Dáil debates

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 speeches)
    The Government's failure to plan for the recovery of Ireland's tourism sector has come home to roost in a fairly catastrophic fashion. Families are missing out on holidays because of long delays...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (67 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Fourteenth Report of Committee of Selection (without debate) - Motion re Referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil...
  • Fourteenth Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Fourteenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title:...
  • Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
  • Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
  • Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (15 speeches)
    I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 187, it be an instruction to the Dáil in Committee on the Electoral Reform Bill 2022, that it has power to make amendments to the Bill which are...
  • Transport, Accelerating Sustainable Mobility: Statements (73 speeches)
    I appreciate the chance to give these statements on our national sustainable mobility policy and to listen to Deputies. I will not be here for the entire debate. There is a Cabinet meeting at...
  • Food Price Rises: Motion [Private Members] (15 speeches)
    Deputy Kerrane is sharing time with colleagues.
  • Message from the Standing Business Committee of Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
    The Business Committee of Dáil Éireann has completed its consideration under Standing Order 30 of the request by Deputy Jennifer Whitmore to waive the requirement for scrutiny of the...
  • Rising Food Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Clare Kerrane:
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Programmes (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on LEADER programme funding, considering the European Commission's recent statement; and if she will make...
    • Broadband Infrastructure (12 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the engagement she has had with the mobile phone and broadband task force in the past six months; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Departmental Meetings (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the engagements she has had with community-based organisations in relation to tackling the cost of living and other major societal...
    • Departmental Schemes (8 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will seek to increase significantly the local improvement scheme funding to ensure that a real impact can be made on the list of...
    • Departmental Schemes (10 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if more funding will be provided in 2022 in view of the many local improvement schemes in County Kerry, as there are over 660 applicants...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (1 speech)
    Question No. 6 is in the name of Deputy O'Connor but I do not see him here so we will move on to No. 7.
    • Harbours and Piers (8 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 956 of 5 April 2022, the status of the development of Caladh Mór on Inis Meáin; the...
    • Digital Hubs (8 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to open further remote working hubs in County Cork, particularly in the Youghal area. [27657/22]
    • Offshore Islands (7 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update the islands strategy; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27707/22]
    • Departmental Schemes (9 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the town and village renewal scheme will open for applications; the types of projects that will be eligible for funding in 2022;...
    • Departmental Strategies (7 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the rural proofing strategy as set out in the Our Rural Future strategy; and if she will make a...
    • Vacant Properties (11 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will detail progression of the town centre first policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27393/22]
    • Island Communities (4 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Dursey Island ferry is operational while repairs works are carried out on the cable car. [27816/22]
    • Rural Schemes (3 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when successful projects in County Clare will be announced under the rural regeneration and development fund; the total value of...
  • 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) Deputies Éamon Ó...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (5 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to come back to this important subject as the third national strategy is prepared and published. I want to use this opportunity to recognise why...
    • Legislative Programme (15 speeches)
      It is with deep regret that I raise this issue again, along with my colleague, Deputy Fitzmaurice. We raised it some time ago and were given assurances that work was ongoing on the matter. I...
    • Homeless Accommodation (4 speeches)
      The issue of homelessness in Limerick is spiralling to new and concerning levels. We have never seen it so bad. There is a complete absence of available emergency accommodation for those who...
    • Local Authorities (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being here at this late hour. This is an important issue. I have come across a number of people who have applied to their respective local authorities for...