Dáil debates

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 speeches)
    The controversy surrounding the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe's undisclosed election donations raises again Fine Gael's relationship with big business and its...
  • Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: Appointment of Members (1 speech)
    The following Members have been appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, has been nominated to replace the Minister...
  • Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Appointment of Members (1 speech)
    The following Members have been appointed to the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, has been nominated to replace Deputy Emer...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (50 speeches)
    Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reProposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising...
  • Nagoya Protocol: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Convention on Biological Diversity Protocol: Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of...
  • Presentation of Estimates: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 215 of the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business or the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th December, 2022, the...
  • Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)(b), a Special Committee on Assisted Dying is...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Committees (39 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [58944/22]
    • Climate Action Plan (19 speeches)
      15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the climate action delivery board co-chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [60184/22]
    • Cabinet Committees (17 speeches)
      22. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will next meet. [60869/22]
  • Statement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform (217 speeches)
    Before we proceed, I wish to remind Members that notwithstanding the politically-contested nature of the subject matter, a number of longstanding rules of debate still apply. First and foremost,...
  • Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (33 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022...
  • Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
  • Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023 and has made...
  • Forestry Sector: Motion [Private Members] (167 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the Irish forestry sector supports an estimated 9,400 jobs directly and indirectly with economic value of over €2 billion...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Tax Reliefs (24 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of timely, targeted and temporary mortgage interest relief in the context of rising interest costs for mortgage borrowers;...
    • Tax Collection (7 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the 9% reduced VAT rate on electricity and gas bills to 31 December 2023; if he will provide costings for extension of the...
    • Tax Collection (7 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on extending the reduced 9% rate of VAT for the hospitality and tourism sector; its estimated cost, including and excluding hotel accommodation; and...
    • Public Services Provision (9 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Finance the additional revenue raising measures he is considering to ensure sustainable funding of public services, following the Parliamentary Budget Office and the...
    • Insurance Industry (7 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce measures to ensure that recent reforms in the insurance sector will result in proportional reductions in premiums for consumers; and if he...
    • Tax Code (5 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will waive the 23% VAT rate on antigen tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3332/23]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Inflation Rate (9 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Finance what consideration his Department is giving to further anti-inflationary measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3135/23]
    • Tax Rebates (7 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount his Department received in overpaid PAYE taxes in 2021 and 2022; the measures that are in place to make individuals aware of any overpayments; and...
    • Small and Medium Enterprises (10 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures being considered to support small and medium enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3058/23]
    • Banking Sector (8 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Finance the assessments that have and will be undertaken with regards to the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears, CCMA, including the suite of alternative repayment...
    • Tax Code (9 speeches)
      74. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on introducing additional tax measures for developers and investors in the residential property market; if he agrees with a previously commissioned...
    • Disability Services (12 speeches)
      76. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress to date on replacing the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3023/23]
    • Tax Code (7 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Finance the proposals he will be bringing forward in relation to income tax over the medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2994/23]
    • Mortgage Resolution Processes (5 speeches)
      77. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the requirements of third parties and funds in possession of mortgage contracts with regards to the code of conduct on mortgage arrears; and his...
  • 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 Joan Collins - To discuss a...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Primary Care Services (4 speeches)
      A constituent contacted me recently regarding local parents whose babies and children are registered with the Old County Road primary care clinic. The clinic is no longer doing baby and child...
    • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
      The challenging situation at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, has been well reported over the past few weeks. Just last weekend, thousands of citizens from across the mid-west region marched...
    • Home Care Packages (4 speeches)
      I will speak about some of the difficulties that people are having in accessing home care supports in west Cork, but in doing that I must first acknowledge the incredible work being done in this...
    • Business Supports (6 speeches)
      I am sharing time with Deputy Conway-Walsh. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Staít as an gceist seo a thógáil. An fáth go bhfuilimid á hardú inniu ná gur...