Dáil debates

Thursday, 28 September 2023

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Cathal Berry) i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Northern Ireland (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government intends to take legal action to the European Court of Human Rights in response to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and...
    • Disaster Response (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the contribution made by Ireland to address the humanitarian crises following the earthquake in Morocco and the floods in...
    • Middle East (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he proposes to take further to his visit to Palestine and Israel; and if such actions will include the recognition of the state of...
    • Middle East (9 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he used the phrase "apartheid" in any formal engagement during his recent visit to Israel. [41913/23]
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Middle East (9 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade following his recent trip to the Middle East, if he believes that a two-state solution is still possible, and what steps Ireland will take...
    • Middle East (21 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 will be examined on Committee Stage. [41910/23]
  • Visit of Ukrainian Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding to Deputy Carthy's question, I ask Members to join with me in extending a céad míle fáilte, one hundred thousand welcomes, to my Ukrainian counterpart and friend,...
  • Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Official Engagements (9 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the engagements associated with his attendance at the United Nations seminar on Sustainable Development Goals. [41462/23]
    • Northern Ireland (18 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 with any of his counterparts in Britain; and if he will...
    • Middle East (9 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will set out the matters discussed and the responses received in his discussions with the President of the state of Palestine Mr....
    • Northern Ireland (9 speeches)
      16. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on the engagements with the British Government and the parties in the North on the resumption of the Executive.; and if he will...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Electricity Generation (9 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the risk of blackouts and brownouts this winter, in light of media reports that back-up generation will not...
    • Environmental Schemes (7 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans he is putting in place to reduce the waiting time for householders under the better energy, warmer homes...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (16 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has met with renewable energy stakeholders regarding publicly expressed concerns about the latest renewable energy...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (11 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the work under way by his Department to support community-led renewable energy generation; and if he will...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Expenditure (17 speeches)
      77. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide details on the practice of virement within his Department; and provide specific detail of instances...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
      73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if there has been an increase in applications to the domestic solar PV programme since the 0% VAT on the supply and...
    • Air Quality (7 speeches)
      74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to provide funding to increase the number of traffic-sited air pollution monitors in towns and cities,...
    • Energy Production (7 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on what date he or his office received, in any format, the review of security of energy supply, the reason, or reasons,...
    • Climate Change Negotiations (7 speeches)
      78. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to confirm that the Irish Government will support the establishment of a loss and damage fund at COP28 in November that...
    • Postal Services (7 speeches)
      79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to report on his most recent engagements with An Post management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41156/23]
    • Data Centres (7 speeches)
      80. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what engagement he or his Department have had with a company (details supplied) with regard to plans for the building of...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
      82. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to parliamentary Question No. 146 of 25 July 2023, to provide an update on the progress of the publication of...
    • Environmental Policy (5 speeches)
      81. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which progress towards emission targets are being met in such a way as to achieve the desired result...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
    Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Mar atá a fhios againn uilig sa Teach seo, chímid go bhfuil líon na ngardaí ag titim anois bliain i ndiaidh bliana agus ag an am...
  • Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (108 speeches)
    I would ask for the Members' co-operation, with contributions of up to one minute.
  • Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Second Stage (17 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, I am pleased to introduce the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill...
  • Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence 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).
  • 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 Healy-Rae - To...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Children in Care (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for his attendance. It is nice to have the actual Minister responsible for a Topical Issue appear before us, so I look forward to a deeply informed response. I wish to...
    • An Garda Síochána (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, for taking this Topical Issue. Obviously, I would much prefer if the Minister for Justice was taking it but she has cover as I have seen her...
    • Forestry Sector (4 speeches)
      It is with regret that I have to stand here again and talk about ash dieback. I have spoken numerous times in this Chamber and in the committee room about the terrible financial consequences...
    • Scéimeanna Rannach (9 speeches)
      Tuigim go mbeidh an tAire Stáit ag úsáid an chórais aistriúcháin chomhuainigh agus go mbeidh sé ag freagairt i mBéarla. Tá sé sin...
  • Labour Exploitation and Trafficking (Audit of Supply Chains) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to speak on the Labour Exploitation and Trafficking (Audit of Supply Chains) Bill 2021 in the names of my colleagues Deputies...