Dáil debates

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (68 speeches)
    There are more than 11,000 children with disabilities waiting for an assessment of needs to be completed. As the Taoiseach knows, they are legally entitled to that assessment within six months,...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (89 speeches)
    I call the Government Chief Whip to move the proposal for this week's business, in accordance with Standing Order 35.
  • Transparency and Social Value in Public Procurement Bill 2024: First Stage (5 speeches)
    Tairgim: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to give further effect to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 and for that...
  • Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 8th October, 2024, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the appointment or reappointment, as the...
  • Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Referral to Joint Committee (3 speeches)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024, copies of which were laid in draft form...
  • Teachtaireacht ó Roghchoiste - Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024, and has made no amendments thereto.
  • Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2024: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
    I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2024: Vote 20 — Garda...
  • Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. XX) (Jobseeker's Pay-Related Benefit) Regulations 2024: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) (Amendment) (No. XX) (Jobseeker's Pay-Related...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    • Programme for Government (14 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [36610/24]
    • Child Poverty (14 speeches)
      6. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the child poverty and well-being programme in his Department. [36611/24]
    • Economic Policy (10 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his hosting of the competitiveness summit on 1 September 2024. [36689/24]
  • Child Protection: Statements (20 speeches)
    I will begin by stating the absolutely central importance of child protection. While central to work in my Department, it must be something that every one of us is cognisant of and takes with...
  • Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (38 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." While the rate of inflation has eased, prices of everyday items remain high. It is still expensive to do the weekly shop, to fuel your car,...
  • Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (42 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the Disability Capacity Review to 2032 - A Review of Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements to 2032, which was published in...
  • Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Natural Gas Imports (7 speeches)
      48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the Government's position on liquefied natural gas, LNG; if the Government's position has changed from the position...
    • Natural Gas Grid (7 speeches)
      49. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will reverse his support for liquefied natural gas infrastructure in Ireland, in light of evidence that it is more...
    • Regulatory Bodies (7 speeches)
      50. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on preparations to regulate non-domestic gas works, with particular reference to timeframe,...
    • Climate Change Policy (21 speeches)
      51. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for a breakdown of the initiatives being rolled out by his Department to reduce emissions as a result of the carbon tax...
  • Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
      52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to help achieve a timeframed process for the delivery of climate finance to communities most in need; and if...
    • Energy Conservation (7 speeches)
      53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the objectives for the awarding of community energy grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Energy Infrastructure (7 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to clarify his policy position ahead of a planning application decision by An Bord Pleanála, given his recent...
    • Energy Policy (7 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the action undertaken by the Biden Administration this year to review the climate...
    • North-South Interconnector (10 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the meetings he has had, and the briefings he has received, in respect of the North-South interconnector; and if he has...
    • Tax Collection (7 speeches)
      59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the findings in the 2023 report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (details supplied) that 39%...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (11 speeches)
      64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the funding streams that are available for geothermal heating schemes, to include the...
    • Energy Infrastructure (5 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment regarding the non-domestic gas works regulation, what engagement there has been between his Department and the CRU and...
  • 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 Michael Healy-Rae - To...
  • Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Postal Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this issue and the Minister for being present to address the matter. On 27 June, the Minister will recall that I raised during Question Time...
    • Ambulance Service (15 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Tá mé cinnte go mbeidh an-spéis ag an Leas Cheann-Comhairle san ábhar seo.