Dáil debates
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 speeches)
On this International Women's Day, we will take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 36, with Deputy Mary Lou McDonald first.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (116 speeches)
The report of the Business Committee has been circulated and can be taken as read. Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to?
- Ban on Sex for Rent Bill 2022: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to create an offence of requiring or accepting sex as a condition of accommodation and an offence of arranging or facilitating...
- Data Protection Act 2018 (Access Modification) (Health) Regulations 2022: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Access Modification) (Health) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in...
- Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Order 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) (No. 2) Order 2022, copies of...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Civil Service (17 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Civil Service Management Board, chaired by the Secretary General of his Department, will next meet. [9274/22]
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (45 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the German Chancellor. [11438/22]
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 speeches)
17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [12787/22]
- International Women's Day: Statements (37 speeches)
I will begin my statement today by again acknowledging the bravery of the women of Ukraine, the women of Afghanistan and all the women who are experiencing conflict at this time. Women face...
- 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 Jennifer Murnane O'Connor...
- International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (1 speech)
I am very pleased to have been in the Chamber today to listen to and reflect on the concerns regarding gender inequality that have been expressed. While we have made significant advances in...
- Assessment of Needs for Children with Special Education Requirements: Motion [Private Members] (7 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — early intervention is essential to meet the health and educational needs of children with disabilities and additional needs, in...
- Estimates for Public Services 2022: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31...
- Assessment of Needs for Children with Special Education Requirements: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion: - (Deputy Pauline Tully)
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will bring a sustainable funding model to Cabinet; the reason for the delay in publishing the economic evaluation of the Cassells report...
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
46. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will issue a directive to further and higher education institutions to retain certain flexible teaching mechanisms post-pandemic to support...
- Departmental Reviews (7 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will publish the SUSI review and bring forward measures to improve the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12747/22]
- Third Level Costs (7 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the lack of eligibility to student grants for persons who hold stamp 4 visas; and if he will make a statement...
- Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the detail of his plans to increase the supply of affordable on-campus accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12748/22]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Questions Nos. 50 and 51 replied to with Written Answers.
- Apprenticeship Programmes (8 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the staffing and funding allocated to the new national apprenticeship office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12775/22]
- Third Level Education (17 speeches)
60. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress update on SUSI reform. [12782/22]
- Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the waiting lists for craft apprenticeships and the progress in decentralising the craft apprenticeship model; and if he will...
- Education and Training Provision (7 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of local training initiatives, LTIs, currently in operation; his Department’s plans to expand this number; and if he will make a...
- Apprenticeship Programmes (9 speeches)
55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the low number of apprentices that became fully qualified tradespersons in 2021; his plans for the apprenticeship system...
- Further and Higher Education (7 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has considered the expansion of funding to citizen science mapping projects. [12728/22]
- Further and Higher Education (9 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made under the national development plan for an increase in investment in further education and training...
- Further and Higher Education (5 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider having a higher education institution representative at the National Skills Council and the regional skills forums; and if he...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
Now that Covid restrictions have eased, I have been happy to meet with groups around County Carlow. An issue that has come up often is the lack of gardaí in communities. I want to discuss...
- Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (4 speeches)
Baineann mo cheist le Scoil Náisiúnta Bhríde i Leitir Calaidh i gCeantar na nOileán. Chualamar trí na meáin chumarsáide go raibh an scoil ag dúnadh....
- Mental Health Services (10 speeches)
The Keltoi rehabilitation unit was closed in March 2020. We were promised at the time that it was a temporary closure due to Covid-19. It is still closed today. Why? There are serious issues...
- Agriculture Industry (6 speeches)
I know the Minister of the State had a busy schedule today in Cork. I thank him for coming in at such a late hour to deal with this extremely important issue. It concerns the challenges we...
