Dáil debates
Thursday, 21 March 2024
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- European Council (17 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his position on the adoption of qualified majority voting rather than the current requirement of unanimity on matters relating to defence at the...
- Defence Forces (9 speeches)
2. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the specific projects that are being undertaken by Ireland under the EU Common Security and Defence Policy, including Permanent Structured...
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will ensure that proposed amendments to the Defence Acts provide for a role for representative associations on the external oversight body,...
- Departmental Meetings (18 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reasons his Department facilitated a meeting between an organisation (details supplied) and the EDA’s CEO in September 2023; if he will...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Tribunals of Inquiry (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 23 January 2024, the status of the tribunal of inquiry to examine the effectiveness of the complaints...
- Defence Forces (16 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to list the military equipment, munitions and hardware purchased from Israeli-based or Israeli-owned defence companies in each of the past ten...
- Prison Service (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the annual cost of providing Army security at Portlaoise prison; the number of prisoners in the prison that this security relates to; whether the...
- White Papers (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an overview on the implementation of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13023/24]
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on the proposed procurement of a multi-role vessel for the Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13281/24]
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
13. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of sailings the Naval Service cancelled in the past 12 months due to staffing shortages. [13241/24]
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether he has engaged on the reported €10 million payouts on Defence Forces claims in the past three years. [13242/24]
- Defence Forces (3 speeches)
15. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the combined budget for the Defence group Vote each year from 2020 to 2024; the percentage uplift each year from the previous year, in tabular...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Road Safety (7 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on his Department’s work in relation to road safety and to tackle the continuing rise in road fatalities....
- Driver Test (7 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the current waiting times for driving tests in all County Tipperary test centres; the number waiting in each test...
- Aviation Industry (9 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can provide an update on the national aviation strategy and its impact on Dublin Airport and regional airports. [13497/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Bus Services (18 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the cancellation of a service (details supplied) from Galway to Dublin Airport; if he is considering steps to address...
- Road Projects (15 speeches)
68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport about the progress that will be made on the Mallow relief road in the coming months given recent allocations from his Department; and if...
- Bus Services (14 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans and timelines to upgrade bus services across mid-Cork, including Macroom to Cork, Macroom to Bandon and other local services...
- Active Travel (17 speeches)
70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware of an uneven allocation in funding for active travel in 2024 in Cork city. [13240/24]
- Road Projects (14 speeches)
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of extra funding support his Department has provided to Cork County Council for the repair of roads damaged by flooding in the...
- Driver Licences (7 speeches)
72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can provide an update on the proposed changes to category W licences; if he has engaged with the RSA to discuss the changes prior to...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address anti-social behaviour and abuse directed at workers on the public transport network; and if he will make a statement...
- Road Network (7 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that additional funding will be provided to Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council for much-needed improvement...
- Bus Services (7 speeches)
76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to increase the capacity of public buses along the C spine route from Lucan; what measures are being taken to address...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
Is é toradh pholasaí Fhine Gael ar an ngéarchéim tithíochta an leibhéal is airde easpa dídine ar taifead, na praghsanna tithíochta agus cíosanna is...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (97 speeches)
Muireann Kavanagh is a 14-year-old girl. She lives on Arranmore Island off the coast of Donegal. Her father, grandfather and great grandfather were all fishermen. Muireann also fishes. She...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, and has made amendments thereto.
- Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (116 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: expresses concern that: — a humanitarian and public health crisis is intensifying because of the failure of the Government to provide accommodation...
- 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 Réada Cronin: To...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Bus Services (10 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this matter and the Minister of State for coming in to deal with it. Under Connecting Ireland, two bus services were set up in Connemara. One goes from...
- Heritage Sites (8 speeches)
The second Topical Issue is in the name of Deputy Durkan, who wishes to return to discuss the ongoing issue of the protection of Castletown House in Celbridge which is a very important issue for...
- Planning Issues (19 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this Topical Issue. I am disappointed that the Minister for housing, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, is not present. I wish the Ceann Comhairle, the staff, the...
