Dáil debates
Thursday, 30 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)
- Trade Relations (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, given the registering of a European citizens' initiative by the European Commission calling for an end to trade with illegal settlements...
- Trade Relations (14 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the expansion by IDA Ireland into Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47159/21]
- Foreign Birth Registration (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the foreign birth registration application service will start processing applications again. [47085/21]
- Passport Services (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that have been implemented to support and assist the management and staff of the Passport Office in dealing with the backlog of...
- International Agreements (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the escalations developing in the Pacific between the US, the UK, Australia and China; and if he will seek an emergency meeting...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Appointments (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the process of securing a special envoy for freedom of expression. [47113/21]
- International Relations (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the recent elections in Russia were free and fair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46912/21]
- Passport Services (79 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports by persons from County Kildare that are currently outstanding; his plans to address the backlog; and...
- Human Rights (10 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the current situation in Nicaragua ahead of the election in that country; if he has concerns about the crackdown on...
- Passport Services (9 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff working in the Passport Office on a monthly basis from January 2020 to 31 August 2021; and if he will make a statement on...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces (10 speeches)
83. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress that has been made to date on the full implementation of the working time directive as it applies to the Defence Forces. [47078/21]
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
84. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to a report undertaken under item 40A of the White Paper on Defence implementation programme; his plans to act on...
- Defence Forces (22 speeches)
85. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the terms of reference for the announced independent review following a radio documentary (details supplied); the person or body that will be...
- Defence Forces (13 speeches)
87. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the Defence Forces’ process of implementing recommendations on anti-discrimination law; and if he will...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Question No. 88 replied to with Written Answers.
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
89. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he plans to seek funding to resume the Asgard sail training programme;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47093/21]
- Defence Forces (9 speeches)
90. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made by the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46955/21]
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
91. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Dún Laoghaire will continue to be twinned with a Naval Service vessel in the event of the LÉ Eithne being permanently...
- Defence Forces (27 speeches)
92. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the investigation as a result of a campaign (details supplied); if he is considering an inquiry to report back on the steps his...
- Defence Forces (8 speeches)
93. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of protected disclosures relating to the Defence Forces that have been made to the office of the Minister for Defence in the past ten...
- Defence Forces (8 speeches)
96. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the report by the independent review group on Jadotville; and if he will make a...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
The people impacted by the mica scandal are outside the gates of Leinster House and have been every day for months. They are pursuing justice as their homes crumble around them. Yet, as often...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (58 speeches)
Following on from the final matter raised on Leaders' Questions, yesterday the Taoiseach could not give an cast-iron guarantee that there will not be any blackouts as a result of electricity...
- Defective Dwellings Bill 2021: First Stage (8 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the law relating to the liability of builders, developers and others involved in the carrying out of...
- Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
- Consumer Protection (Regulation of Retail Credit and Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Reform and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- Climate Action: Statements (88 speeches)
I will share time with my colleagues the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, and Deputy Leddin, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Climate Action. I will not distribute a speech as I am...
- Cork University Maternity Hospital: Statements (54 speeches)
Like many throughout the country, I was deeply concerned by what I saw on Tuesday's "RTÉ Investigates" programme on the disposal of perinatal organs in Cork University Hospital mortuary...
- 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 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy John Paul Phelan...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
I appreciate the opportunity to raise this important issue and the Ceann Comhairle's decision to select it. I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, for...
- Antisocial Behaviour (8 speeches)
We now return to the first item, which is to discuss the increase in antisocial behaviour, specifically in Dublin city. This has been tabled by Deputies Jim O’Callaghan and Gannon.
- Home Care Packages (7 speeches)
We now move to the final matter, which is tabled by Deputy Ó Murchú. He wishes to discuss the lack of home carers and the impact this is having on families.
- Planning and Development (Climate Emergency Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 speeches)
I wish to share my time with Deputy Paul Murphy. He is not present yet, but if he does not arrive, I will keep talking.
