Dáil debates

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 speeches)
  Before we start, I have a reminder about health and safety. Members and all in attendance are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (82 speeches)
  As agreed for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency, the rapporteur's report of the Order of Business shall be taken as read. Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to?
• Seller's Legal Pack for Property Buyers Bill 2021: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish a statutory procedure whereby when a Seller of a property places the property on the market, a set of legal...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Budget Process (19 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the details of the social impact assessments carried out by his Department and public bodies and agencies under his remit since 1 January 2016. [52214/21]
  • Departmental Functions (13 speeches)
    7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the international and European Union division of his Department. [52215/21]
  • Commissions of Investigation (8 speeches)
    12. To ask the Taoiseach the names of each commission of investigation established by his Department in each of the past ten years; the costs incurred by each; the number not yet concluded; and...
• Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to 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 Colm Burke - to...
• Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (57 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to discuss the climate action plan. We should take these opportunities to the maximum whenever we can. The recently published report by the Intergovernmental Panel...
• Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (59 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges: —that the State failed the women and children who were in Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes and County Homes institutions;...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (7 speeches)
    56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if clarity will be provided on the Covid-19 safety measures in school settings, including the potential use of filtration devices and all other...
  • Educational Reform (7 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will give a full report on the recent discussions her Department has been having on reform of the leaving certificate; the timeline for...
  • School Staff (7 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to address the substitution crisis in schools. [57258/21]
  • Covid-19 Tests (7 speeches)
    59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if clarity will be provided in relation to antigen testing in schools and the way it is to be implemented within the school setting; if antigen...
  • Defective Building Materials (7 speeches)
    60. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views in relation to the submission from the Donegal Education and Training Board, ETB, for additional supports to assist students affected by...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • State Examinations (10 speeches)
    61. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her priorities for the reform of the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57336/21]
  • School Enrolments (7 speeches)
    64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will report on plans to increase secondary school places in an area (details supplied) to meet the demand of the growing population; and if...
  • Special Educational Needs (8 speeches)
    65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a response was never received to an expression of interest made in March 2020 by a school (details supplied) to assist with planning in...
  • School Facilities (7 speeches)
    67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to ensure all schools have access to appropriate physical education and school hall facilities. [57261/21]
  • Disadvantaged Status (7 speeches)
    68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of plans to include a school (details supplied) under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools, DEIS, programme; and if she...
  • State Examinations (7 speeches)
    69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is considering arrangements for a hybrid leaving certificate for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57335/21]
  • Educational Reform (7 speeches)
    70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she will take in the assessment of the leaving certificate course to eliminate undue stress for students; and if she will make a...
  • Departmental Staff (3 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when staff waiting for summer provision payments will receive same; the reason for the delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • School Admissions (4 speeches)
    I have raised this issue with the Minister before. There is a crisis for many families. I do not use that word lightly. It is not just an issue in north Dublin. Many of my colleagues across...
  • Medical Aids and Appliances (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for dealing with this matter. I was advised over six weeks ago that there were 28 children on a waiting list for vital medical devices such as...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar seo a phlé anocht. I acknowledge the message I had from the Minister, Deputy Catherine...
  • Mental Health Services (5 speeches)
    The final Topical Issue matter is in the name of Deputy Ward, who wishes to discuss a report published by the Mental Health Commission entitled Access to Mental Health Services for People in the...