Dáil debates

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
    Cuirtear tús inniu le Seachtain na Gaeilge, an fhéile idirnáisiúnta Ghaeilge lena ndéantar ceiliúradh ar ár dteanga agus ár gcultúr dúchais....
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (36 speeches)
    Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom mo dhlúthpháirtíocht, agus dlúthpháirtíocht Shinn Féin, a léiriú le muintir na hÚcráine. Ba mhaith liom...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (109 speeches)
    The Business Committee's report has been circulated and can be taken as read. The question is if the proposed arrangements for this week's business are agreed to.
  • Twelfth Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Twelfth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • First Meetings of Committees: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That— (a) the Joint Committee on Autism, and (b) the Joint Committee on International Surrogacy, may meet, notwithstanding the fact that in advance of the first...
  • Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Proceedings: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(iv) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003-2021, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Staff (21 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff currently employed by his Department; the current annual salary of the highest-paid person employed by his Department; and the various pay scales for...
    • National Economic and Social Council (20 speeches)
      2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, an agency under the aegis of his Department. [7524/22]
    • Departmental Programmes (72 speeches)
      12. To ask the Taoiseach if he is planning to update his Department's Strategy Statement 2021-2023. [7687/22]
  • Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Motion (87 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: recalls: — that in the first Article of Bunreacht na hÉireann the Irish nation affirmed its inalienable, indefeasible, and sovereign right to...
  • Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (28 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — there are now 1.34 million people on some form of health waiting list; — there are 893,043 people on hospital waiting lists...
  • 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...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Capital Expenditure Programme (7 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the issue of value for money in large capital projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11731/22]
    • Flood Risk Management (9 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of, and specific timeline for, his decision on the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme proposal; and if he will make a statement...
    • Legislative Measures (7 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details of the forthcoming regulation of lobbying (amendment) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Budget Process (7 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will introduce an emergency mini supplementary budget without delay aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis. [11766/22]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Flood Risk Management (18 speeches)
      58. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief measures for County Louth; the progress to date; the additional staffing resources provided by the Office...
    • Public Sector Staff (9 speeches)
      59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is engaged in discussions to agree revised principles for a new higher education staffing agreement to update the current...
    • Project Ireland 2040 (7 speeches)
      60. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the action he is taking to get value for money under the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11368/22]
    • Healthcare Policy (7 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps that have been taken by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer to promote and enable the development of...
    • Freedom of Information (12 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the public consultation process on the Freedom of Information Act 2014; when a further round of submissions will open; and...
    • National Development Plan (7 speeches)
      88. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of the capital projects outlined in the national development plan which are currently behind schedule; and if...
    • Brexit Supports (9 speeches)
      92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the breakdown of funding schemes established under the recently established Brexit adjustment reserve; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Public Sector Pay (5 speeches)
      93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of instances in which his Department has set aside existing guidance as to remuneration rates for civil servants or employees...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
      Táim buíoch go bhfuil mé ábalta labhairt ar an ngá atá le hacmhainní breise Garda i bhFionnghlas. As the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, might be aware, I...
    • Further and Higher Education (4 speeches)
      I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for reselecting this particular Topical Issue matter and, indeed, to the Minister for making himself available at this very late hour. As previously...
    • Environmental Schemes (4 speeches)
      There is no doubt the better energy warmer homes scheme is an important support for many eligible homeowners. It is one of the key tools that will help to reduce the use of carbon in our economy...
    • Telecommunications Services (4 speeches)
      Every day I receive complaints from constituents about the dropping of mobile phone calls. Every day I ask people to move their location so that I can hear what they are saying because of the...