Dáil debates

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (50 speeches)
    Dublin City Council's strategic development zone, SDZ, master plan for the Poolbeg lands was approved in 2019. The SDZ will provide a much-needed 3,500 new homes on the site, as well as economic...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (90 speeches)
    As Members are aware, we have agreed that for the period of the emergency only, the rapporteur's report will not be read out. We also have agreed new arrangements for the taking of objections....
  • Report on Service by the Defence Forces: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2020, a copy of which...
  • Pre-legislative Scrutiny Waiver Requests: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that until further notice in the 33rd Dáil, the following procedure shall apply to requests for waivers in relation to...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. He is certainly very busy on the legislative front.
  • Message from Business Committee (1 speech)
    The standing Business Committee has completed its consideration under Standing Order 30 of the request by the Minister for Justice to waive the requirement for pre-legislative scrutiny under...
  • Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Public Service Pay Bill 2020 without amendment and the Counterfeiting Bill 2020 without amendment.
  • Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • 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 were received by the Ceann Comhairle, and this is a list of the name of the member in...
  • Affordable Homes in the Poolbeg Strategic Development Zone: Motion (34 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — on 9th April, 2019, An Board Pleanála approved Dublin City Council’s (DCC) Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures currently in place to assist in preparing serving members of the Defence Forces for re-entry into civilian life; and if he will make...
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if paragraph 12 of Concilliation Council Report No. 451 in respect of medical officer promotions will be implemented as agreed; and if he will...
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of agreements or discussions that have taken place in relation to post-1994 contracts in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a...
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the recent findings of a survey conducted by an organisation (details supplied) which has found that highly...
    • Cybersecurity Policy (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of preparedness in Ireland to deal with the cybersecurity space in future conflict zones, domestically and internationally, given that...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces (8 speeches)
      12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a full report will be provided on the Defence Forces' involvement in missions in Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34614/21]
    • Naval Service (9 speeches)
      13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the operational usage of the LÉ Orla and LÉ Eithne since they were docked in 2019. [34691/21]
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the nursing review in the Defence Forces; when it commenced; when it is likely to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Military Honours (14 speeches)
      16. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Question No. 16 of 13 May 2021, if the final report of the independent review group established to examine the events at Jadotville in...
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      17. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the level of day-to-day spending in the Defence Forces annualised as a percentage of GDP in each of the years 2016 to 2020;...
    • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
      18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to reintroduce the specialised instructors' allowance for Defence Forces officers in view of the Public Sector Pay Commission’s...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
      I thank my colleague, the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, for designating the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to answer this question. I am grateful for that. Firhouse Educate Together...
    • Employment Rights (4 speeches)
      I ask the Minister to give serious consideration to changing the employment status or classification of home tutors governed by the home tuition grant scheme from self-employed to employee....
    • Departmental Schemes (6 speeches)
      In west Cork, we are lucky to have some of the most spectacular marked trails in Ireland, including the Sheep’s Head way and the Beara way. We also have wonderful short routes such as the...
    • Water Services (4 speeches)
      Lead is a very toxic heavy metal and is detrimental to human health, in particular, the health of young children. The risk to health is especially grievous where quantities of lead contained in...