Dáil debates
Thursday, 4 July 2024
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh) i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Road Safety (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on his Department’s work on road safety, including road maintenance, to tackle the continuing rise in road fatalities....
- Public Transport (11 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on safety measures for staff and passengers onboard public transport. [28970/24]
- Road Projects (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N24 upgrade from both Waterford to Cahir and Cahir to Limerick Junction; and if he will commit to progressing the project...
- Road Projects (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on progress in upgrading the N17 from Knock to Collooney. [28723/24]
- Rail Network (14 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what discussions his Department has had to facilitate increased direct train services on the Rosslare to Dublin line; and if he will make a...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Question No. 6 taken with Written Answers
- Industrial Disputes (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor the effects of the dispute at Aer Lingus with particular reference to the urgent need to ensure...
- Rail Network (14 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on all phases of the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28207/24]
- Public Transport (10 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress in rolling out the local area hackney scheme; if further consideration will be given to the provision of hackney services in...
- Transport Policy (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work of the unit within his Department that was established last year to actively engage with shared...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding provided to maintain the Parnell Place bus station in Cork; and for an update on plans to renovate same. [28578/24]
- Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Motor Insurance Insolvency Compensation Bill 2024, and has made amendments thereto.
- Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Road Tolls (10 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to sanction the planned new motorway M20 as toll-free; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28395/24]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Television Licence Fee (18 speeches)
69. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will rule out the introduction of a new household charge to be collected by the Revenue Commissioners, instead funding public service broadcasting...
- Fuel Prices (15 speeches)
71. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will reverse plans to raise the price of petrol and diesel through increases in excise duty, scheduled for 1 August; and if he will make a statement on...
- Tax Code (7 speeches)
72. To ask the Minister for Finance the consideration he is giving to the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28769/24]
- Vehicle Registration Tax (7 speeches)
73. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made by his Department on the implementation of a new VRT system for disabled drivers, to enable them to purchase and modify vehicles for...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
Question No. 74 taken with Written Answers.
- Banking Sector (5 speeches)
75. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he is taking that the future evolution of cash infrastructure in the State will be managed in a fair, orderly, transparent, and equitable manner;...
- Universal Social Charge (9 speeches)
76. To ask the Minister for Finance whether in the forthcoming budget he will give a break to ordinary workers by abolishing the USC for those earning less than €100,000 per year, given...
- Departmental Schemes (10 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Finance if he shares the concerns that the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme is no longer fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Insurance Industry (25 speeches)
78. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to reduce the cost of insurance; if he will support legislative proposals through the Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill 2021 to ensure that reduced...
- Vacant Properties (7 speeches)
79. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the vacant homes tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28592/24]
- Tax Code (8 speeches)
108. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax measures he is considering to support the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28591/24]
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (84 speeches)
Tá seacht mbliana ann ó thug an Taoiseach nuair a bhí sé ina Aire Sláinte gealltanas nach mbeadh aon pháiste ag fanacht níos faide ná ceithre mhí le...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (100 speeches)
Last week, I raised with the Tánaiste the fact that homes at Oscar Traynor Road, under a so-called Government affordable housing scheme, would cost between €400,000 and...
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023 without amendment.
- Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (22 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am delighted to introduce the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill, or the smoking 21 Bill as it has been referred to. This is a...
- 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 Thomas Pringle - To discuss...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Disability Services (25 speeches)
The Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, is here to deal with Topical Issues. He is very welcome. Our first Topical Issue comes from Deputy Thomas Pringle, who wishes to discuss a foetal...
- Disability Services (9 speeches)
The second item I have selected comes from Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, who wishes to discuss the need to provide a full range of services based on children's needs to children's...
- Job Losses (9 speeches)
The next matter is from Deputies O'Dowd and Nash.
- Planning Issues (27 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kieran O'Donnell, for coming to the Chamber to respond to Deputies Chris Andrews and Seán Crowe, who wish to discuss the planned national children's...
- Report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Motion (10 speeches)
We move to a very important report by the committee on agriculture and food.
