Dáil debates
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Pauline Tully) i gceannas ar 9.10 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 Gino Kenny - To discuss the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Cannabis for Medicinal Use (4 speeches)
There has been much frustration about the lack of progress with the medical cannabis access programme, MCAP. The first time the access programme was mooted was in 2017 after a report by the...
- Rail Network (4 speeches)
For the record, I was asked if I wished to wait for someone from the Department of Transport to deal with this matter. It is so urgent, however, I decided to proceed. I thank the Minister of...
- Childcare Services (4 speeches)
I appreciate the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is here. It is disappointing that the Minister is not here. The last time I raised the early years sector under Topical Issues, the...
- Insurance Coverage (4 speeches)
Everyone in this House is aware of what has occurred in respect of flooding in the past ten days. We have a major problem in that an awful lot of premises, both commercial and private, cannot...
- Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (34 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes: — that Article 29.1 of Bunreacht na hÉireann states "Ireland affirms its devotion to the ideal of peace and friendly co-operation...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (36 speeches)
Why did the Taoiseach's Government take the decision to drastically underfund the health service in budget 2024? It is a health service that is already under enormous pressure, with record...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (50 speeches)
The housing crisis continues, leaving workers, families and young people unable to put an affordable roof over their heads. Budget 2024 does nothing to change that reality. Housing...
- Anaerobic Digestion (National Strategy) Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for a national anaerobic digestion strategy and to provide for related matters. I thank the Leas-Cheann...
- Developer Profits Transparency Bill 2023: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to introduce a requirement for property developers who are in receipt of State subsidies to publish annual financial...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Financial Resolutions (1 speech)
I move the following Resolutions: 1. THAT section 473B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which contains provisions in relation to relief for certain payments of rent, be...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Mother and Baby Homes (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of the State apologies issued by Taoisigh in each of the past ten years, and to date in 2023. [42621/23]
- Cabinet Committees (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a list of the Cabinet committees on which he sits. [44812/23]
- Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (20 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent European Political Community meeting in Granada, Spain. [45266/23]
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (16 speeches)
I will participate in the October meeting of the European Council in Brussels tomorrow and Friday. The agenda will cover Ukraine, economic issues, migration and external relations, particularly...
- European Parliament Directive on Victims of Crime: Motion (1 speech)
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...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 and has made no amendment thereto.
- European Parliament Directive on Victims of Crime: Motion (Resumed) (19 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion: -(Minister of State at the Department of Justice)
- Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2023: Second Stage (30 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As we know, the high cost of energy brought on by the volatility in the wholesale gas market has had a significant impact on the cost of...
- Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Finance (No. 2) Bill, taken on Wednesday 25 October 2023. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).
- Health Service Funding: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy David Cullinane on Tuesday, 24 October 2023:
- Neutrality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Connolly on Wednesday, 25 October 2023: