Dáil debates

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
  I note that we are due to adjourn tonight at 11 o'clock. Unless we stick to our time, every minute that Leaders' Questions runs over will drive back the finishing time.
• Visit of US Ambassador (2 speeches)
  Before I ask the Taoiseach to respond on the important issue of Sligo hospital, I note we have been joined in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery by the dynamic US ambassador, H.E. Claire Cronin....
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (5 speeches)
  I thank Deputy Harkin for raising the question of Sligo University Hospital. The Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, met with the consultants from the hospital yesterday. I believe it...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (112 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (back from...
• Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in...
• Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Twentieth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. [53391/22]
  • Departmental Offices (72 speeches)
    8. To ask the Taoiseach if a climate action unit has been established in his Department. [52772/22]
  • European Council (20 speeches)
    15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the European Council meeting held on 20 and 21 October 2022. [52773/22]
• Death of Professor Brian Hillery: Expressions of Sympathy (12 speeches)
  We move to expressions of sympathy for our late and distinguished colleague, Professor Brian Hillery. Before I call the Taoiseach, I welcome to the House Mrs. Miriam Hillery, her sons, Conor and...
• Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (40 speeches)
  In accordance with the order of the Dáil of 28 April 2021, it is not necessary to agree an Order for Second Stage.
• Declaration of a Housing Emergency: Motion [Private Members] (107 speeches)
  I call Deputy Ó Broin who will share time with Deputies Carthy, Conway-Walsh, Cronin and Martin Kenny.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
    75. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the Government's response to the escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, particularly the targeting of civilians and...
  • Disaster Response (7 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions that he has taken to date at the EU, UN or directly to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Somalia; and if he will make a...
  • Human Rights (7 speeches)
    77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the Government's response to the threats by the Iranian Government to execute protestors; and if he will make a statement...
  • United Nations (11 speeches)
    78. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of any engagement that he has had with his counterparts in other EU countries regarding the recent draft resolution (details...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • World Cup (10 speeches)
    79. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the Government's advice to any football supporters travelling from Ireland to Qatar for the World Cup; and if he will make...
  • Human Rights (21 speeches)
    80. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions that he has taken to date to protest at the suppression and violence being perpetrated on peaceful protestors in Iran; if he has...
  • Climate Change Negotiations (7 speeches)
    81. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding progress stemming from COP27 on climate finance for the developing world for climate mitigation and adaptation...
  • Northern Ireland (8 speeches)
    82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in relation to properly dealing with legacy...
  • Northern Ireland (13 speeches)
    84. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he expects a resolution in respect of the current difficulties with the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Courts in Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Courts in Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.
• 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 Éamon Ó Cuív -...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, for being here this evening to respond. I congratulate the Minister for Justice and the...
  • An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
    I wish to raise the associated issue of what I will refer to as the recruitment crisis in An Garda Síochána. At present, we have approximately 14,300 attested members of An Garda...
  • Rural Schemes (6 speeches)
    Before I commence my Topical Issue matter, my understanding is that, under Standing Orders, if a Minister cannot come into the House to deal with a matter, he or she should notify the Deputy...
  • Hospital Overcrowding (6 speeches)
    As the Minister of State is probably aware, an unprecedented event took place over the weekend, when 34 consultants from all disciplines at Sligo University Hospital all sent emails to the...