Dáil debates
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 speeches)
The children of Ireland need a national children’s hospital. It is an essential piece of infrastructure. Families’ hopes are on this hospital opening its doors and providing the...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (80 speeches)
I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re referral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed...
- Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 44F) (Appointed Day) Order 2023, copies of which have...
- Report of the Dublin Citizens Assembly: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with a Resolution of the Dáil of 22nd February, 2022, agrees that the report of the Dublin Citizens' Assembly, copies of which were laid...
- Report of the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with a Resolution of the Dáil of 22nd February, 2022, agrees that the report of the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, copies of...
- Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 29th March, 2023, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
- Twenty Sixth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Twenty Sixth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (14 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Brexit and Northern Ireland will next meet. [25560/23]
- Departmental Data (24 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the well-being framework for Ireland, overseen by his Department. [25561/23]
- Equality Issues (14 speeches)
21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his Department's Public Sector Duty Equality and Human Rights Assessment. [25562/23]
- LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (24 speeches)
In two days' time, on 23 June, it will be exactly 30 years since former Minister for Justice Máire Geoghegan-Quinn stood where I am standing now and introduced the Criminal Law (Sexual...
- Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (18 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — primary and post primary education in this State is intended to be "free" under the Constitution and in legislation, but the...
- 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 Marc MacSharry - to discuss...
- Education Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (7 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Sorca Clarke on Tuesday, 20 June 2023:
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Civil Defence Bill 2023 without amendment.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces (11 speeches)
66. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the establishment figure for the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; the current number in each; and the number in the years 2020, 2021 and 2022....
- Defence Forces (11 speeches)
68. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline his intentions regarding the acquisition of primary radar; if the Office of Government Procurement or contracts branch of the...
- Defence Forces (13 speeches)
67. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has finalised the terms of reference for the statutory inquiry into abuse in the Defence Forces; if he has accepted the views put forward...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces (14 speeches)
70. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the Government’s recent discussions with the Women of Honour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29556/23]
- Defence Forces (11 speeches)
72. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which ongoing changes identified in the review of the Defence Forces, including pay, gender respect and bullying and-or other...
- Telecommunications Infrastructure (7 speeches)
71. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his intentions with regard to international co-operation in the context of maritime security and protecting subsea cables; and if he will make a...
- Defence Forces (10 speeches)
73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on developments in the killing of a member of Ireland’s UNIFIL mission last December; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Defence Forces (12 speeches)
74. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the outcome of the current recruitment campaign in respect of all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a...
- Airport Policy (11 speeches)
75. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which his Department is involved in developing anti-drone technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29571/23]
- Naval Service (5 speeches)
79. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if it is intended to resume the practice of naming Irish Naval Service vessels after figures in Irish mythology, as was the practice up to 2011;...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Domestic Violence (6 speeches)
I thought the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, would be here, but I understand that people cannot necessarily be everywhere. I was going to start by saying that I know she has a strong...
- Road Network (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for being here. I know he is delivering a response on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, but I lament his absence. I know he cannot be here every...
- Taxi Regulations (4 speeches)
I know the Minister of State is present on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan, so I thank him for that. Since I was elected to this House in 2020, taxi operators have...
