Dáil debates
Thursday, 16 December 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)
- Haulage Industry (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which he will support transport workers and business, specifically taxis and hauliers, in view of Covid-19 restrictions and...
- Transport Policy (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific policies he plans on implementing in 2022 to bring down the cost and accessibility of transport for persons with disabilities...
- Cycling Facilities (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been spent in 2021 on active travel projects; the value of the 2021 underspend; the number of kilometres of cycle...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will establish a forum for feedback or consultation for members of the public and stakeholders relating to BusConnects as the project...
- Ports Policy (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to update the national ports policy; when he will designate ports on the east, south and west coasts for the construction...
- Teachtaireachtaí ón Seanad - Messages from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021, without amendment. Seanad Éireann has passed the Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment)...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of theAnimal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021, changed from Animal...
- Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Driver Licences (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the-up-to-date position on changes to the medical certificate form requirement for 70 to 75-year-olds renewing their driver licences; if...
- Rail Network (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has read the recently published Navan rail line assessment report; if he will now prioritise this important project; and if he will...
- Haulage Industry (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposals that his Department is working on to assist the Irish haulage industry to reduce its carbon footprint; and if he will make a...
- Transport Policy (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to extend the roll-out of the safe routes to school programme in 2022; the current status of the implementation of...
- Transport Policy (9 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to incentivise public transport use for commuters in the Laytown and Bettystown areas of County Meath in order to...
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific policies he has to address the issues presented by the Covid-19 pandemic in the taxi industry in 2022; and if he will make a...
- Pension Provisions (8 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if assurances can be provided to CIÉ workers in the regular wages scheme who have retired since June 2020 that the delay in his...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Tax Code (7 speeches)
89. To ask the Minister for Finance if he and his Department will confirm a date for the introduction of a vacant homes tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62650/21]
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the employment wage subsidy scheme, EWSS, in response to further public health restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of Covid-19;...
- Departmental Reviews (9 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the promised review of the help-to-buy scheme; the person or body that will carry out the review; the terms of reference of the review; the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Credit Unions (10 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the credit union’s common bond. [62244/21]
- Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Limerick and Clare, respectively, currently being supported by the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number of businesses...
- Insurance Industry (11 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of progress made under the action plan for insurance reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62370/21]
- Energy Prices (10 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Finance the proposals being considered by his Department to put in place reliefs to reduce energy bills considering the significant cost increases over recent months;...
- Insurance Industry (9 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the impact that Brexit has had on the employer and public liability insurance market in Ireland. [62320/21]
- Mortgage Interest Rates (7 speeches)
99. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is scope for increased competition for loans and mortgages within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (9 speeches)
101. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of existing residential housing units that have been acquired by real estate investment trusts, REITS, and Irish real estate funds in each of the...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
Today the HSE is to publish the executive summary of the long-awaited Brandon report into abuse at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in Stranorlar, County Donegal. My colleague, Deputy Doherty,...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (41 speeches)
Gabhaim buíochas, a Cheann Comhairle, agus guím Nollaig shona ar fhoireann Theach Laighean agus tá súil agam go mbeidh Nollaig álainn acu ar fad. A Thánaiste,...
- Covid-19: Statements (3 speeches)
I call on the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to make a statement. He has 20 minutes.
- 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 Pat Buckley - to discuss...
- Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (51 speeches)
This is the last opportunity we have to be reassured that the Government has a handle on Covid before the Dáil recess. There is a lot of talk from the Government about personal...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Coastal Zone Management (4 speeches)
As the Minister will be aware, the MV Altaran aground in Ballycotten last February and unfortunately, it is still there. It has not been moved. It is a massive blight on the area of...
- Aviation Industry (6 speeches)
The Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, undertook to commission a review of the financial situation of Shannon Airport, which was...
- Rural Schemes (4 speeches)
I appreciate being given the time to raise this important issue. The indicative LEADER budget for 2023 is €180 million for the period 2023 to 2027. The new programme is €36...
- Belturbet Bombing (4 speeches)
I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle selecting this important issue for discussion here this evening. We are now approaching the 49th anniversary of the bombing in Belturbet, County Cavan, that...
- Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 speeches)
I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I am grateful for your presence here, Acting Chairman, and for the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Browne. I am...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Appropriation Bill 2021 without recommendation.
