Dáil debates
Thursday, 4 November 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 Grid (19 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the action he is taking to prevent electricity blackouts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53880/21]
- Climate Action Plan (12 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an urgent timeline, broken down by sectors, for the implementation of the commitments in the national...
- Climate Action Plan (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the climate action plan and sectoral emissions ceilings needed to achieve a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas...
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans he has to address delays in the delivery of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to expand the solar PV output throughout the State; the way he plans to make solar PV more accessible to...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Infrastructure (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the review of the North-South Interconnector; the impact the judicial review decision in Northern Ireland...
- National Broadband Plan (14 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of plans to fast-track the national broadband plan; the impact this will have on Ireland's carbon...
- Renewable Energy Generation (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to make the production of green hydrogen more cost-effective within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on...
- National Broadband Plan (8 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the roll-out of the NBP in Dublin city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way the inclusion of land use, land use change and forestry, LULUCF, in the inventory used to measure greenhouse...
- National Broadband Plan (9 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the delivery of the national broadband plan in north central areas of Cork city. [53613/21]
- Climate Action Plan (9 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the implementation of the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53533/21]
- Climate Change Policy (3 speeches)
17. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor progress towards meeting carbon emission requirements with...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Haulage Industry (7 speeches)
82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the challenge facing the road haulage sector here in view of increasing fuel costs and the shortage of drivers; and if he...
- Rail Network (9 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Irish Rail and the NTA in respect of extending DART+ West to Kilcock, County Kildare. [53836/21]
- Public Transport (9 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to keep transport workers and passengers safe on buses, trains and trams given the worrying reports of threats,...
- Haulage Industry (20 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns in relation to the haulage and logistics sector which is under significant financial and operational pressure...
- Haulage Industry (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will take steps to ease the pressure on struggling haulage companies, hauliers and motorists in view of the increasing costs of...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Question No. 87 replied to with Written Answers.
- Transport Policy (7 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for developing a strategic framework for the development of sustainable transport modes; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Road Traffic Offences (7 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of red light enforcement cameras that are in operation; the number that are planned to be rolled out in the remainder of 2021...
- Rail Network (11 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans there are to increase capacity and the frequency of trains on the Dublin-Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on...
- Coast Guard Service (7 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to address the serious findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s investigation into the procurement...
- Road Network (8 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the necessary roadworks will be allowed to continue in order to bring about all aspects of transport infrastructure such as roads up to...
- Cycling Facilities (7 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of capital spending on walking and cycling infrastructure allocated by his Department for 2021; and if he will make a statement...
- Electric Vehicles (7 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to incentivise the purchase of electric vehicles by introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme; and if he will make a statement on...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
As always, impím oraibh cloí leis na srianta ama, más é bhur dtoil é.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (47 speeches)
Today, the Government will set out its climate action plan and we wait to see the detail of what will be announced. I put it to the Minister that there is little point in waving the big stick at...
- Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this Bill to the Dáil following its passing in the Seanad. The purpose of this legislation is to strengthen...
- Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: 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.
- Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, which is draft legislation to prohibit fur...
- Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies Michael McNamara and...
- Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland: Statements (16 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the report, Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland, which was released on 14 September and prepared by the Economic and Social...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Coast Guard Service (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for coming into the Dáil to discuss this. Sometimes Ministers who are not from a particular Department take Topical Issue matters and I appreciate the fact she...
- Technological Universities (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss this issue. It is topical. It was announced only on Tuesday of this week. I warmly welcome the announcement of a new technological...
- Middle East (5 speeches)
The third item has been submitted by Deputy Andrews. He wishes to discuss the decision by the Israeli state to designate six Palestinian human rights groups operating in the West Bank as terror...
- Ambulance Service (9 speeches)
I am looking for confirmation on a situation to do with an ambulance base in Carlow town. This has been going on for a very long time. Carlow has an excellent paramedic service but it is in a...
