Dáil debates

Thursday, 27 January 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • EU Funding (7 speeches, 1 comment)
    1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that Ireland is prepared to take to reverse the decision by the European Union to halt funding to Palestinian NGOs that are...
  • Foreign Conflicts (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the ongoing war and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen with his counterparts across Europe; if consideration has been given...
  • Human Rights (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the review of the national action plan on business and human rights; the details of Ireland’s position in efforts by the...
  • Northern Ireland (8 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the economy in Northern Ireland has been the best performing since the inception of Brexit given its ability to benefit...
  • Passport Services (13 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to a series of issues (details supplied) in relation to delays in the issuing of first-time and renewal...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • European Union (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the strategic compass proposal brought forward by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3709/22]
  • Diplomatic Representation (8 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps taken in 2021 to enhance Ireland’s network of embassies, which included the opening of an embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. [3638/22]
  • Passport Services (15 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications for passports from counties Cavan, Monaghan, Meath and Louth, respectively, that are currently outstanding; the...
  • Brexit Issues (19 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the work in relation to the Northern Ireland protocol. [57216/21]
  • Common Foreign and Security Policy (10 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are plans to increase European Union military spending following the recent discussions at a meeting of European Union foreign...
• Personal Explanation by Minister (3 speeches)
  Before I respond to questions on defence, with the understanding of colleagues, I would like to make a brief comment to address media reports about my comments in response to a question last...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Defence Forces (13 speeches)
    92. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the details of the progress of the Commission on the Defence Forces to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3890/22]
  • Defence Forces (11 speeches)
    94. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the engagements and progress made in relation to the Women of Honour. [3831/22]
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    95. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel that have been stationed at Custume Barracks, Athlone over the past five years; if there are plans to...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Pension Provisions (11 speeches)
    96. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of situations that have arisen in which members of the Defence Forces who were injured in the course of their duties and subsequently...
  • Defence Forces (21 speeches)
    97. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he expects the numbers in the Defence Forces to reach 9,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/22]
  • Defence Forces (21 speeches)
    98. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made at addressing the serious concerns arising from the experiences of some members of the Defence Forces, in particular, women...
  • Defence Forces (5 speeches)
    100. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the investment in equipment for the Defence Forces as part of the five-year equipment development plan; and if he will make...
  • Defence Forces (4 speeches)
    101. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in implementing the mental health and well-being strategy for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Defence Forces (5 speeches)
    105. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will introduce a grading standard for facilities in which the failure to meet that standard would mean the Defence Forces would be...
• Minute's Silence for Victims of the Holocaust (2 speeches)
  I remind Members that today, 27 January, marks 77 years since the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp, where more than 1 million people, mainly Jews, Poles, Romani and Soviet prisoners of...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
  Tá an méid a tharla sna seirbhísí meabhairshláinte i gContae Chiarraí scannalach gan dabht. Ní hamháin gur ligeadh síos na páistí seo ach...
• Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (40 speeches)
  In fairness to the Tánaiste, only he could claim that rents increasing by 2% is a freeze on rents. By God, if that is where he is, God help renters out there. I will ask him about an...
• Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2022: First Stage (7 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008 and to provide for related matters. Before I start, I wish to take a...
• National Broadband Plan: Statements (173 speeches)
  Tosóimid le ráitis agus ceisteanna agus freagraí faoin bplean náisiúnta leathanbhanda. We will start with questions and answers and statements on the national broadband...
• 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 Colm Burke - to discuss...
• Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Health Services (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Butler. She may need to take bed and breakfast in this place, given how much time she spends in the Chamber.
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for the debate last night. I raised this matter during that debate and I want to tie down the particular issue of why there is not in place in the Irish mental...
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important issue. Long Covid has been called a hidden iceberg of long-term illness, yet the HSE has been slow to...
  • Rail Network (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is the Minister for everything tonight. In July 2019, Irish Rail downgraded Bagenalstown train station to an automatic station. Since then, there has...
• Report on Bogus Self-Employment: Motion (10 speeches)
  I move: "That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands entitled "Examination of Bogus...