Dáil debates

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
    Dia daoibh agus fáilte ar ais. Táim ag súil le bhur dtacaíocht i rith an lae, i rith na seachtaine agus i rith an téarma amach romhainn. Roimh tús a chur le...
  • Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021, without amendment, and has passed the Social Welfare Bill 2021, without amendment.
  • Teachtaireachta ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in relation to the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021, in accordance with Standing Order 178(3)(b), confirms that scrutiny has...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (76 speeches)
    In the context of the sensitivity of the topic today and expressions of condolence to the Murphy family, I have been liberal on time. I am going back to strict application of time limits for the...
  • Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022, a copy of which has...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Offices (32 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit of his Department. [60209/21]
    • Northern Ireland (13 speeches)
      8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent conversations with the First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland. [60572/21]
    • Cabinet Committees (18 speeches)
      14. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination last met and will next meet. [61312/21]
  • Violence Against Women: Statements (40 speeches)
    Rachaimid ar aghaidh go dtí an chéad phíosa gnó eile, is é sin ráitis maidir le foréigean ar bhonn inscne. Tá 145 nóiméad againn don phíosa...
  • Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (30 speeches)
    I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I am pleased to bring the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 before this House. It is landmark legislation in recognising...
  • Gender-based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (37 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a national social problem; — the majority of violence, abuse and...
  • 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 Gino Kenny - to discuss...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • International Agreements (4 speeches)
      I wish to start with very sombre figures. Our fellow human beings are behind the figures. As of today, Covid-19 has claimed 5.5 million people worldwide. It is an incredible statistic. Nearer...
    • Environmental Schemes (4 speeches)
      The main reason I bring up this issue is that there is a new national retrofit scheme to be announced shortly by Government. Currently, there are three schemes available. There is the better...
    • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, for being present to deal with my question. This is a matter we have spoken about privately on a number of occasions. I acknowledge that she...
    • State Examinations (12 speeches)
      I call Deputies Fitzmaurice, Kerrane, Barry and Ó Laoghaire. We have to stick tightly to the time of one minute each.