Dáil debates

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (67 speeches)
    This week sees yet another disaster in Government housing policy as workers and families across Ireland continue to endure a worsening housing crisis and those fleeing a terrible war in Ukraine...
  • Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (1 speech)
    Before we move on, I draw attention to the fact that my phone is on silent. We have many visitors in the Gallery, and tá fáilte romhaibh go léir. I understand there is a very...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (109 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reReferral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) Regulations 2022...
  • Data Protection Act 2018 Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission)...
  • Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Eighteenth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • Bunreacht Shaorstát Éireann - Constitution of the Irish Free State (1 speech)
    Bunreacht Shaorstát Éireann, the Constitution of the Irish Free State, was adopted by an Act of Dáil Éireann sitting as a constituent assembly on this day 100 years ago. The...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (29 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the UN General Assembly. [48037/22]
    • Departmental Strategies (20 speeches)
      9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland overseen by his Department. [49698/22]
    • Departmental Offices (44 speeches)
      16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the international unit of his Department. [49699/22]
  • Finance Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." We are here today to begin our consideration of the Finance Bill 2022, which will give the necessary legal basis to the decisions announced...
  • 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: Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor -...
  • Finance Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (30 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes: — that the transport sector accounts for 17.7 per cent of our total greenhouse gas emissions, and investment in public transport can...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Land Issues (7 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements that he has had regarding proposals of the European Union on the change of land designation currently in agricultural...
    • Greenhouse Gas Emissions (7 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the process through which the carbon or methane footprint of Irish farms is calculated; and if he will make a...
    • Animal Diseases (7 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support farmers in complying with new tuberculosis, TB, regulations. [53261/22]
    • Fishing Industry (14 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of families that are giving up fishing due to the failed delivery of a third Irish decommissioning scheme; and if 50 or 60...
    • Fishing Industry (7 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the Government will allocate an emergency support fund for the fishing industry to assist the industry with the cost-of-fuel...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Reports (7 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 17 July 2022, the status of the establishment of the wool council; if the promised...
    • Mental Health Services (7 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that have been put in place by his Department to support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers; and if he will make...
    • Horticulture Sector (17 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to ensure an adequate supply of horticultural peat to the mushroom sector, with reference to the recent report on the...
    • Agriculture Industry (7 speeches)
      73. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the way that the Russian war in Ukraine has impacted the Irish agricultural industry; and if he will make a...
    • Environmental Impact Assessments (8 speeches)
      74. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the current environmental impact assessment, EIA, regulations are fit for purpose as a deterrent against the...
    • Food Industry (14 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in the Programme for Government commitment to ‘support the small food producer, providing...
    • Fur Farming (5 speeches)
      78. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the prohibition on fur farming will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53245/22]
    • Climate Change Policy (5 speeches)
      80. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions he has had with both the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the European Union in relation...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
      The whole area of assessments of need has, unfortunately, moved from crisis to crisis and rushed solution to rushed solution. A series of court cases has been taken in the past year or so....
    • Freedom of Speech (4 speeches)
      As the Minister of State will appreciate, one of the strongest elements of our democracy is the energy and commitment of our community and activist groups. These are ordinary citizens who band...
    • Road Network (4 speeches)
      I thank the Leas Ceann-Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue tonight. It is raining cats and dogs and we had huge rainfall Sunday night of last week in many parts of the country, including...
    • Public Transport (4 speeches)
      Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis an Teachta Calleary fá choinne a cheapachán mar Aire Stáit. Guím ádh mór air sa phost úr. This is one of the...