Dáil debates

Thursday, 13 July 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Fishing Industry (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline what discussions or engagements he has held with his ministerial colleagues to ensure that every effort is made to minimise...
    • Milk Supply (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has funded campaigns by the National Dairy Council and Bord Bia about the supposed "sustainability" of Irish...
    • Common Agricultural Policy (11 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm if he sought a higher funding allocation under the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, as part of the EU multi-annual...
    • Agriculture Industry (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he expects details of a cow reduction scheme to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35133/23]
    • Nitrates Usage (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the discussions or engagements he has had with farmer representative bodies with respect to the proposed changes to nitrates...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Fishing Communities (9 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will revert to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to advise when the Island Fisheries (Heritage...
    • Agriculture Schemes (11 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason all farmers in the suckler carbon efficiency programme, SCEP, must also be in the Bord Bia scheme; and if he will make a...
    • Agriculture Schemes (9 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers with fewer than ten suckler cows in the suckler carbon efficiency programme, SCEP, scheme; the percentage of such...
    • Agriculture Industry (8 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 67 of 25 May 2023, for an update on the work of the wool council; if the €30,000 in...
    • Animal Welfare (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what welfare measures have been taken in the greyhound sector in the past 12 months to satisfy the programme for Government commitment...
    • Animal Welfare (7 speeches)
      15. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 1 June 2023, if consideration will be given to allocating additional money to animal...
    • Food Industry (7 speeches)
      34. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which he remains satisfied that agri-food imports into this country are only allowed from countries adhering to carbon...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Tourist Accommodation (7 speeches)
      51. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has met with, or whether she intends to meet, a representative body (details supplied) and Fáilte Ireland to raise...
    • Arts Council (7 speeches)
      52. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she met with the Arts Council in relation to the incorrect correspondence promising an award of €25,000 each to 141...
    • Sports Facilities (9 speeches)
      53. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will engage with the various stakeholders involved in the development of a campaign (details supplied); and if she will make...
    • Television Licence Fee (7 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the current legal requirement to have a television licence, the revenue from which goes to RTÉ to carry out public service...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (7 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sí buartha mar an tAire atá freagrach as cur i bhfeidhm Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 go bhfuil teip...
    • Broadcasting Sector (7 speeches)
      58. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the review of public service broadcasting will examine the role of advertising and programme sponsorship on influencing public...
    • Media Pluralism (11 speeches)
      59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department has assessed the future patterns of media consumption and the implications this has for public policy. [34167/23]
    • Na Meáin Chumarsáide (7 speeches)
      60. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén plean atá aici chun muinín an phobail in RTÉ a atógáil; agus an ndéanfaidh sí...
    • Tourism Industry (7 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the engagements she has had with her Cabinet colleagues regarding tourism in County Monaghan. [34731/23]
    • Údarás na Gaeltachta (9 speeches)
      63. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén cur chuige atá idir í féin agus Údarás na Gaeltachta chun cinntiú go mbeidh leas á...
    • Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (7 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le Ceist Pharlaiminte Uimh. 29 ar an 18 Bealtaine 2023, soiléiriú a thabhairt ar stádas an fheachtais...
    • Raidió Teilifís Éireann (3 speeches)
      65. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she believes systemic issues such as advertising, commercial pressures and the funding model have negatively...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (56 speeches)
    The new national children's hospital will be a game changer for the children of Ireland. It will be a fantastic, world-class hospital. It will nearly double surgical capacity and provide the...
  • Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (85 speeches)
    I agree with the Ceann Comhairle and Tánaiste and thank all the staff and everyone involved in providing the services that allow us to run this House. As the Tánaiste said, they will...
  • Planning and Development (Provision of Public Housing) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act Bill to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 and to repeal section 97(3)(b). The purpose of this Bill is simple. It...
  • Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (32 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhairt ar an ábhar seo. Is ábhar an-tábhachtach é agus tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh seans againn labhairt faoi go...
  • Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • 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...
  • Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Construction Industry (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, for his presence to take this Topical Issue, which I can probably divide into two parts. The first part seeks to open a proper debate regarding...
    • Family Law Cases (6 speeches)
      We move to the second important item, tabled by Deputy Durkan, who wishes to discuss the recent UN special rapporteur's report that explicitly recommends states legislate to prohibit the use of...
    • Human Rights (11 speeches)
      The third matter I have included for today's Topical Issue debate comes from Deputies Joan Collins and Thomas Pringle who wish to discuss the serious deterioration of prison conditions and the...
    • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
      Earlier this week, I held a public meeting in relation to the need for a local school, a new secondary school, in Dublin 8. The meeting was well attended by local parents, many of whom have been...
  • Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (13 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I never underestimate or take for granted the absolute privilege it is to stand in our Oireachtas and propose changes to legislation. I...