Dáil debates
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
Members and all in attendance are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of Covid-19. We move straight away to Leaders' Questions under Standing...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (83 speeches)
It has been agreed that the report of the Business Committee will be taken as read. Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to?
- Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2) of section 2 of the Ombudsman Act 1980, and subsection(4) of section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, Dáil Éireann recommends the...
- Special Committee on Autism: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)(b), a Special Committee on Autism is hereby...
- Rotas for Leaders' Questions and Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That— (a) notwithstanding the Order of the Dáil of 16th December, 2020, the sequence in which Leaders shall be called upon to put questions between 19th January,2022, and...
- Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the Joint Committee on Gender Equality may meet, notwithstanding the fact that in advance of its first meeting, the full membership of the Committee has not yet been appointed.
- Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with section 8(3)(a) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003, as amended, appoints Deputy Seán Sherlock to be an ordinary...
- Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Authorisation to Instruct Legal Representatives: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(iv) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2018, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Strategies (35 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress of the Strategy Statement 2021-2023 of his Department. [58551/21]
- Government Communications (21 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Government Information Service unit. [59968/21]
- Economic Policy (28 speeches)
10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the newly published response to Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2021. [60208/21]
- 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 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy John Lahart - to discuss...
- European Council Meeting: Statements (35 speeches)
Amárach, beidh mé ag cruinniú tábhachtach sa Bhruiséil, ag labhairt agus ag plé leis na páirtnéirí ó gach cearn den Eoraip. Tá mé ag...
- Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Appropriation Bill 2021 to the House. This Bill is essential financial legislation...
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, will know, the number of adults and children living in emergency accommodation funded by his...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Prices (7 speeches)
27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the actions he will take to reduce energy bills for households this winter; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Natural Gas Grid (7 speeches)
28. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way the addition of 2GW of gas-fired power will affect Ireland’s carbon emissions and reduction targets; if...
- Broadband Infrastructure (7 speeches)
29. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address the issues raised recently in articles (details supplied) in relation to the national broadband plan,...
- Climate Change Negotiations (7 speeches)
30. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the detail of the discussions he has had with the just transition commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Prices (9 speeches)
31. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has had engagement with stakeholders, including other Departments and energy suppliers, on the cost of...
- Electricity Generation (9 speeches)
32. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps being taken by his Department to ensure security of electricity supply this winter and beyond; and if he will...
- Energy Policy (8 speeches)
33. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he considers non-fracked liquified natural gas to be a transition fuel to guarantee energy security during the...
- Energy Policy (15 speeches)
34. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a national retrofitting plan will be accompanied by additional supports in order to assist households with the cost...
- Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the recently published Teagasc report on farm sustainability which found that greenhouse gas emissions from...
- Energy Conservation (7 speeches)
37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to converting oil heating systems to eco-friendly hydrotreated vegetable oil, HVO,...
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will address the issues raised in articles (details supplied) relating to the national broadband plan, including...
- Waste Management (8 speeches)
39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will expedite legislation to amend the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Waste Management Act 1996 to provide a...
- Waste Management (7 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if local authorities will receive support in 2021 and 2022 to help fund anti-dumping initiatives. [61307/21]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Tax Clearance Certificates (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for taking this matter. I want to discuss the use of cash for the purchase of property, including small parcels of land and sites. It is important...
- Wastewater Treatment (4 speeches)
I am raising an issue I first raised with the Tánaiste two weeks ago, namely, water, in particular wastewater around the Copper Coast area of Waterford and specifically in or around the...
- Regeneration Projects (8 speeches)
We would love if the senior Minister was here, but it is apt that the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, is here to discuss Noonan Road. He accepted the offer of the previous Deputy to visit a...
- Foireann Seirbhíse Sláinte (4 speeches)
Táim fíorbhuíoch as ucht an seans chun an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a phlé sa Dáil anocht. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as a bheith anseo chomh...
