Dáil debates

Thursday, 11 May 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)
    • EU Funding (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason the north west has been allocated less funding under the European Regional Development Fund, ERDF, programme despite the...
    • Flood Risk Management (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to expedite flood relief schemes to protect residents, businesses, and local communities at risk; and if he will...
    • Budget Process (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to exceed the 5% expenditure rule in the context of budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22365/23]
    • Home Care Packages (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagements he has had with the Department of Health and the HSE in relation to funding proposals for the new HSE Home Support Tender...
    • Public Spending Code (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the planned reform to the public spending code, outlining how said reforms will achieve greater speed and efficiency;...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Flood Risk Management (20 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the Glashaboy flood relief scheme. [22063/23]
    • Housing Provision (9 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has read the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service, IGEES, housing analytical notes published on 5 December 2022,...
    • Departmental Consultations (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps his Department is taking to progress Ireland's open government national action plan 2023-2025 following the public consultation;...
    • Housing Policy (22 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has relayed to the Government the findings in the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service, IGEES, publication, Housing...
    • Shared Services (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline a timeline, completion date and cost to the State of the financial management shared services project by the National...
    • National Development Plan (7 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the recent patterns in demographic growth require a revision in the national development plan; and what are the key areas which he has...
    • Summer Economic Statement (6 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a report on the wellbeing framework will be included with the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Inflation Rate (7 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the view expressed by European and international agencies and organisations that corporate profiteering is a real...
    • Foreign Direct Investment (7 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will seek briefings from IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland on the work they are currently undertaking to actively secure...
    • Workplace Relations Commission (7 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on expanding the powers of the Workplace Relations Commission to police compliance with sectoral employment orders,...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Question No. 60 taken after Question No. 69.
    • Industrial Disputes (8 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has made contact with the new owners of a food retailer (details supplied); if he has managed to receive any clarity for workers...
    • Industrial Development (7 speeches)
      60. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which he and his office continue to attract employment-generating and trade-benefiting enterprises to this country via...
    • Industrial Development (7 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of site visits hosted by IDA Ireland to counties Clare, Limerick and Galway in 2022; and if he will make a statement...
    • Regional Development (9 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the south-east regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/23]
    • Human Rights (25 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the report by the European Committee of Social Rights, which found that the Government is in breach of several aspects of...
    • Enterprise Support Services (9 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the action being taken by IDA Ireland to bring new businesses to Carlow; and if he will make a...
    • Departmental Strategies (7 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has plans to update the strategy for entrepreneurship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21543/23]
    • Unified Patent Court (8 speeches)
      79. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the work carried out to date by his Department to enable Ireland to ratify the agreement on a Unified Patent Court;...
    • Employment Support Services (7 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to improve the employment of rates among individuals with disabilities. [21884/23]
    • Climate Change Policy (5 speeches)
      81. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the preparations that have been undertaken in his Department to develop a circular economy strategy in key economic sectors; and if he...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 speeches)
    Tá sé fíorthábhachtach d'fhorbairt eacnamaíoch san iarthuaisceart go ndéanfar uasghrádú ar bhóthar an A5 ó Dhoire go dtí Achadh na Cloiche...
  • Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (51 speeches)
    This week, we heard the heartbreaking personal testimony of Micheline Walsh and her husband, Richard. They are in their late 70s, have been overholding for more than a month following an...
  • Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2023: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to give the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) the legislative remit...
  • Control of Exports Bill 2023: Second Stage (9 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Control of Exports Bill before the House. With an ever-changing geopolitical landscape and advances in...
  • 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...
  • Control of Exports Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Control of Exports Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Road Safety (4 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise the issue of road safety in the town of Charleville, County Cork, a town that will be known to the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach. This has been a major concern...
    • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
      It is more than ten years since Finglas was promised a primary care centre. A comprehensive study by the HSE and other services was carried out. It identified the urgent need to deliver a...
    • Social Welfare Eligibility (5 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht teacht anseo agus gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Fuair mé glaoch gutháin uaithi ag rá nach mbeadh sí ar fáil...
    • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
      Do we get extra time here or do we just keep going? Just over six months ago 50 consultants from Sligo University Hospital, wrote to the Minister for Health to highlight the severe pressure...
  • An Comhaontas Cuimsitheach Eacnamaíoch agus Trádála agus an tionchar ar an nGaeilge, ar an nGaeltacht agus ar Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge: Motion (8 speeches)
    Tairgim: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Irish-speaking Community entitled "An Comhaontas Cuimsitheach...