Dáil debates
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 speeches)
In anguish and despair the world watches the terrible violence and devastation in Israel and Gaza. Seared on our minds are scenes of civilians killed, wounded and taken hostage. There have been...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (36 speeches)
I move: Tuesday's business shall be the Statements on the final report of the independent scoping exercise into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (not to exceed 112...
- Teachtaireacht ón Uachtarán - Message from President (1 speech)
I wish to advise that I have received a message from the President stating that, pursuant to Article 26 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Council of State, he has referred...
- An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (49 speeches)
I hope the proposal arising from the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, will see health and social care workers in the community and voluntary sector achieve the pay parity they have demanded...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (1 speech)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire.
- Environmental Schemes (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the provision of up to 6kW photovoltaic panels on all schools; when the scheme will be open for applications; and what the...
- Educational Disadvantage (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will deliver on a DEIS plus proposal for schools in areas of the highest disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
- Capitation Grants (15 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide a breakdown of the budget 2024 allocation of €7 million in additional capitation grants for schools; and detail the analysis that...
- School Staff (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the actions being undertaken by her Department to tackle teacher shortages and ensure that teachers remain in the profession, and to...
- School Transport (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide a breakdown of the Budget 2024 allocation of €50 million for the school transport scheme between capital and revenue; and the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- School Accommodation (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has examined the substandard condition of buildings at a school (details supplied) in County Clare; if she will give...
- School Curriculum (11 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline progress on the new well-being-counselling initiative that she announced and introduced this year, and which has been warmly welcomed by...
- Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she can explain the circumstances whereby a school (details supplied) was refused a grant by her Department to equip a sensory room because it...
- Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (8 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an dul chun cinn atá á dheanamh le straitis don Gaolinn sac horas Oideachas in iomlán agus an ndeanfadh sí raiteas ar an...
- School Transport (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to identify measures to make school transport more sustainable as identified in the annexe of actions in the climate action plan; and...
- Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the up-to-date position on delivery of a new building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45012/23]
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when her Department will review and sanction the application for a building extension at a school (details supplied) as the current situation...
- Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023, and has made amendments thereto.
- Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (37 speeches)
I welcome the O'Farrell family to the Chamber. It is not easy for them. I call on the Minister for Justice.
- Funding for Persons with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
Deputy Tully is leading for Sinn Féin on this motion. She has 20 minutes. I presume she is sharing time with her colleagues? Yes.
- 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 Gary Gannon - to discuss the...
- Funding for Persons with Disabilities: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Pauline Tully:
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Park-and-Ride Facilities (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Transport for being here tonight to answer this question. He will be familiar with the N3 route I am talking about. Unfortunately, the...
- Disability Services (4 speeches)
I am delighted the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is here as I know she is very much on top of her brief. This is evidenced by her presence throughout the country, including Donegal where...
- Hospital Services (33 speeches)
I apologise. Whenever the Minister for Health is not available when a Topical Issue comes up, the protocol is that we are to be made aware that the Minister is not available. That has not...
- Voluntary Sector (4 speeches)
The need for me to table this Topical Issue arose following weeks of worry and disquiet among workers, users and families who have children or grown-up children with disabilities. They were very...
