Dáil debates
Wednesday, 9 November 2022
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.12 a.m.
- 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 Holly Cairns - to discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I do not think this is a new story for Deputies in this House. They are aware of the serious problem we have with parents who get a diagnosis, wait a long period for an assessment of needs, AON,...
- Local Authorities (6 speeches)
Galway County Council is in a funding crisis. This is not news to the Minister of State. It has been raised in this House many times over many years. The question is why. It is because it is...
- Health Services (12 speeches)
In August, we learned of a HSE proposal to limit home births to women and families who live within 30 minutes of a maternity hospital. This would have far-reaching consequences for families in...
- An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
Usually when Deputies get to their feet in this House, we are looking for resources to be put in place for our constituency. There is the nonsensical situation where access to a swimming pool in...
- Long Covid Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (31 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — the most recent waiting list figures available from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show over 79,000 patients are...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (78 speeches)
Last night during a debate with Sinn Féin's Deputy Ó Broin, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy O'Brien, claimed that we do not have a housing emergency. It...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (100 speeches)
I wish to be associated with the warm welcome of the funding for the North Quays in Waterford. It is a great day for Waterford. Well done to all involved. I raise the issue of spinal...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2022: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2022: Vote 27 —...
- Finance Bill 2022: Financial Resolutions (1 speech)
I move the following Resolutions: 1.THAT section 79 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which deals with foreign currency and the computation of income and chargeable gains,...
- Financial Motion by the Minister for Finance: Motion (1 speech)
Tairgim: (1) THAT section 128F of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 be amended, with effect from 10 November 2022— (a) in subsection (1)— (i) by the insertion of the...
- Water Policy: Statements (74 speeches)
As we move on to statements on water policy, I am conscious that we are under the watchful eyes of distinguished ex-servicemen, from County Kildare, of course, or many of whom at least served in...
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) 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).
- Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (33 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 and 11 are related and may be discussed together.
- National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (5 speeches)
As there are no amendments, we proceed to Fifth Stage.
- Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (13 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1: In page 17, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 69 of Principal Act 19.Section 69 of the Principal Act is amended, in...
- Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021, taken on Thursday, 27 October 2022. On the question, "That...
- Home Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy David Cullinane on Tuesday, 8 November 2022: