Dáil debates

Tuesday, 5 December 2023

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (48 speeches)
  I have lost count of the number of times I have asked the Taoiseach to ban rent increases; each time he has said "No". Despite rents soaring to unaffordable levels, the Taoiseach will not budge....
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (54 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion for a Supplementary Estimate for Public Services [Vote 26] (without debate) - Motion re Confidence in the Minister for Justice (to conclude...
• Estimates for Public Services 2023 (1 speech)
  I move the following Supplementary Estimate: Vote 26 - Education (Supplementary Estimate) That a supplementary sum not exceeding €795,154,000 be granted to defray the charge which will...
  • Programme for Government (32 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [50921/23]
  • Middle East (69 speeches)
    15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with Arab and Islamic representatives to discuss the conflict in the Middle East. [52009/23]
• Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (191 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann has confidence in the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD. We will debate a lot of things over the next two hours, but I want to reiterate that our...
• Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motion (4 speeches)
  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...
• Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2023, without amendment. Seanad Éireann has also passed the Credit Union (Amendment)...
• Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.
• Renters: Motion [Private Members] (27 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: - Fine Gael have been in Government for 12 years; - Fianna Fáil have been propping them up for seven years; - during that time the...
• 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 Jennifer Murnane O'Connor -...
• Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Eoin Ó Broin on Tuesday, 5 December 2023: Debate resumed on amendment No. 1: - (Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage).
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Media Sector (7 speeches)
    50. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she can outline the Government’s options, or if relevant, plans, regarding long-term funding for public service media,...
  • Earnáil na Meán (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ábhar buartha é go bhfuil deireadh ré tagtha an mhí seo ar cheann eile den bheagán irisí...
  • Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (7 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht ar tháinig na forálacha d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 maidir le cosaintí don...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Question No. 53 taken with Written Answers.
  • Tourism Promotion (7 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide a specific response to each of the 15 recommendations made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts,...
  • Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (7 speeches)
    56. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil an tuarascáil ó Fhóram Chois Fharraige um Pleanáil Teanga maidir le scéim cacaíochta do...
  • Sports Funding (13 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she expects to be in a position next year to continue to assist the sporting sector given the increased...
  • Scéimeanna Tacaíochta Gaeilge (7 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions she has taken to enable Foras na Gaeilge to reopen the scéim forbartha líonraí Gaeilge; and if she will...
  • Television Licence Fee (7 speeches)
    59. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Government commitment to reform the TV licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53467/23]
  • Media Sector (6 speeches)
    60. 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. [53640/23]
  • Tourism Industry (8 speeches)
    On Question No. 61, I call Deputy Murnane O'Connor. The Deputy is substituting for Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.
  • Cúrsaí Tithíochta (8 speeches)
    62. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ndéanfaidh sí cur síos ar aon ionchur a bhí ag a Roinn, má bhí, in ullmhú an Bhille um...
  • Internet Safety (7 speeches)
    64. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to ensure children are protected from exposure to harmful content on social media. [53402/23]
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Agriculture Industry (9 speeches)
    I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle selecting this Topical Issue again so soon after the last night we discussed it in the Chamber. On that occasion Deputies Carthy, Fitzmaurice and McGuinness were...
  • Assisted Decision-Making (15 speeches)
    Is the Minister of State here to deal with this Topical Issue matter as well?
  • Public Sector Pensions (15 speeches)
    Deputy Healy-Rae wishes to discuss CIÉ salaried pensioners, who have had no increase granted to their pensions since 2008.
  • Bus Services (5 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this Topical Issue to be taken and the Minister of State for being here at such a late hour. I am delighted to bring proceedings to a close. It has been...