Dáil debates

Wednesday, 6 November 2024

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.10 a.m.
• 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: Deputies Mattie McGrath and Martin...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • School Accommodation (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending, but this shows how little interest the Minister for Education has in children with special needs. We are here to discuss Scoil Aonghusa in Cashel....
• Estimates for Public Services 2024: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for Public Services for the service of the...
• Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for being here. I accept that the senior Minister is not here. I did say that we really want to get behind what we have here in responses to written questions. We...
  • Public Transport (4 speeches)
    I wish to raise with the Minister of State today the issue of public transport in Wicklow. It is one of the main issues people talk to me about. Constituents are being absolutely let down and...
• Carer's Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (29 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — the crucial and vital role that carers perform in supporting their loved ones; — that many carers are struggling...
• Estimates for Public Services 2024: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the...
• Carer's Allowance: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 speeches)
  Debate resumed on the following motion: - (Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire)
• Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (52 speeches)
  I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his forbearance and patience, as ever. The Government is a serial waster of the public’s money. Its waste leaves people shaking their heads in disbelief....
• Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (73 speeches)
  I do not know whether the Taoiseach is familiar with Dublin city's flat complexes. If he has been in and out of them, he will know that they are fairly unique and are incredible communities. He...
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, having regard to the definition of "the Agreement" in section 1 of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Act 1991 (No. 1 of 1991)...
• International Monetary Fund: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: (i) approves, in accordance with Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the terms of the Sixteenth General Review of Quotas adopted by the...
• Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the United Arab Emirates: Motions (17 speeches)
  I remind Members that there are two separate motions being debated in the slot, namely, the motion regarding the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the treaty of mutual legal...
• Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (27 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Houses of the Oireachtas Commission came into existence on 1 January 2004 under the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003. The...
• Estimates for Public Services 2024 (1 speech)
  I move the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 4 — Central Statistics Office (Supplementary Estimate)That a supplementary sum not exceeding €400,000 be granted to defray the...
• Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill 2024, without amendment.
• Estimates for Public Services 2024: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on...
• Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (0 speeches)
  Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
• Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2024: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2024, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil...
• Appropriation Bill 2024: Second Stage (14 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Appropriation Bill 2024 to the House. It is critical annual financial legislation. It has to be enacted before...
• Appropriation Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020, taken on Thursday, 24 October 2024. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a...