Results 41-60 of 1,032,308 for in 'Dáil debates' OR in 'Committee meetings' (speaker:Peter Power OR speaker:Heather Humphreys OR speaker:Denis Naughten)
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2024)
Simon Harris: I thank Deputy McDonald for raising this extraordinarily important issue. Before I answer her directly, may I acknowledge the fact that the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has made the decision to step down as leader of the Green Party? Obviously, he has played a major leadership role in this coalition, and I want to acknowledge that. He is an honest, sincere, dedicated and decent politician....
- Prelude (18 Jun 2024)
- Prelude (18 Jun 2024)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
- Prelude (18 Jun 2024)
Prayer and Reflection.
- Prelude (18 Jun 2024)
Paidir agus Machnamh.
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Jun 2024)
- Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Jun 2024)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I wish to announce for the information of the House that four Members of the Dáil have been elected to the European Parliament, namely, Deputies Barry Cowen, Kathleen Funchion, Michael McNamara and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Pursuant to the European Parliament Elections Act, the Deputies will cease to be Members of the Dáil when they take up their seats at the first...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2024)
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Jun 2024)
Mary Lou McDonald: We have an epidemic of domestic violence. This morning, Women's Aid reports that last year it received its highest level of domestic abuse disclosures in its 50-year history. The figures cited in the organisation’s impact report are frightening, with more than 40,000 disclosures of abuse against women and children made in 2023. That is a jump of 18% on the previous year. Reports of...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: Members are required to participate in the meeting remotely from within the Leinster House precincts only. I remind all those in attendance to make sure their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity outside the Houses, or an...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Heather Humphreys: I thank the committee for facilitating the hearing of Committee Stage of the Bill. I thank members for attending. The Bill provides the legislative basis for a new jobseeker’s pay-related benefit scheme and a range of PRSI increases agreed by the Government, along with a number of miscellaneous amendments. The enactment of this Bill before the summer recess is a priority for me....
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister. We will move to the Bill itself.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Heather Humphreys: I move amendment No. 1: “Amendment of section 13 of Principal Act 4. Section 13(2)(d) of the Principal Act is amended— (a) in subparagraph (i), by the substitution of “€496” for “€441”, and (b) in subparagraph (ii), by the substitution of “€496” for “€441”.”. Section 4 amends...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: It is on the record, but we have moved past that section.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: I am very efficient.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Heather Humphreys: I always outlined how, to keep the pension age at 66, we would have to increase PRSI. These are small incremental increases of approximately 90 cent per week for the average industrial wage. They will start in October. We are giving certainty for the next five years and I think that is fair. In five years’ time there will be a review. There are always reviews of the SIF and future...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: Is the Deputy happy with that?
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Heather Humphreys: I do not know if we have the data regarding their means. The point of this pay-related benefit is that people are better off. That is the whole purpose of it. It is not our intention to try to reduce anybody's payment. That is not the intention behind this. However, as the Deputy said, there may be some who may fall each side of the band. We can look at this as they present. I am not...
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: The Minister might furnish the committee with that evidence if she has it.
- Select Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (18 Jun 2024)
Denis Naughten: Before we conclude our consideration of the Bill, do any members wish to put any final questions to the Minister or make comments? I have a question on the scheduling as well as the public interest. The Minister may not have the answer at the moment. There is now an intention to bring forward amending legislation to deal with the O'Meara case concerning John O'Meara, his family and his...