Dáil debates

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 1.00 p.m.
  • Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil: Motion (26 speeches)
    I am sure we are all going to be on our best behaviour today because we are being observed from the Gallery by fifth and sixth class pupils from Bailieborough, County Cavan. First, we have a...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (74 speeches)
    Carers do extraordinary work all across Ireland. They show incredible dedication to vulnerable loved ones they care for: parents who care for children and young adults with complex needs, those...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (120 speeches)
    I call the Government Chief Whip to move the proposal for this week's business, in accordance with Standing Order 35.
  • Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021 so as to prohibit a primary...
  • Appointment of Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government, on 19th September, 2024, agreed to nominate Liam Herrick for appointment by the President as Chief Commissioner of the Irish...
  • Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, a copy of which has been laid in...
  • Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 29th March, 2023, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, or in the Order...
  • Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (31 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am introducing the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 which intends to make amendments to the Housing (Regulation of Approved...
  • Spending of Public Funds by the Government: Motion [Private Members] (43 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann notes: - the wasteful spending of public funds by this Government; - the exposure of further waste of public money in recent weeks on a €336,000...
  • 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...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of craft apprentice instructors hired to date since the launch of the recruitment campaign, by type of craft instruction. [40345/24]
    • Student Accommodation (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that will go to each university for the delivery of student accommodation beds; and the timeline for when construction will commence....
    • Third Level Education (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills regarding changes to Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, thresholds made in budget 2025, the estimated additional number of students who will...
    • Further and Higher Education (9 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of technical or academic students who can expect to improve their respective skills by way of extra higher education options now...
    • Education and Training Boards (10 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that adult education classes proceed this term through Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board; and if he will make a...
    • Third Level Education (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he is ensuring that third-level institutions are supplied with the most up-to-date, cutting edge technological equipment; and if he will...
    • Student Accommodation (9 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding can be accessed by third level institutions to increase their student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Student Accommodation (9 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 73 of 25 June 2024, for an update on plans to provide additional student accommodation units for students at...
    • Apprenticeship Programmes (10 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to make extra provision for apprenticeships or third level access routes for those with a technical expertise who...
    • Further and Higher Education (19 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Question No. 75 of 25 June 2024, the status of the proposed new further education college in Galway city; if the preliminary business...
    • Apprenticeship Programmes (7 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of craft apprentices waiting for off-the-job training; the steps he has taken to address the backlogs in the system; and if he will...
    • Departmental Funding (3 speeches)
      14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports and engagements his Department has with the disability access route to education scheme; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Disability Services (4 speeches)
      The Minister of State and I are here again. A number of colleagues from Cork North Central and I raised a joint Topical Issue two weeks ago on a very similar issue. I wish to put on record that...
    • Disability Services (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue. It is refreshing to have the Minister of State responsible take an issue when it arises. She has dealt with this issue all...
    • Water Quality (4 speeches)
      I raise the ongoing boil water notice impacting on people in the Macroom, Carrigadrohid and Canovee area. It has been in place since last August. There was a short reprieve and, bang, it was...
    • Housing Provision (8 speeches)
      I bring to the attention of the Minister of State six blocks of flats in the Togher area. They are all of the same type, and I will come to that in a while. These flats at Cherry Tree Road,...