Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 May 2018

1:15 pm

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michael Harty - to discuss the future of rural post offices; (2) Deputy Niamh Smyth - to discuss investment in the emergency department at Cavan General Hospital; (3) Deputy Charlie McConalogue - to discuss the introduction of electronic tagging for sheep; (4) Deputy Thomas Byrne - the need for improvements to water supply in Ratoath, County Meath; (5) Deputy Clare Daly - the need for an investigation into the death of Ann Lovett; (6) Deputy Jackie Cahill - to discuss the protections for subcontractors in State procurement contracts; (7) Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin - to discuss the withdrawal of Coca Cola operations from Athy, County Kildare; (8) Deputy John Lahart - to discuss the proposed changes to the Dublin Bus brand; (9) Deputy Thomas P. Broughan - to discuss serious criminal vandalism at Clongriffin DART station earlier this week; (10) Deputy Martin Ferris - to discuss public liability insurance premiums for small and medium-sized enterprises; and (11) Deputy Mick Wallace - to discuss the conflict in the Golan Heights and Syria, and concern for members of the Defence Forces.

The matters raised by Deputies Thomas P. Broughan, Martin Ferris, Charlie McConalogue and Niamh Smyth have been selected for discussion.

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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Did the Leas-Cheann Comhairle say electronic tagging?

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Tagging of sheep.

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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It is a matter for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and not the Department of Justice and Equality.

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I thought it was for me and Deputy O'Callaghan.

Photo of Mattie McGrathMattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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The Minister will not do it for the humans.

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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Maybe Deputy Mattie McGrath has an interest in this as well.

Photo of Mattie McGrathMattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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Yes. When is the Minister going to do it?