Dáil debates
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.12 a.m.
- 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 Duncan Smith - to discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Dental Services (4 speeches)
The crisis in our dental care has been discussed many times in the Chamber over the past number of months. The crisis is getting worse. The most recent estimates state that only 750 dentists...
- Bus Services (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I appreciate her taking the time. The history here is that before our more modern bus services...
- Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, for taking this matter on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs. I was very disappointed to read an article on Monday, 24 January in The Irish...
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I am passionate about special needs education and the critical role special needs assistants, SNAs, play in the system. I am grateful for the Minister of State's presence. I will outline some...
- Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members] (87 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the annual rate of inflation in Ireland has risen for fourteen months in a row reaching 5.5 per cent in December, the highest in...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (83 speeches)
Yesterday, I raised with the Taoiseach the out-of-control cost of living and the never-ending price hikes that workers and families are forced to endure. I must say he came up very short in...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (84 speeches)
The Taoiseach correctly described the scandal of inappropriate prescribing of medication to young mental health service users in County Kerry as deeply shocking. The wider public, in particular...
- Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (7 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the law relating to the misuse of a controlled substance and for those purposes to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (29 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the investigation being carried out by the Secretary General of his Department into the leaking of details of the mother and baby homes commission of...
- Foreign Policy (19 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of Global Ireland: Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025. [61496/21]
- Departmental Expenditure (10 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the advertising spend and initiatives promoted by his Department in 2021; and the project budget and plans in place for 2022. [61502/21]
- Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (60 speeches)
I attended a meeting of the European Council on Thursday, 16 December in Brussels. Cruinniú suimiúil agus tábhachtach a bhí ann. This was preceded by the Eastern Partnership...
- Estimates for Public Services 2022: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year...
- Youth Mental Health: Statements (67 speeches)
I thank Deputies for the opportunity to speak to the House about the important topic of youth mental health. It is particularly timely and pertinent given the publication today of the...
- Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Regulation of Providers of Building Works Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to have this opportunity to address the House on Second Stage of the Higher Education Authority Bill 2022. Last year was...
- Leaving Certificate: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire on Tuesday, 25 January 2022:
- Cost of Living: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Ged Nash on Wednesday, 26 January 2022: