Dáil debates

Tuesday, 20 September 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (115 speeches)
    We will take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 36. I call Deputy Mary Lou McDonald.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (99 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Sittings and Business of the Dáil (without debate) - Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022 (Second Stage,...
  • Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (1 speech)
    I move that: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or in the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which he has had discussions with other European and NATO leaders in regard to EU Security and Defence issues; and if defence and security issues were...
    • Ukraine War (11 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to Ukraine. [38168/22]
    • Housing Policy (42 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [43922/22]
  • Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • National Retrofit Plan: Motion [Private Members] (31 speeches)
    I move: "That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the refusal of the Government to reduce and cap electricity prices leaves households facing into an extremely worrying and...
  • 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 Aengus Ó Snodaigh...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Energy Prices (12 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to reduce the price of electricity and energy for households and businesses over the coming months; if he has...
    • Energy Policy (10 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position on the building of a liquefied natural gas, LNG, terminal; if it will be privately built or State-built;...
    • Energy Conservation (32 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of retrofits completed under the warmer homes scheme and, separately, under the one-stop shop service; the...
    • Energy Prices (9 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason household electricity bills in Ireland are more expensive than the European average; his plans to address...
    • EU Regulations (40 speeches)
      58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will oppose the proposed European Union regulation on land and peat restoration with reference to the biodiversity...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (3 speeches)
    I am substituting for Deputy Colm Burke.
    • EU Meetings (10 speeches)
      59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the emergency meeting of the energy ministers of the 27 member states of the European Union on 9...
    • Energy Prices (8 speeches)
      60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with the Minister for Finance regarding a windfall tax on energy companies’ earnings;...
    • North-South Interconnector (17 speeches)
      61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has received a review of the North-South interconnector; when it will be published; and if he will commission a...
    • National Broadband Plan (13 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan; the number of premises that have been passed; and if he will...
    • Natural Resources (17 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Question No. 86 of 24 May 2022, the role of his Department in the decommissioning of the Kinsale and Seven...
    • Energy Prices (8 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he is proposing to support SMEs struggling to meet rising energy bills. [45550/22]
    • Recycling Policy (6 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his proposals to reduce the amount of polyethylene terephthalate, PET, plastic exported from Ireland considering options...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Transport (10 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being with us tonight to address the very important issue of school transport. I want to talk specifically about the area of Kilnaleck in the heart of County...
    • Housing Policy (4 speeches)
      I very much believe in Part V delivery. I wish to deal with a particular aspect of it. I like estates to have 10% social and 10% affordable. That is what I want to see on every new estate that...
    • Coroners Service (4 speeches)
      I wish to ask the Minister for Justice about the coronial system particularly as it relates to the justice plan 2022 which commits to bringing forward nationwide coroner review proposals later...
    • An Garda Síochána (6 speeches)
      First, I wish to condemn outright those who were involved yesterday evening and every other night and day in rallying robbed cars through the neighbourhood of Cherry Orchard. Thankfully, nobody...