Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (52 speeches)
    Leanann an farce faoi ospidéal náisiúnta na leanaí. Ní féidir leis an bhord a insint dúinn go fóill cén uair a bheas an t-ospidéal seo...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (59 speeches)
    I move: Tuesday's business shall be: -Motion re Appointment of Members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (without debate) -Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil...
  • Appointment of Members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government, on 4th July, 2023, agreed to nominate Andrew Forde, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Colin Harvey, Eoin Ronayne, Noeline Blackwell and Dr...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Bodies (24 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit of his Department. [30736/23]
    • Civil Service (14 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will detail the salaries of the top ten highest paid civil servants in his Department. [32079/23]
    • Departmental Legal Cases (19 speeches)
      14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the new State litigation principles announced by the Attorney General on 21 June 2023. [31190/23]
  • EU Regulation on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters: Motion (4 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
  • Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (62 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023, without amendment.
  • Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (175 speeches)
    This is a motion regarding housing and homelessness. I nearly said "hopelessness".
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Antisocial Behaviour (7 speeches)
      48. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the implementation of the promised reforms relating to antisocial behaviour outlined in the programme...
    • An Garda Síochána (13 speeches)
      49. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current operational strength of An Garda Síochána; if she will include a breakdown of new recruits, retirements,...
    • Legislative Process (7 speeches)
      50. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update related to section 67 of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022, including an...
    • Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
      51. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she is taking in conjunction with her ministerial colleagues to address ongoing public safety deterioration in Dublin...
    • Prison Service (7 speeches)
      52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality what plans are in place to address the long waiting-list for people in prison to access psychology services; and if she will...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • International Protection (7 speeches)
      53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of current applications on hand for international protection; the length of time on average it is taking to process...
    • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (8 speeches)
      54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 45 of 18 April 2023, the status of the independent review of Part 4 of the Criminal Law...
    • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (8 speeches)
      55. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for a status update on the establishment of a statutory domestic, sexual and gender-based violence agency; and if she will make...
    • An Garda Síochána (11 speeches)
      58. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to report on progress on the new Garda station for Dublin 7-Dublin 13. [34004/23]
    • An Garda Síochána (9 speeches)
      59. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current ratio of gardaí to citizens in each county in the State, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Prison Service (9 speeches)
      60. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects to introduce legislation in the Houses of the Oireachtas to put the Prison Service on a statutory basis; and if...
    • Facial Recognition Technology (4 speeches)
      61. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on work to publish legislation with regard to the use of facial recognition technology by gardaí; and...
  • 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 Brian Stanley - to discuss...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Funding (4 speeches)
      The Government and the Minister for Education promised that primary and post-primary schools would have ongoing funding for ICT budgets until 2027, when there would then be a review. This...
    • Health Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important Topical Issue matter, which relates to children with the life-altering condition of scoliosis. This continues to be a very significant...
    • Food Industry (4 speeches)
      Many farmers are seriously concerned that meat, which is being exported from Ireland and stamped with the Irish logo and brand, is not actually Irish meat at all. I will give some of the...
    • Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for being present. It is great to have this question selected before the summer recess. I had a fascinating meeting in my constituency office, of which this Topical...