Dáil debates

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (37 speeches)
  Bogfaimid ar aghaidh le Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí. Arís, a gentle reminder about time limits and mobile phones.
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (67 speeches)
  I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 ‒ Motion to Instruct the Committee (without debate) - Motion re Conflict in...
• Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023: Motion to Instruct Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That it be an instruction to the Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands on the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance)...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Economic Policy (21 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his Department’s new publication entitled Government Response to Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2023. [53909/23]
  • Covid-19 Pandemic (19 speeches)
    8. To ask the Taoiseach when the terms of reference for the inquiry into Covid-19 in Ireland will be produced. [55131/23]
  • Church-State Relations (8 speeches)
    11. To ask the Taoiseach when he last met with church leaders in Ireland. [55133/23]
• Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (109 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: expresses its deepest concern at the continued deterioration of the situation in Gaza and the resulting catastrophic humanitarian disaster with over...
• Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion [Private Members] (6 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes: — with escalating alarm, the ever-deepening homelessness crisis; — that in November 2023 13,514 people, including 4,105 children,...
• 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 Christopher O'Sullivan - To...
• Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (72 speeches)
  Debate resumed on the following motion:
• Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Military Neutrality (14 speeches)
    49. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the timeframe in which he intends to bring forward proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when he expects the legislation to...
  • Defence Forces (11 speeches)
    50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of members that left the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps in 2023; the number of new members recruited to each; the current...
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when negotiations with stakeholders regarding the terms of reference for the tribunal of inquiry into abuse allegations within the Defence Forces...
• Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Defence Forces (8 speeches)
    52. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Force as of 1 January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2724/24]
  • Departmental Reports (9 speeches)
    53. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to advise what progress has been made to date in respect of the key recommendations set out in the independent review group into the Defence...
  • Defence Forces (13 speeches)
    54. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement...
  • Defence Forces (23 speeches)
    55. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current number of Defence Forces members posted to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, UNDOF, peacekeeping mission in the Golan...
  • Defence Forces (7 speeches)
    58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the opportunities for the EDA to deepen its supports for the Irish Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ukraine War (13 speeches)
    59. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 65 of 21 November 2023, the total military aid given by the EU to Ukraine since February 2022, and the...
  • Departmental Properties (7 speeches)
    60. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the licence issued to the Bere Island Projects Group for access to the Lonehort Battery on Bere Island (details supplied) can be renewed...
  • National Security (8 speeches)
    62. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence what measures are being taken to protect any threat of damage to high-speed cables that traverse the north Atlantic, with Ireland being a major...
  • Tribunals of Inquiry (47 speeches)
    64. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department will revisit the terms of reference of the tribunal investigating abuse in the Defence Forces, given the dismay of Women of...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Tax Code (9 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, for taking this really important Topical Issue matter. The next few weeks and months are crunch time for Ireland's hospitality sector. I do not...
  • Flood Relief Schemes (6 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for choosing this Topical Issue this evening and I thank the Minister of State for being here. It is now over three months since Storm Babet, which...
  • Disability Services (8 speeches)
    I have been raising issues of the lack of services for children with disabilities in County Monaghan since I was elected to this House and, in fact, beforehand. Disability services over my...
  • Hospital Overcrowding (4 speeches)
    I want to put on the record that I am disappointed the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, is not here. I understand he sent me an email to say he would not be here, but I would expect somebody...