Dáil debates
Thursday, 7 April 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Trade Agreements (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the policy of his Department regarding trade agreements and trade missions to countries that have been found to be in gross violation...
- Energy Prices (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is planning to introduce to address the impact of rising energy prices on businesses; and if he will make a statement...
- Trade Unions (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on collective bargaining rights for trade unions in order to secure better pay and conditions for workers in view of his...
- Departmental Reviews (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 10 February 2022, the status of the work to revise the Government Statement on the Role of...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Small and Medium Enterprises (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the SME task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18664/22]
- Enterprise Policy (10 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the south-east regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18808/22]
- Economic Policy (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way that his Department is preparing to implement the circular economy ambitions of the Government. [18475/22]
- Personal Injuries Assessment Board (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans for reform of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18639/22]
- Foreign Direct Investment (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline Government plans to attract indigenous and foreign direct investment to Drogheda in 2022; and if he will make a...
- Construction Industry (8 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the construction technology centre; the timeline for its establishment; and the role it will play as part of...
- Flexible Work Practices (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that he will introduce to secure for workers the right to work from home when possible; and if he will make a statement...
- Low Pay Commission (19 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation of a living wage. [18771/22]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Policy (7 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the energy security review; the action that is being taken to ensure security of supply in view of...
- Energy Policy (13 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Government’s position in respect of the siting of a liquefied natural gas terminal in Ireland; the way that...
- Broadband Infrastructure (11 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the number of premises that were passed and connected...
- Energy Policy (13 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he has taken to enhance Ireland's energy security for the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement...
- Post Office Network (7 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the specific concrete measures that will be taken by the Government and An Post to ensure the viability of the post...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Recycling Policy (8 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on how quickly the food sector will be enabled to remove single-use plastic; if the circular economy Bill can...
- Renewable Energy Generation (9 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he will take to ensure citizen engagement with offshore wind energy projects in Ireland; and if he will make a...
- Climate Change Policy (8 speeches)
100. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an update will be provided on the work of the national climate stakeholder forum; and if he will make a statement on...
- Wind Energy Generation (9 speeches)
102. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to ensure Ireland delivers on the 5 GW target for offshore wind; if Ireland needs to be even...
- Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
104. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the additional resources that are being provided to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and EirGrid to account...
- North-South Interconnector (16 speeches)
105. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects to receive the findings of a review into the north-south interconnector; and when such findings will be...
- Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (3 speeches)
106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with organisations in County Cork on the potential for floating offshore wind there. [18854/22]
- Visit of Presiding Officer of Scottish Parliament (1 speech)
Sula dtéimid ar aghaidh leis an gcéad phíosa gnó eile, on behalf of the House, I extend a very warm welcome to Her Excellency, Ms Alison Johnstone, who is the presiding...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (67 speeches)
Táimid ag foghlaim inniu go bhfuil ardú 6.7% tagtha ar phraghsanna le bliain anuas agus go bhfuil praghsanna fuinnimh ag dul suas níos mó, thart ar 47%. Tá níos...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (5 speeches)
For the information of the House, I wish to advise the House that our Superintendent, Ms Teresa Doolan, has tendered her resignation and will be leaving the service here to move to the Department...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (43 speeches)
On behalf of Sinn Féin, I also want to wish Teresa well and thank her for her years of service to all of us in this House. I wish Noel and Liam well in their new posts. Today, some...
- Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Electoral Reform 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(3)(a) and 181(1).
- Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (16 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill creates a new workers’ right in Ireland. For the first time, employees in Ireland will be entitled to statutory sick pay...
- Sick Leave Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
- 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 37A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Jennifer Murnane...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Fire Safety (5 speeches)
This case concerns the Metropolitan apartment complex in Kilmainham. It is one of many but this is where, this week, the residents got confirmation of news that they were expecting since...
- Pigmeat Sector (4 speeches)
It is good to see Deputy Verona Murphy in the Chair. It may be a sign of things to come in the future. I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's decision to allow this subject to be taken this...
- Medical Register (4 speeches)
This issue concerns doctors and nurses from Ukraine who have arrived here. I understand that more than 165 doctors are here now who are qualified and who have been practising in Ukraine for...
- Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
The definition of dual diagnosis according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists is the coexistence of mental health and substance misuse problems, including both drugs and alcohol. Each of...
- Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 speeches)
I move: "The the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of this Bill is to ensure that local authorities administrating the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability shall,...
