Dáil debates
Thursday, 17 October 2024
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 09:00
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces (18 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the current situation facing Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL mission; and his response to...
- Departmental Funding (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of funding surrendered from his Department to the Exchequer, in 2023; the reason the allocated funds were unspent; the amount he...
- Defence Forces (12 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that the Defence Forces, specifically the military intelligence branch, are appropriately resourced in terms of personnel,...
- Defence Forces (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the recruitment target for the Defence Forces; and the number who were inducted and the number who left the Defence Forces in each year from 2020...
- Estimates for Public Services 2024: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the year ending on 31 December 2024:...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Naval Service (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on plans to enhance the Naval Service headquarters in Haulbowline, County Cork; to provide an update on the...
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action he is taking in relation to recognition for officers in the Defence Forces who provide specialist instruction and training. [42024/24]
- Defence Forces (12 speeches)
8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions he will take against Israel in response to the Israeli military firing on UNIFIL positions in south Lebanon; and if he will make a...
- Defence Forces (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to outline the organisational structure of the Reserve Defence Force, RDF, including its geographical spread and strength in respective locations;...
- Defence Forces (11 speeches)
10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the security needs of the central Border region will be considered in the context of the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence...
- Defence Forces (13 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the Defence Forces participation in the UNIFIL mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42004/24]
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Air Navigation Orders (13 speeches)
47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to respond to reports that substantial amounts of munitions intended for the Israeli military are being transported through Irish...
- Airport Policy (16 speeches)
48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his position on the business plan now reported on by his Department on the funding application to develop the Waterford Airport runway...
- Aviation Industry (7 speeches)
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the planned passenger cap at Dublin Airport will impact on regional flights within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Transport Policy (29 speeches)
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress being made in implementing the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a...
- Air Navigation Orders (19 speeches)
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of flights that he is aware of that have illegally trafficked weapons of war through Ireland; the details of same; the...
- Public Transport (14 speeches)
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that the request of public transport commuters in County Cavan for additional capacity on a route will be given further...
- Bus Services (8 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Local Link services in the Cork East constituency: if there are any plans for new routes in 2025; and...
- Public Transport (7 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has taken to address the efficiency and reliability issues with the 30 and X30 bus service which runs between Cavan and...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (72 speeches)
The serial waste of the public's money on the watch of the Government is absolutely astonishing. The catalogue of waste is well rehearsed. A sum of €336,000 was spent on a bicycle...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (133 speeches)
Care Champions is an organisation that speaks for and represents many people who lost loved ones in care settings during Covid, as the Tánaiste knows. Its members are protesting outside the...
- Visit of Czech Delegation (1 speech)
Before we begin I very much welcome our parliamentary colleagues from the Czech Republic who have joined us in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery, and ask Members to join me in extending a...
- Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of this important legislation. It is incredibly worthwhile legislation,...
- 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 Gary Gannon - to discuss the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
I bring this to the attention of the House again. It has been brought to the attention of the House many times before. It is a simple issue that has simple remedies. We need to avail of those...
- Visit of Canadian Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding to the next item, I ask Members to join me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to our colleagues from the Canadian Parliament. While the delegation to the...
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Disadvantaged Status (8 speeches)
Deputies Bríd Smith and Cian O'Callaghan send their apologies. I thank the House for selecting this slot and for the Minister of State for taking it. This really flows from an audiovisual...
- Sports Facilities (5 speeches)
Ireland is increasingly difficult for young people to grow up in. Sporting activities lead to mounting pressures for both providers and participants as the cost of living and lack of facilities...
- Estimates for Public Services 2024: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Transport and Communications has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
- Report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying: Motion (17 speeches)
The report was to have been presented by the Chair of the committee, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, but he has asked Deputy Nolan to attend in his stead. She has 15 minutes. She needs to move the...
- Estimates for Public Services 2024: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Environment and Climate Action has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its detailed scrutiny of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill...
- Report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying: Motion (Resumed) (25 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion: - (Deputy Gino Kenny)
