Dáil debates
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Minute's Silence to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday (2 speeches)
Before Leaders' Questions this week, we will commemorate the anniversary of the events in Derry on 30 January 1972 known as Bloody Sunday. Today I propose we hold a minute's silence in...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (62 speeches)
This time two years ago, we were in the midst of a general election. The Taoiseach will recall the election was brought about by the crisis in health. It was an election in which workers and...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (118 speeches)
It has been agreed that the report of the Business Committee, having been circulated, can be taken as read. Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to?
- Education (Inspection of Individual Education Plans for Children with Special Needs) Bill 2021: First Stage (7 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Education Act 1998 to grant additional functions to the Inspectorate to examine and report to the Minister on the...
- Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move that: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2022, copies of...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move that: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
- National Risk Assessment (21 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the national risk assessment published by his Department. [61416/21]
- Northern Ireland (30 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the first year of the shared island initiative. [61417/21]
- Taoiseach's Communications (47 speeches)
20. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the new German Chancellor. [61488/21]
- Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (21 speeches)
I join Members once again in reading into the record of the House my deepest condolences to Ashling Murphy's family; her boyfriend, Ryan; her friends; her work colleagues; her pupils; and members...
- 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 Thomas Gould - to discuss...
- Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (11 speeches)
I do not think there is anyone here who was not shocked by the horrific murder of Ashling Murphy. It knocked us for seven. At times like this, we become aware of numerous cases of violence...
- Leaving Certificate: Motion (31 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — Leaving Certificate students faced significant disruption to their learning when school buildings were closed between January and...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Rental Sector (9 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he plans to take to slow down the disorderly exit of accidental and semi-professional landlords from the private...
- Derelict Sites (27 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to review the Derelict Sites Act 1990 and its operations; if so, the status of those plans; if his attention has...
- Housing Policy (22 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on whether the increased reliance on turnkeys by local authorities, approved housing bodies, the Land Development...
- Housing Provision (19 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable purchase homes that were delivered in 2021; the target for 2022; and if he will make a statement on...
- Ceisteanna Eile – Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Housing Policy (13 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has reviewed or plans to review staffing levels in the local authorities in view of the changes to the strategic housing...
- Housing Provision (7 speeches)
68. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the extent to which his Department is in dialogue with the various local authorities with a view to ensuring a precise number...
- Vacant Properties (8 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the work under way to ensure that each local authority has a dedicated officer or officers to work on reducing housing vacancy...
- Housing Provision (8 speeches)
70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress made by his Department to date in increasing the supply of affordable housing with reference to the key objective...
- Local Government Reform (10 speeches)
71. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the legislation for the establishment of the first directly elected mayor in the country. [3305/22]
- Housing Provision (17 speeches)
72. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress between his Department, Dublin City Council and approved housing bodies to deliver social and affordable public...
- Derelict Sites (12 speeches)
73. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way his Department can help first-time buyers bring derelict houses back into use as homes; and if he will make a statement...
- Housing Policy (6 speeches)
74. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress of the review into rural housing guidelines. [3047/22]
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Road Projects (4 speeches)
First, I must say I am extremely disappointed that I must raise this issue in the Dáil tonight. As a Government Member, I am disappointed with the Minister's decision to withdraw funding...
- Emergency Services (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for including this Topical Issue. Emergency services response times are a constant concern in rural areas and County Cork is one of the areas seriously affected by...
- Animal Culls (4 speeches)
I am very grateful to the office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this very important issue to be aired in the Chamber tonight. I am grateful to the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan for...
- Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to speak. I thank the Minister for being here at this ungodly hour. She is well aware of the issue with the Carrigtohill Community College campus. I will always give...
