Dáil debates

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Freagra ar an Eascaire Corrthoghcháin do Dháilcheantair Chuan Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas - Return to Writ: Dublin Bay South - Introduction of New Member (1 speech)
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 speeches)
    I extend a very warm welcome to Deputy Bacik. Fáilte mhór agus comhghairdeas. Well done on a very convincing and wonderful victory. She is now the 37th woman in the House and that is...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (119 speeches)
    As Members know, we have agreed that for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency only, the rapporteur's report on the Order of Business shall be taken as read. Are the proposed arrangements for...
  • European Union Regulation: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
  • Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and Capital Gains) Orders: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Orders in draft: Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and Capital Gains) (Federal Republic of Germany) Order...
  • Appointment of Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 29th June, 2021, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, Shane Galligan to be a member of the Legal...
  • Orders of Reference of the Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the Orders of Reference of the Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community, as agreed by Order of the Dáil of 22nd September, 2020 and 28th April, 2021, be...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Programmes (6 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of his Department in preparing a formal commemorative event for all those who lost their lives during the struggle for independence as...
    • Departmental Offices (25 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit. [36198/21]
    • Cabinet Committees (23 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the Covid-19 oversight group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [36222/21]
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (3 speeches)
    The Minister for Health will make a brief statement for the information for the House.
    • Hospital Overcrowding (7 speeches)
      33. To ask the Minister for Health the level of overcrowding in hospitals; his plans to expand hospital capacity in the coming months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37545/21]
    • Covid-19 Tests (7 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Health the current capacity of the Covid-19 test, trace and isolate system; the number of contact tracers currently in place; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Departmental Reports (7 speeches)
      35. To ask the Minister for Health when the disability capacity review report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28331/21]
    • Covid-19 Pandemic (9 speeches)
      36. To ask the Minister for Health if he will initiate an immediate public enquiry into the handling of Covid-19 by the Government and NPHET, including an immediate investigation into the nursing...
    • Vaccination Programme (7 speeches)
      37. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the financial cost of the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in Ireland; the details of the indemnity given to pharmaceutical companies with regard to...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Funding (7 speeches)
      38. To ask the Minister for Health the details in relation to the funding and supports that will be made available for family addiction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Hospital Facilities (8 speeches)
      39. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the Naas General Hospital extension project is being provided for in the capital budget in the current year; when the project will progress...
    • Hospital Services (7 speeches)
      40. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a roll-out of midwifery-led units across Ireland in line with the national maternity strategy. [37476/21]
    • Cannabis for Medicinal Use (8 speeches)
      41. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the medicinal cannabis access programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28321/21]
    • Hospital Services (7 speeches)
      42. To ask the Minister for Health if he will liaise with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in the best interest of the child to urgently examine the lack of...
    • Mental Health Services (5 speeches)
      43. To ask the Minister for Health the reason funding was not provided for a service (details supplied) to ensure that it is fully staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28726/21]
    • Health Services (7 speeches)
      44. To ask the Minister for Health when respite care services will recommence in their full capacity; when services provided in locations (details supplied) in County Donegal will recommence; and...
    • Mental Health Services (7 speeches)
      45. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to deal with the waiting lists for autism spectrum disorder assessments in County Wexford. [28071/21]
    • Hospital Procedures (12 speeches)
      46. To ask the Minister for Health if he will support a child (details supplied) in obtaining urgent and life-changing surgery as soon as possible. [27631/21]
  • Long-Term Residential Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 speeches)
    I move: "That Dáil Éireann: notes that: - due to the Covid-19 pandemic, guidance on visitation to long-term residential care facilities was issued by the Health Protection...
  • 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 Joan Collins - to discuss...
  • Teachtaireachtaí ón Seanad - Messages from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Affordable Housing Bill 2021, without amendment. Seanad Éireann has passed the Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Bill 2021, without...
  • Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." In my remarks I will briefly outline the background to the introduction of the local property tax, its position in our overall taxation...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Functions (4 speeches)
      The Department of Health has suspended the activities of the north inner city drug and alcohol task force and is putting in place its own process to appoint a chairperson and broaden its...
    • Covid-19 Pandemic (6 speeches)
      I am disappointed the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, is not here today because my questions relate specifically to an interview he gave on Newstalk radio on 21 June with Kieran Cuddihy in which he...
    • Driver Test (8 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this issue and the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for being here this evening. The latest figure I have is that there are 119,253 people waiting for...
    • Olympic Games (4 speeches)
      The Tokyo Olympics commence on 23 July, which is in a couple of weeks, with 103 Irish athletes setting sail today. I believe the Minister of State was part of the team sending them off and well...