Dáil debates
Thursday, 2 March 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- National Car Test (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on NCT delays; the number of customers who have been afforded a free test in 2022 and 2023, in line with the...
- Aviation Industry (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his plans for a national strategy for sustainable aviation fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10363/23]
- Ports Policy (10 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the measures he will take in 2023 to support Irish ports in readying themselves to help deliver on Ireland's offshore...
- Air Safety (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to further securitise airspace in the context of the safety of persons in aircraft and on the ground regarding drone...
- Bus Services (10 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he agrees with bus services being withdrawn from communities as part of the BusConnects strategy (details supplied). [9464/23]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Airport Policy (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his response to the calls from the north west of Ireland for the Government to reinstate financial support...
- Rail Network (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give positive consideration to the reopening of Cratloe and Crusheen railway stations in County Clare; and if he will make a...
- Greenways Provision (11 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount made available for greenways from Athenry to Collooney this year; the work to be done with this allocation; if he can confirm if...
- Driver Test (9 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if deployment of staff has happened at the three driving test centres in County Clare to deal with significant waiting times of up to 35...
- Coast Guard Service (9 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will establish an inquiry to independently review the structure, governance, management and organisational culture at the Irish...
- Air Safety (8 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the measures that are being taken to increase security around Dublin Airport, specifically with regard to drone technology;...
- Rail Network (9 speeches)
15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the all-Ireland rail review. [10008/23]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Public Sector Pay (7 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the process and procedures by which a line Department would come to his Department seeking permission for the release...
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when an improvement in the Naval Service patrol duty allowance will be implemented in accordance with the recommendations in the...
- Public Procurement Contracts (7 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail the analysis of the inflation-supply chain delay co-operation framework that has been carried out to date; and if he...
- Offshore Islands (7 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to previous visits, the position regarding the improvement of facilities on An Blascaod Mór; if these improvements will be...
- National Monuments (13 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will install CCTV at the national monument at Clare Abbey, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10569/23]
- National Development Plan (7 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail the efforts being made under the national development plan for growing population centres, such as Swords, County...
- Cost of Living Issues (7 speeches)
99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the cost-of-living supports announced last week; the estimated number of people who will benefit from these supports;...
- Coastal Erosion (7 speeches)
100. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the allocation of funding to address coastal erosion in east Cork; if further funding is available for...
- Flood Risk Management (7 speeches)
101. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when flood defence construction works will advance in the upper River Lee area for Inchigeelagh, Ballingeary and Ballyvourney; and if he...
- Public Sector Staff (13 speeches)
103. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline how he intends to ensure the crucial posts across the public sector are filled, in particular in the cities, given...
- Construction Industry (7 speeches)
106. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work that the construction sector group is currently undertaking to advance the roll-out of modern methods of construction; and if...
- Freedom of Information (5 speeches)
108. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the legislation he will bring forward this year in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 speeches)
Yesterday, a terrible fire broke out at Wexford General Hospital, which has led to the evacuation of more than 200 patients. Our thoughts this morning are with the people of Wexford. I commend...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (122 speeches)
Yesterday my colleague Deputy Guirke raised the case of Kitty, who is from Trim in County Meath. I am sure the Tánaiste has heard her story. She is over 100 years old and received an...
- Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
- Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- 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 Bríd Smith - to discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- School Meals Programme (7 speeches)
There is no Minister here yet to deal with the first issue. With the House's permission we will proceed to Deputy Bríd Smith. The matter will be taken by the Minister of State, Deputy...
- Hospital Services (6 speeches)
I will use this chance to raise the situation of the urgent care centre, that is, the walk-in service at Connolly Hospital and its transition to an appointment-only facility. I know that many...
- School Accommodation (4 speeches)
I have raised issues affecting the primary school in Carrick-on-Shannon many times. The school campus was originally built in 1952. It was extended in 1983 and amalgamated in 2013. Scoil...
- Gorse Burning (5 speeches)
The final Topical Issue matter comes from Deputy Ó Cathasaigh, who wishes to discuss upland burning and land management practice, which are very topical issues. I thank the Minister of...
- Personal Explanation by Minister of State (4 speeches)
Before proceeding to the Employment Equality (Pay Transparency) Bill 2022, I must inform the House that, earlier this afternoon, I received a request from the Minister of State, Deputy Niall...
- Employment Equality (Pay Transparency) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." A couple of years ago a good old friend and colleague came to me with a story of her friend, Mike. He had got first class honours as a mature...
- Meastacháin i gcomhair Seirbhísí Poiblí 2023: Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste (1 speech)
Tá Roghchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge tar éis a bhreithnithe ar an Meastachán Athbhreithnithe seo a leanas i gcomhair seirbhísí...
