Dáil debates

Thursday, 15 July 2021

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Common Agricultural Policy (35 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the planned framework for developing the CAP strategic plan; the redistributive measures he plans to pursue within the flexibilities...
    • Agriculture Industry (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to organise the sheep wool industry in Ireland to ensure that sheep farmers get a fair price for their produce. [37226/21]
    • Horticulture Sector (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the emergency situation in the horticulture and mushroom sector due to peat shortages. [38154/21]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (1 speech)
    The next question is in the name of a Deputy who is not present. We will move on to the next question, in the name of Deputy Daly.
    • Aquaculture Industry (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of aquaculture licence appeals currently pending in his Department. [38314/21]
    • Agriculture Industry (8 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that the combination of Brexit and CAP reform will not negatively impede the development and...
    • Common Agricultural Policy (9 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he plans to include in the CSP in order to redistribute funding to smaller and poorer family farms; and if he will make a...
    • Climate Action Plan (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the increase in budget his Department will receive in 2021 to deal with the cost of implementing the Climate Action Plan; and if he...
    • Farm Safety (7 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to further promote farm safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38474/21]
    • Aquaculture Industry (13 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the role of the salmon farming sector and its impact on local ecology and tourism will be reviewed. [38149/21]
    • EU Directives (7 speeches)
      14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current supports and information channels available for farmers impacted by EU Directive 2019/904 prohibiting products in Ireland...
    • Gender Equality (8 speeches)
      15. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the articles of the new CAP he plans to avail of in order to increase the number of female farmers in Ireland, the additional measures...
    • Aquaculture Industry (7 speeches)
      16. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the public consultation in process relating to an aquaculture licence application by a company (details supplied) in...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Schemes (7 speeches)
      80. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will increase funding to the local improvement scheme to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38936/21]
    • Men's Sheds (7 speeches)
      82. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will examine the possibility of establishing a funding stream under her Department for an organisation (details supplied) which...
    • Departmental Programmes (7 speeches)
      83. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding her Department makes available for the development and upgrading of playgrounds. [38168/21]
    • Voluntary Sector (7 speeches)
      84. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if it will be ensured that a dedicated training and development strategy is developed and fully funded for the charitable, voluntary...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Island Communities (7 speeches)
      85. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 43 of 25 May 2021, to outline the status of the new policy for the islands; when she expects the...
    • Public Procurement Contracts (8 speeches)
      86. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has considered the role that social and labour procurement clauses could play in the development of economies in...
    • Regional Development (7 speeches)
      87. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if progress has been made on establishing a community ownership fund to help communities groups purchase or take over local community...
    • Vacant Properties (12 speeches)
      89. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps she is taking to address the issue of vacant and derelict buildings in towns and villages. [38173/21]
    • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 speeches)
      91. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her ongoing proposals and initiatives required arising from the impact of Covid-19 in all areas of the country, urban and rural; and if...
    • Departmental Schemes (7 speeches)
      92. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if progress has been made as part of the town centre first approach to provide and resource dedicated staff within local authorities to...
    • Departmental Schemes (9 speeches)
      100. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if increased funding will be provided for local improvement scheme roads around the country; and if she will make a statement on the...
    • Community Development Projects (8 speeches)
      101. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is scope to expand the community enhancement scheme to offer financial supports to communities that wish to undertake...
    • Broadband Infrastructure (6 speeches)
      103. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the work programme of the mobile phone and broadband task force; the estimated timeframe for when the task force will be...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (44 speeches)
    Before we begin, rather than me coming in and out, I ask Members to kindly keep to the time limits.
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (38 speeches)
    Iarraim ar Bhaill cloí leis na rialacha ama.
  • Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
    Two groups of Topical Issue Matters will be taken because the issues from yesterday were deferred. Regarding the deferred Topical Issue Matters from yesterday, I wish to advise the House of the...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Defective Building Materials (4 speeches)
      I wish to state at the outset, no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, that it is deeply disappointing, given the seriousness of the issue that I am raising, that neither the...
    • Employment Schemes (4 speeches)
      We are back to facing a significant crisis of unemployment continuing into next year. The Government’s response is to roll out the old hits and the same old strategies. I am expecting...
    • Disability Services (5 speeches)
      Our third matter is in the name of Deputy Verona Murphy, who wishes to discuss the three-year wait time for disability dental services in County Wexford alongside many difficulties family carers...
    • Fishing Communities (5 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. It is important to the people of Cromane, County Kerry, on whose behalf I am speaking, that this matter is being discussed...
    • Veterinary Medicines (8 speeches)
      This Topical Issue was originally put down by Deputy Nolan. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to pursue this in her stead given she could not be here due to unforeseen circumstances....
    • Foreign Policy (5 speeches)
      The next item, which was tabled initially by Deputy John Brady, is being raised by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú.
    • Covid-19 Pandemic (5 speeches)
      The next matter is from Deputy Tóibín, who wishes to discuss the practice of discharging patients from hospitals into nursing homes during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Having...
    • An Taisce (6 speeches)
      Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle. I wish you well as we break up this evening. I thank you for your co-operation and I thank the team, including Peter Finnegan and everyone else, for their help...
  • Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I will share my time with Deputy Devlin, who I believe is to speak for five minutes. I welcome the opportunity to commence the Second Stage...