Dáil debates
Thursday, 24 February 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)
- Scéimeanna Teanga (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an aontaíonn sí gurbh í Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge an uirlis ba chríochnúla a bhí ag an Stát...
- Sports Events (12 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the Government support and resources that are being provided to a sporting organisation (details supplied) to host an event,...
- Arts Policy (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 287 of 8 February 2022, the time, date and the details of discussions she and her Department...
- Television Licence Fee (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address reports that she intends to make changes to the television licence fee collection; and if she will make a...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Sports Funding (37 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans and a likely timeline for the next round of a sports and equipment capital programme; when it is likely to open to new...
- Cross-Border Co-operation (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has had discussions with Tourism Ireland regarding the extension of Fáilte Ireland marketing brands including...
- Broadcasting Sector (10 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the establishment of the media commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10439/22]
- Údarás na Gaeltachta (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the public consultation on the selection process for the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta; and if she will...
- Cross-Border Co-operation (8 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of a shared island approach to sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10436/22]
- Tourism Industry (6 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for domestic tourism for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10506/22]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Climate Action Plan (10 speeches)
79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the recent comments by the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, that greenhouse...
- Cybersecurity Policy (7 speeches)
80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the increases in funding that have been given to the National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC, over the past 12 months; his...
- Energy Prices (7 speeches)
81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the rising cost of energy and electricity for households; when households will receive the €200...
- Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
82. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider an amendment to legislation to allow local authorities to use closed-circuit television, CCTV,...
- Climate Action Plan (7 speeches)
83. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the consultation process by his Department for the draft territorial plan necessary to access...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Schemes (9 speeches)
84. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to have a higher rate of grant and higher threshold of cost for householders, together with a lower...
- Cybersecurity Policy (10 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the preparations being taken to protect against further cyberattacks such as that experienced on the health service in...
- National Broadband Plan (10 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an update will be provided on the roll-out of the national broadband plan, NBP, in Cork city and county. [9607/22]
- Energy Production (11 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans he has to develop the capability of the State to produce and store green hydrogen; and if he will make a...
- Cybersecurity Policy (7 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff currently working at the National Cyber Security Centre; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Environmental Schemes (7 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the one-stop shops for home energy upgrades will be available; if the locations of same have been decided; and if...
- Horticulture Sector (18 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements he had with stakeholders that informed the contribution of his Department to the working paper to...
- Energy Policy (6 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to ensure the retrofit industry will be incentivised to grow to deliver the capacity for 500,000...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 speeches)
Ar dtús báire, ba mhaith liom a rá go gcáineann Sinn Féin gníomhaíochtaí na Rúise agus iad ag sárú teorann agus ceannas na...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (53 speeches)
I want to ask about the rights of citizens with disabilities. Documents released to me under freedom of information show that, for years, the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal has called...
- Town Centre First Policy: Statements (56 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to come before the House to discuss the recently published Town Centre First policy. We all have particular towns that are close to our hearts, places we wish to see...
- 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 Marian Harkin - to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Housing Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, for being here for this Topical Issue debate because I know that he, the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, and the Minister, Deputy Darragh...
- Public Transport (4 speeches)
I am grateful to the Minister of State for taking the debate at this hour of a Thursday evening. This is an issue where choosing the forum in which to raise it is difficult, because it involves...
- Sustainable Development Goals (4 speeches)
This is a welcome chance to discuss an important and substantial piece of work that issues every year from Social Justice Ireland, which tracks our attainment in terms of the sustainable progress...
- Energy Policy (7 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this topical issue so late in the evening. I would have much preferred that the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon...
- Ukraine Invasion (7 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing flexibility to include a fifth Topical Issue on this important subject, especially after statements yesterday on security in Europe. We woke up this...
- Estimates for Public Services 2022: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for the public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2022: Vote 38.
- Social Welfare (Payment Order) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This is very important legislation and, if passed, it will make an immediate difference to lone parents and their families. The current...
