Dáil debates

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.12 a.m.
• 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 Brian Stanley - to...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Environmental Policy (4 speeches)
    I have been in discussion with fuel merchants in my constituency and beyond who are being adversely affected by fuel smuggling from the North. The fuel merchants I have spoken to employ people....
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for her attendance. I apologise that I have to raise this issue but I am disappointed with what is going on at the Department. I will outline the history of the school in...
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    A matter has arisen this morning in regard to the Christian Brothers Primary School in Wexford, which had a publicised closure to students this week because of a Covid outbreak. I emphasise the...
  • Emergency Departments (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for her presence today. We all know, both as human beings and constituency politicians, that a trip made by anybody to hospital is generally a journey taken with...
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (39 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am honoured to move the motion and, with my colleagues from the Regional Group of Independent Deputies, to speak on the matter here today....
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (51 speeches)
  As the Taoiseach knows, children from Donegal whose families have been affected and devastated by the mica scandal are protesting outside the Dáil and are standing in the rain as we speak....
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (115 speeches)
  There is more bad news today for renters as the Residential Tenancies Board, RTB, calculator reflects that rent inflation now stands at 4.3%. This is at a time when rents are extortionate and at...
• Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend certain provisions of the Credit Union Act 1997, in particular, to provide for the amendment of the objects of credit...
• Flood Insurance Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for fairness in the market for property insurance, and to provide for related matters. The Flood Insurance Bill...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (26 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 met last; and when it is next due to meet. [43743/21]
  • Cabinet Committees (18 speeches)
    9. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination met last; and when it is next due to meet. [43744/21]
  • Cabinet Committees (41 speeches)
    16. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the environment and climate change met last [43783/21]
• Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (40 speeches)
  I will attend a meeting of the European Council tomorrow and Friday, 21 and 22 October. Tá agenda cuimsitheach ann a chlúdóidh Covid, cúrsaí eacnamaíochta agus go...
• Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the Second Stage of this important legislation. The purpose of the Bill is to give effect...
• Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (51 speeches)
  Today is the first opportunity for the Oireachtas to discuss the report of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality. I want to begin my contribution by commending and thanking those citizens -...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021 and has made no amendments thereto.
• Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (17 speeches)
  I call on the Government Chief Whip in relation to a business proposal.
• Rental Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Eoin Ó Broin on Tuesday, 19 October 2021: