Dáil debates
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.12 a.m.
- 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 Aengus Ó Snodaigh - To...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for debate. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. I also acknowledge the excellent work done by the Minister...
- Insurance Industry (4 speeches)
I do not believe that any of us is happy about the issue of public liability insurance. It was in the first six months of last year that we had a drop in the cost of motor insurance premiums of...
- Industrial Relations (10 speeches)
Last week, I organised an AV room briefing on the campaign to reinstate the Murphy Four. The four men are members of the Unite trade union. I invited Deputies and Senators to hear about the...
- Rent Reduction Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (50 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Deputies Gino Kenny and Bríd Smith.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
More evidence emerges every day of the consequences of the housing emergency happening on the Government’s watch. Earlier this week, Galway Chamber warned how businesses are struggling to...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (78 speeches)
Yesterday, young people from across Ireland, who are involved in Macra na Feirme, began a 14-hour walk to Government Buildings from Athy. They are taking a stand for rural Ireland. For many of...
- Twenty-Third Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (4 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Twenty Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Child Poverty (21 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the proposed child poverty unit in his Department. [18063/23]
- National Economic and Social Council (18 speeches)
13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [18129/23]
- North-East Inner City Initiative (8 speeches)
15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in the north-east inner city initiative; and indicate if his Department has any proposals for further similar initiatives...
- Programme for Government (5 speeches)
16. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [19258/23]
- Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statements (42 speeches)
This month marks 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement was concluded. Life on this island has been transformed over the past 25 years as a result of the agreement and the leadership, vision...
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
I understand that the Government Chief Whip wishes to make a business proposal relating to the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022.
- Patient Safety (Notifiable Incidents and Open Disclosure) Bill 2019: From the Seanad (3 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider an amendment from the Seanad.
- Courts Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (0 speeches)
Sections 1 to 7, inclusive, agreed to.
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (35 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.
- Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Report Stage (79 speeches)
On a point of order, it is pretty bad timing that those of us involved in agriculture are attending a meeting of the Joint Committee for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, while this Bill is being...
- Department Underspend and Reduced Delivery of Affordable Housing: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Eoin Ó Broin on Tuesday, 18 April 2023:
- Vacant Homes Tax: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Cian O'Callaghan on Wednesday, 19 April 2023:
- Deployment of a Naval Vessel to Operation Irini: Motion (Resumed) (4 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, on Tuesday, 25 April 2023:
- Proposal for Re-Introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Pearse Doherty on Tuesday, 25 April 2023:
- Rent Reduction Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Rent Reduction Bill 2023. Today, on the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was...
- Twenty Third Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (Resumed) (4 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, on Tuesday, 26 April 2023: