer of responsibility for water from the local authorities to Irish Water has created many problems. As a public representative, I find the process of reporting issues cumbersome and...
