Dáil debates

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 speeches)
  A few weeks ago, a young family in Dublin saw their lives unravel. They were renters living with their two small children and like anyone else, they just want a secure home for their kids to...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (72 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reReferral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International...
• River Boyne Task Force Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish a committee of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly to serve as a River Boyne Task Force with the function of...
• EU-LAC International Foundation Body: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th...
• Twenty Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection and Appointment of Committee: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: (i) approves the Twenty Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Commissions of Investigation (10 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach the number, and cost, of ongoing commissions and investigations under the remit of his Department. [22558/23]
  • Departmental Offices (38 speeches)
    2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the economic division of his Department. [22861/23]
  • Climate Action Plan (16 speeches)
    10. To ask the Taoiseach the extent to which his Department continues to exercise a leadership role to ensure climate action is a key priority across all Departments. [24620/23]
• Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
• Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (34 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: - respite and short break services play an essential role in supporting family carers and people with disabilities, yet three quarters of...
• 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 Mattie McGrath - to discuss...
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Communications (7 speeches)
    32. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to develop effective communication with communities where accommodation for asylum seekers is to be...
  • Childcare Services (7 speeches)
    33. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of childcare providers that participated in the core funding scheme but have subsequently raised fees...
  • Early Childhood Care and Education (7 speeches)
    34. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures he is taking to address the severe shortage of childcare provision and early education provision;...
  • Disabilities Assessments (7 speeches)
    35. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will verify the current and precise total number of children on waiting lists for assessment of need in CHO...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Disability Services (9 speeches)
    36. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to address the additional costs associated with disability; and if he will make a statement...
  • Asylum Seekers (7 speeches)
    37. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide details of the level of co-operation taking place between his Department and other Departments...
  • Disability Services (7 speeches)
    38. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to support people with autism and their families; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • International Protection (7 speeches)
    39. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking to address the crisis in accommodation for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement...
  • Nursing Homes (7 speeches)
    40. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the 19 key recommendations made by the Ombudsman, Information Commissioner, and Commissioner for...
  • Youth Services (9 speeches)
    41. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will detail the measures his Department is undertaking to address the disruption caused to youth services...
  • Cost of Living Issues (8 speeches)
    42. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of a recent report by an organisation (details supplied) that found that up to almost half of...
  • International Protection (13 speeches)
    43. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of refugees who have not been provided with accommodation since the change of policy announced on 24...
  • Disability Services (5 speeches)
    44. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps his Department is taking to improve the monitoring and oversight of disability services; if there are...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise again the issue of Gealscoil Uí Earcáin, Fionnghlas. I have had the pleasure in this House of speaking about the fantastic work done by the...
  • Student Accommodation (8 speeches)
    Next is Deputy Murnane O'Connor, who wishes to discuss plans to ensure adequate provision of student accommodation where?
  • Water Quality (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for selecting this matter this evening, and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for being here to respond to it. There is a major problem...