Dáil debates
Wednesday, 5 July 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 David Stanton - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Control of Firearms (16 speeches)
I wish to discuss the purpose for which the firearms expert committee was set up, why it was established and what were the wide-ranging matters relating to firearms on which the Minister of State...
- School Enrolments (5 speeches)
I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic and the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, for responding. I am disappointed the Minister will...
- Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for attending. Carlow is one of the fastest growing counties in Leinster according to the Central Statistics Office, CSO, figures. Although Carlow town now has...
- Rail Network (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important Topical Issue matter. I also thank the Minister, Deputy Ryan, for being in the Chamber. It certainly is a statement for him to be here...
- Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (27 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — while preventing further decline in the current state of biodiversity is an essential element in ensuring the resilience of our...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023, without amendment, and the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
In áit a bheith trédhearcach faoin eolas atá ag RTÉ faoin scannal íocaíochta, tá sé soiléir go bhfuil RTÉ ag tabhairt an eolais dúinn...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (52 speeches)
The Government has finally commenced the revised scheme for the many victims of the defective blocks scandal. This time last year, the affected homeowners told the Taoiseach that the legislation...
- Visit of Aaron O'Shea (1 speech)
Before proceeding to the next important business, I ask the Taoiseach and Members to join me in welcoming Mr. Aaron O'Shea to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, along with his parents, Fidelma...
- Criminal Justice (Search Warrant Oversight) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the various acts to remove the ability for members of An Garda Síochána to issue authority to search...
- Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution, hereby determines that the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural...
- Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) 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, for the charging of a levy, to be known as the temporary...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committees (33 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [30954/23]
- Departmental Programmes (6 speeches)
13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the role of his Department in the north-east inner city. [30734/23]
- National Economic and Social Council (14 speeches)
14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, NESC, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [30735/23]
- Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As colleagues will be aware, when the Government was formed, I made it clear that we needed a revolution in women's healthcare. This Bill...
- Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (33 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to deal with this particular piece of business.
- Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: From the Seanad (33 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (71 speeches)
Seanad amendments are proposed from the Chair. They are not moved by the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Malcolm Noonan. The Minister of...
- Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: From the Seanad (10 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Nature Restoration Law: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice on 5 July 2023: