Dáil debates

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (38 speeches)
    The Government has now signed off on its cost-of-living package. Sinn Féin has argued strongly for a spring bonus and we welcome these additional support payments to protect vulnerable...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2023: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (63 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reReferral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2))...
  • Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009 to provide for greater public access to the RTÉ archives. RTÉ is...
  • Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Protection of Financially Vulnerable Customers) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to include the definition of “vulnerable customers” in relation to...
  • Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2023, a copy of which was laid in...
  • EU Regulations: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Committees (24 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [5893/23]
    • Departmental Strategies (24 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the strategic goals of his Department's strategy statement 2021-2023; and if he plans to update them. [5647/23]
    • Departmental Bodies (26 speeches)
      23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit of his Department. [5648/23]
  • Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (30 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: approves the establishment of a Citizens' Assembly, to be known as the "Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use", to consider the legislative, policy and...
  • Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.
  • Housing and Evictions: Motion [Private Members] (75 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the Government has lost control of the homelessness crisis as levels of homelessness continue to rise despite the winter ban on...
  • Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021, without amendment.
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (3 speeches)
    This list has Question No. 64 first and I presume we will proceed on that basis. The question is in the name of Deputy Ó Snodaigh.
    • Sport and Recreational Development (23 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a date for new applications for the sports capital grant 2023; the amount that has been allocated; and if she...
    • Tourist Accommodation (9 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans she has to develop the tourism product and experience throughout the Lough Derg areas of counties Tipperary, Clare and...
    • Film Industry (7 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has discussed the suggestion by TG4 for a Gaeltacht uplift for section 481 tax credit for film production with the Minister...
    • Maoiniú d'Eagrais Ghaeilge (7 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad chuige nach mbeadh na ceanneagraíochtaí Gaeilge nó Foras na Gaeilge thíos leis ó thaobh maoinithe de...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Tourism Industry (8 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on new national initiatives to support Irish tourism over the coming decade; if she will outline her priorities; and if...
    • Gníomhú ar son na hAeráide (9 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht conas a thacófar le hathrú aeráide agus le hoiriúnú aeráide sna réigiúin Ghaeltachta; agus...
    • Sport and Recreational Development (12 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way increased participation in women’s sport at local and community level will be advanced in the coming years; and if...
    • Sports Facilities (7 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 17 November 2022, if she will provide a further update on the status of a facility...
    • Seirbhísí Oileán (10 speeches)
      74. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an mbeidh aon athrú le déanamh ar na cuaillí ag na Pointí Grianghrafadóireachta ar Shlí an Atlantaigh...
    • Sports Funding (7 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps her Department is taking to address the rising energy costs faced by sports clubs across the country. [8572/23]
    • Údarás na Gaeltachta (8 speeches)
      78. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht conas atá sé i gceist aici cothromaíocht inscne agus cothromas a chaomhnú ar bhord Údarás na...
    • Sports Funding (9 speeches)
      79. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when applications will be open for the sports capital programme 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8534/23]
  • 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 -...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Forestry Sector (4 speeches)
      I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, will be very familiar with the issue of ash dieback. I appreciate the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, and the Minister, Deputy McConalogue,...
    • Veterinary Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the Chamber. I greatly appreciate that he is here but two Departments would be involved in the establishment of a new veterinary school, neither of...
    • Regional Development (4 speeches)
      I am thankful this Topical Issue matter has been selected. I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, is taking it because he, the Taoiseach and I and members of the board of the Ireland...
    • Apprenticeship Programmes (4 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle and I thank the Minister of State for being here. This Topical Issue matter is exactly what it says on the tin. It is to discuss additional...