Dáil debates
Thursday, 19 June 2025
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy David Maxwell) i gceannas ar 8.47 a.m.
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Trade Relations (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a list of companies operating in Ireland which are trading with or linked to companies located in occupied...
- Departmental Strategies (12 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on his action plan on competitiveness and productivity. [33466/25]
- Business Regulation (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the work of the cost of business advisory forum. [33467/25]
- Employment Support Services (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the targeted actions being taken by his Department to improve the employment rate of people with disabilities,...
- Product Labelling (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his position regarding the introduction of alcohol labelling under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, in light of his recent...
- Work Permits (12 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps being taken to address the huge delays associated with work permit applications, particularly for the licensed haulage sector...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Work Permits (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to expand the lists of occupations for roles that are eligible for employment permits; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Industrial Development (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs in Galway currently supported by Enterprise Ireland and by the IDA; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Small and Medium Enterprises (8 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline his strategy to address the rising cost of doing business, particularly for small and medium enterprises; if he will...
- Enterprise Support Services (9 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a new western regional enterprise plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33000/25]
- Business Supports (6 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if usage data relating to the National Enterprise Hub is able to demonstrate the more popular or accessible business supports; if such...
- EU Directives (6 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his Department’s position on the provisions currently contained in the Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Social Welfare Eligibility (7 speeches)
85. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he is aware of the groups excluded from the jobseeker’s pay-related benefit, in particular the seasonal, casual,...
- Social Welfare Code (7 speeches)
86. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to outline his plans for a pay-related carer’s benefit payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33117/25]
- School Costs (5 speeches)
87. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he is aware of the considerable financial burden the cost of school tablets imposes on parents; if he will consider...
- Child Poverty (7 speeches)
88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to a report on child poverty (details supplied); his plans to address the rising number of...
- Social Welfare Benefits (7 speeches)
89. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection whether his Department will conduct a review of the delays relating to the awarding of disability and carer’s...
- Social Welfare Code (7 speeches)
90. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on plans to abolish the means test for the carer’s allowance, given the strong support for this in the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Social Welfare Benefits (7 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide an update on the progress made by his Department in exploring the introduction of a targeted second-tier...
- Job Losses (6 speeches)
92. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he or his officials have had engagement with a company (details supplied) and the examiner located there since announcement...
- Child Poverty (8 speeches)
93. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he is aware of the child poverty monitor report from a group (detail supplied); if he has any plans to address its...
- Social Welfare Benefits (6 speeches)
94. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection his plans to extend the free travel pass to children in receipt of domiciliary care allowance; the number of children who...
- Community Employment Schemes (7 speeches)
95. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current strategy for community employment, the number of sponsor groups, participants and supervisors and whether any...
- Social Welfare Benefits (8 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection his plans to suspend the periodic means test reviews for carers in receipt of carer's benefit; and if he will make a statement...
- Social Welfare Code (6 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when he expects to publish the comprehensive review of means testing across the social welfare system as committed to in the...
- Social Welfare Payments (5 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on plans to abolish the carers allowance means test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32278/25]
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (69 speeches)
At a time when rents are at record levels the Tánaiste's Government has come up with a new solution: to hike them up even further. Its proposal to effectively remove rent controls from new...
- Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (6 speeches)
Today, I want to speak to the Tánaiste about the escalating crisis in policing across south Tipperary, a crisis made worse by the deplorable policy of neglect, under-resourcing and...
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (40 speeches)
I have lost count of the number of times I have raised the need for funding for Waterford Airport in the House. In fact, I have raised this several times with the Tánaiste – almost a...
- Further Revised Estimates for Public Services 2025: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Agriculture and Food has completed its consideration of the following further Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2025:...
- Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill now be read a Second Time" I am delighted to bring the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 before the House. It is vital that we have an effective legal...
- Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.
- Teachtaireacht ón Seanad - Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, 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 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Ciarán Ahern - To...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Sports Facilities (5 speeches)
I raise the issue of funding for school facilities, particularly sports facilities such as playing facilities, AstroTurf pitches, renewal of grass surfaces and changing room facilities for...
- School Funding (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this on behalf of the Minister for Education and Youth. Listening to him respond to the last matter, I understand his passion for primary schools, which...
- Apprenticeship Programmes (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. The question concerns budgetary issues facing SOLAS and the ETBs and the detrimental impact this may have on the delivery of...
- Antisocial Behaviour (4 speeches)
I wish to highlight a matter of real and growing concern in the southern part of my constituency. There has been a recent surge in antisocial behaviour in the Northwood area of Santry,...
- Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022, which I am co-sponsoring with my colleagues Deputies David...
