Dáil debates

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
    Mar is gnách, más féidir, iarraim tacaíocht na dTeachtaí ó thaobh srianta ama de.
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (109 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reReferral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector)...
  • Ministers and Secretaries (Attorney General) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make further provision in relation to the office of the Attorney General. The Ministers and Secretaries (Attorney...
  • Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995, and to provide for a more effective legal aid system. Before I address the Bill, as...
  • Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (10 speeches)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form...
  • Appointment to the Policing Authority: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann recommends, pursuant to section 62C(7) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, that Anthony Harbinson be appointed by the Government to be a member of the...
  • Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
    I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution, in the manner and to the extent specified in that Act, to provide for the charging, in accordance with regulations...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Strategies (36 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the current situation in regard to the development of a national security strategy. [16421/23]
    • Cabinet Committees (36 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will next meet. [16726/23]
    • European Council (17 speeches)
      22. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent meeting of the European Council which he attended; the issues discussed; and the conclusions reached. [15438/23]
  • Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (27 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1960, as applied by section 2 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006, the deployment of a...
  • EU Regulation on Collection and Transfer of Advance Passenger Information: Motion (6 speeches)
    I move: 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 respect of the area...
  • Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Is mór an onóir domsa Bille na hOidhreachta Stairiúla agus Seandálaíochta, 2023 a cur faoi bhráid na Dála. I...
  • 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 Michael Moynihan - to discuss...
  • Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (45 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges the most recent Stability Programme Update 2023, which forecasts a general government surplus in excess of €10 billion this year;...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Budget Process (7 speeches)
      52. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on how her Department is implementing the published guidelines on rural proofing; and if she will make a...
    • Island Communities (9 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the forthcoming islands strategy; when the strategy will be published; and if she will make a...
    • Island Communities (8 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline her engagement with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to improve the provision of housing on...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Policies (21 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the roll-out of the town centre first policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19347/23]
    • Rural Schemes (36 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount of funding drawn down from the rural regeneration and development fund in each month since she took office. [19222/23]
    • Control of Dogs (7 speeches)
      58. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update in relation to work being done by Government and local authorities to combat dog attacks on sheep; and if she will make a...
    • Departmental Funding (14 speeches)
      59. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when local groups in Galway will be able to apply for funding under the outdoor recreation infrastructure fund; and if she will make a...
    • Departmental Schemes (25 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has assessed the potential for the rural economy of the development of circular economy strategies; and if she will...
    • Voluntary Sector (5 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the extent to which she continues dialogue with voluntary rural and community groups throughout the country, including Northern...
    • Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding available to develop new community centres. [19280/23]
    • Voluntary Sector (4 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will report on her Department's engagement with the future board leaders' pilot 2023 scheme for individuals who are interested...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Health Services (5 speeches)
      Blarney GP service closed on 31 December when the GP retired. The service was closed and patients were sent to different areas. They were sent to Ballincollig, Blackpool and Ovens. There was a...
    • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
      I have one very clear and concise request for the Department tonight. It is that every maternity unit in the country publish its risk assessments each month or whenever a new assessment is...
    • Job Losses (7 speeches)
      I apologise to Deputy Cowen for interrupting him earlier. He may now proceed with his Topical Issue.
    • Road Projects (4 speeches)
      At this late hour, I am so tired I am not sure if I can actually debate but I am glad the Minister of State is here. I am disappointed the Minister for Transport could not be here. The Office...