Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 October 2024

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.00 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Air Navigation Orders (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagements with his Cabinet colleagues regarding the use of Irish airspace or airports for the illegal transport of...
    • United Nations (22 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason the Irish delegation did not join the many delegations that walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
    • Export Controls (14 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the advice provided to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the provision of dual-use export...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Middle East (14 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on any discussions with his US or Israeli counterparts about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as a result of Israel's assault...
    • Ukraine War (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how Ireland is supporting the Ukraine humanitarian fund, UNOCHA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40563/24]
    • State Visits (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to the new French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier; if it is his intention to invite the new Prime Minister to visit Ireland;...
    • Military Aircraft (20 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of inspections of US military aircraft that have taken place at Shannon Airport since 2020; the number of exemptions that have been...
    • Middle East (13 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the recent emergency meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers. [40573/24]
    • Middle East (16 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps Ireland has taken to comply with the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on 19 July 2024 on Israel’s...
    • Ukraine War (9 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is contributing to the World Bank IDA Crisis Facility Special Programme for Ukraine and Moldova; and if he will make a statement...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Library Services (7 speeches)
      66. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she agrees there is a need to provide capital funding for new library buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
    • Rural Schemes (7 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the way her Department is implementing the published guidelines on "rural proofing". [40853/24]
    • Island Communities (7 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 2696 of the 23 July 2024, the status of the transfer to her Department of land on Inishbofin on...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Questions Nos. 69 and 70 taken with Written Answers.
    • Community Development Projects (11 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on her Department's plans to address dereliction and vacancy in rural towns and villages. [40661/24]
    • Island Communities (7 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the strategy she has for Gaeltacht island communities [40664/24]
    • Community Development Projects (11 speeches)
      78. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports in place to assist community organisations that do not have the capacity to apply for funding. [40575/24]
    • Rural Schemes (24 speeches)
      74. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for details of the latest local improvement scheme waiting lists in Cork; if she will include the number of roads and estimated costs...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 speeches)
    Tá fearg an phobail intuigthe mar go bhfuil an Rialtas seo ag caitheamh €9 milliún ar phúitsí gutháin in áit tacaíocht mheabhairshláinte do...
  • Visit of Delegation from Northern Ireland Assembly (1 speech)
    Before proceeding further, I ask colleagues to join me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to members of the Committee for Health of the Northern Ireland Assembly. They have...
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 speeches)
    I raise the incredibly volatile and concerning situation in the Middle East. As we were coming into the Chamber, we heard reports Israeli troops are, as we speak, firing on three UNIFIL...
  • Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (70 speeches)
    With the Ceann Comhairle's indulgence, I will just say that my thoughts and those of the party are also with our troops in Lebanon and with UNIFIL. I am glad to hear from the Tánaiste that...
  • Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before...
  • South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (11 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 26th...
  • World Mental Health Day: Statements (32 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to mark World Mental Health Day 2024. It is a day that allows us to reflect on the importance of mental health as a vital element in the...
  • Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2024, without amendment.
  • 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 Joe Flaherty - To discuss the...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Employment Rights (6 speeches)
      I want to discuss the importance of sick leave. I genuinely thought I had done a good job convincing the Government how important sick leave is, but after reading the budget, it turns out that I...
    • Social Welfare Payments (4 speeches)
      I apologise for my late entry. I assumed my matter was No. 4 but it is No. 1. I tabled this matter on the basis of a few experiences I have had in recent times. The first relates to a person...
    • Hedge Cutting (4 speeches)
      I thank Deputy Durkan for taking the Chair to facilitate me in speaking on this matter. We are into open season on hedgerows again with hedgerow trimming or cutting, however we want to term...
    • Sport and Recreational Development (15 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for coming in. Women's football is booming and has huge potential. The difficulty is the number of leagues for young girls to play in. These leagues are creating barriers...
  • Report on Energy Poverty 2024: Motion (9 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands entitled "Report on Energy Poverty...