Dáil debates
Thursday, 16 September 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Electricity Generation (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide assurances that the State will not face blackouts in winter 2021 as a result of the demands on the...
- Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he plans to take to ensure that Ireland will have a just transition towards meeting Ireland's international...
- Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the process and timeline for the introduction and implementation of carbon budgets in view of the recent...
- Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the analysis his Department has carried out to date regarding the use of energy by data centres, including their effect...
- Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the introduction of the microgeneration scheme; when the scheme will be in operation; the way it will...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Infrastructure (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Celtic interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43992/21]
- Climate Change Policy (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on his approach to preparation for the COP26 summit in Glasgow; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Energy Policy (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy measures being taken by his Department to ensure the resilience and security of energy supply at times of peak...
- National Broadband Plan (8 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason an area (details supplied) is one of the few areas in the country not to have been prioritised to date in the...
- Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the Celtic interconnector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44216/21]
- Waste Management (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the lengthy application process for end of waste licences; and if he will make a...
- National Broadband Plan (12 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the remedial actions under the national broadband plan contract his Department has put in place with NBI to address the...
- Departmental Regulations (6 speeches)
22. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on claims made in advertisements relating to carbon offsetting and neutrality by companies that provide little...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Aviation Industry (7 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the aviation task force report and the aviation restart plan; his plans to...
- Road Projects (6 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Ardee bypass project (details supplied). [44462/21]
- Bus Services (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of BusConnects in Dublin; if he has engaged with Dublin Bus management and unions to try to resolve the current dispute over...
- Road Projects (8 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a series of matters (details supplied) regarding road infrastructure in west Cork. [44395/21]
- Transport Policy (8 speeches)
68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce the number of private cars used on journeys to and from centres of primary, secondary and third level education; and...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to support public transport outside of the major urban centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Road Projects (8 speeches)
70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding in place for N22 surfacing works at Coolcower, County Cork; when contractors will be appointed to carry out the...
- Dublin Bus (8 speeches)
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on any recent communication he has had with Dublin Bus management or trade unions on industrial relations matters in the...
- Road Projects (7 speeches)
73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the Ardee bypass; the funding spent to date on the project; the targeted timelines for commencement; and if he will...
- Regional Airports (12 speeches)
74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a chairperson will be appointed to the board of the Shannon Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44116/21]
- Driver Test (7 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his efforts to clear the driving test backlog including the plan to hire additional driving testers; and...
- Rail Network (8 speeches)
76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to expand the DART to Drogheda and the electrification plans for the northern line; the expected timeline for the...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (66 speeches)
Iarraim ar na Teachtaí cuidiú liom maidir le srianta ama.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (66 speeches)
I ask for the co-operation of Members. Everybody deserves a chance. We have a list of names and I ask Members to stay within the time. Thank you.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (20 per cent Provision of Social and Affordable Housing) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to delete the sunset clause which affords an exemption to developers who secure...
- Residential Tenancies (Tenants Rights) Bill 2021: First Stage (4 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2020 so as to provide for greater security of tenure and rent certainty for...
- Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- 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 Patrick Costello - to...
- Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021. The purpose of this Bill is to...
- Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be read a Second Time." As Minister for State with responsibility for trade promotion, digital and company regulation, I am pleased to present the Companies (Corporate...
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (0 speeches)
- Housing Provision (5 speeches)
We move now to Topical Issue matters. Deputies Christopher O'Sullivan, Stanton, Martin Kenny and Verona Murphy are all involved. I call Deputy O'Sullivan to discuss the need for significant...
- Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for picking this matter this evening and allowing me to be here. We have a central Midleton mental health centre. It was built in the 1970s. It is called...
- Hospital Overcrowding (4 speeches)
I am glad the Minister of State is here this evening to take this question regarding Sligo University Hospital and the overcrowding in the emergency department there. We share the same...
- Home Care Packages (4 speeches)
I am again raising an issue that I put to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, on the floor of the House some 12 months ago. It relates to the provisions that are being made by the HSE,...
- Adoption (Information) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The simplest thing is just to look at the explanatory memorandum, which makes it very clear what this very short Bill in my name and the name of...
