Dáil debates

Thursday, 21 October 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)
    • Agriculture Schemes (17 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the new measures included in budget 2022 for suckler beef farmers, sheep farmers and farmers in areas of natural constraint. [50847/21]
    • Inshore Fisheries (13 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking to address the programme for Government commitment to ensure that inshore waters continue to be protected for...
    • Organic Farming (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the projected number of new organic farmers for 2022; the additional funding that will be allocated to the organic farming scheme; and...
    • Agriculture Schemes (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants involved in the beef data genomics programme, BDGP, and the beef environmental efficiency programme –...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Animal Diseases (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of bovine animals found to have failed the tuberculosis eradication test in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021...
    • Common Agricultural Policy (7 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to support hill farmers in the next CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51715/21]
    • Agriculture Industry (9 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with Teagasc and other Ministers on the need for recognition of carbon removal on farms; and if he will make...
    • Horticulture Sector (8 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a report (details supplied) will examine the way Ireland can position itself to take advantage of the growing international trend...
    • Agriculture Schemes (7 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average value of each basic payment scheme, BPS, entitlement per county in 2019 and 2020, respectively; and if he will make a...
    • Fishing Industry (8 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if trawlers over 18 m in length are currently permitted to carry out fishing activities in Irish waters inside of the...
    • Agriculture Industry (14 speeches)
      14. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the future of the beef task force; and the consideration he has given to extending its remit in order to secure a fair...
    • Organic Farming (8 speeches)
      16. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that were introduced in budget 2022 to support the organic sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51436/21]
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (8 speeches)
      79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the results of the scoping exercise in relation to the death of a person (details supplied) will be made available to their...
    • An Garda Síochána (9 speeches)
      80. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she has engaged with the Garda Commissioner in respect of further issues regarding the appropriateness of the management and...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • An Garda Síochána (7 speeches)
      81. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on and response to criticism by Garda superintendents of the proposed policing Bill; and if she will make a statement...
    • Visa Applications (8 speeches)
      82. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date on the processing of visas, including family reunification applications, for Afghan nationals arising from...
    • An Garda Síochána (10 speeches)
      83. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to stations in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51553/21]
    • An Garda Síochána (12 speeches)
      86. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the Donegal division in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and to date in 2021; and if she...
    • An Garda Síochána (11 speeches)
      90. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if Budget 2022 provided for additional community Gardaí in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51091/21]
    • Domestic Violence (9 speeches)
      87. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the enhanced supports Budget 2022 will provide to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a...
    • Citizenship Applications (8 speeches)
      88. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of citizenship applications outstanding for longer than 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
    • Departmental Reports (8 speeches)
      89. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the Drogheda implementation plan following the publication of the Geiran report earlier in 2021...
    • Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
      91. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if discussions are expected in the coming weeks with the Garda Commissioner on the plans of An Garda Síochána to...
    • Victim Support Services (11 speeches)
      92. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will put a mechanism in place in Garda stations whereby the victim of a violent crime would be notified of the release of...
    • Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (7 speeches)
      93. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in establishing a public inquiry into the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 speeches)
    Iarraim ar gach páirtí na srianta ama a thabhairt dá n-aire.
  • Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (60 speeches)
    In its wisdom, the Government in July pegged rents to inflation. That was at a time when we were warning about rising prices and my colleague, Deputy Eoin Ó Broin, said this measure was too...
  • An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: Tarchur chuig Roghchoiste [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (1 speech)
    Tairgim: Go gcuirfear an Bille faoi bhráid an Roghchoiste um Thithíocht, Rialtas Áitiúil agus Oidhreacht de réir Bhuan-Ordú 180. I move: That the Bill be...
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (36 speeches)
    I am pleased to mark breast cancer awareness month and to discuss this important topic. At the outset, I wish to acknowledge the great commitment of those working in cancer services in...
  • Covid-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting: Statements (23 speeches)
    Printed copies of my speech will be ready shortly. They are on their way over. It is hard to believe that it has been 607 days since the first case of Covid-19 was detected in Ireland. Little...
  • Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • 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 Matt Carthy - to discuss...
  • Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Passport Services (13 speeches)
      The Acting Chairman will know that one of the most bizarre aspects of Irish politics is the engagement that elected representatives often have with the passport service and it is not something...
    • Local Authorities (8 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as teacht isteach cé go bhfuil díomá orm nach bhfuil an tAire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta anseo...
    • Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
      First, I welcome that the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. At the beginning, I thought that the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, was going to answer all the questions. It is becoming a...
    • Primary Medical Certificates (5 speeches)
      This matter has been raised a few times, although I am not sure if it was raised very recently in the Oireachtas. The primary medical certificate is primarily about adapted vehicles. That is...
  • Statistics (Decade of Centenaries) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle agus tuigim go bhfuil spéis ar leith aige sa Bhille seo. Gabhaim buíochas leis an...