Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 November 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Energy Policy (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the date on which the energy security review and the McCarthy report will be published; if both have been presented to...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (9 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment how many households have availed of the microgeneration support scheme to date, broken down by year; how many are feeding...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment about the small-scale renewable energy support scheme, SRESS, and the date on which it will be launched; how this process...
  • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the national adaptation plan, including when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 28 September 2023, and subsequent follow-up, the details of the analysis...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Climate Change Negotiations (8 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the way the Government is preparing for COP28; the extent of the State's commitment to loss and damage funding; and if he...
  • Energy Policy (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for an update on the energy security review; how it will inform Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (8 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline as part of proposals for a floating offshore wind and green H2 policy for Ireland; his Department's plans, if...
  • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 15 June 2023 , the details of any engagement his Department, or bodies...
  • Energy Conservation (8 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what measures are being taken to reduce the current wait times, currently in excess of 24 months, on works completing...
  • Waste Management (10 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment whether he supports taking waste collection back into public ownership to ensure better environmental management of...
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 speeches)
  Ar fud an Stáit, inár gcathracha, ár mbailte agus ár sráidbhailte, tá daoine ró-eolach ar an bhfadhb ó thaobh tithíochta foilmhe agus tréigthe....
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (83 speeches)
  Yesterday, the Minister and his Government shamefully voted against Sinn Féin's motion to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court for the war crimes and crimes against humanity and...
• Science Week: Statements (19 speeches)
  I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak to the House during Science Week 2023. I thank the Business Committee for scheduling this debate. Science Week is a celebration that many of us in...
• Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 speeches)
  I do not think the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, was here for the first part of my Second Stage contribution.
• Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (2 speeches)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
• 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)
  • Dental Services (6 speeches)
    The issue I am raising is dental services in Laois and in Offaly, which are bad in both counties. The service in Laois is the most chronic, as far as I can ascertain, in the State. Dental...
  • Road Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the issue. There are three parts to it. Charleville, County Cork, is one of the busiest towns in the Munster region and the N20, the...
  • Family Law Cases (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue once again. I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to reply. As we all know, this arises from the...
  • Housing Provision (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here this evening. I would be very surprised if she is not aware of this issue in her area. On page 55 of the programme for Government, there is a...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.
• Protection of Children (Online Pornographic Material) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 speeches)
  I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” As the Minister will be aware, Ireland has become a very violent place in recent times. Sexual violence is increasing at a...