Dáil debates
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 speech)
The announcement yesterday of agreement by the European Commission and the British Government on the protocol is very welcome. It marks the end of negotiations to resolve trading practicalities....
- Visit of Moldovan Delegation (1 speech)
Before calling the Taoiseach to reply, I ask Members to join me in extending a céad míle fáilte to the members of a delegation from the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, who...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (35 speeches)
I join with the Ceann Comhairle in welcoming the members of the delegation from Moldova, along with the ambassador, Ms Larisa Miculeț, who we all know very well, and to assure them of our...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (55 speeches)
I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reProposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2023 (without...
- Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2023: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2023, copies of which have been laid in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- European Council (27 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the special European Council on 9 and 10 February 2023. [7241/23]
- Cabinet Committees (36 speeches)
11. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [8624/23]
- Constitutional Amendments (19 speeches)
23. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his plans for constitutional amendments. [8210/23]
- European Union Directive: Motion (15 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area...
- Visit of Scottish Delegation (1 speech)
Before calling Deputy Catherine Murphy, I ask Members to join me in extending a warm céad míle fáilte to a delegation from the Scottish Parliament, who have joined us in the...
- European Union Directive: Motion (Resumed) (2 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion: - (Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Malcolm Noonan).
- Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am pleased to present the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 to the Dáil today. I want to begin by thanking my predecessor as Minister...
- 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 Jennifer Murnane O'Connor -...
- National Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: commends the tireless work of frontline paramedics and operational staff in dealing with increased demand without proportional resource increases; notes...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Energy Prices (7 speeches)
56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures being taken to ensure that energy companies reduce their prices for customers to reflect the significant...
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 speeches)
57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he can clarify the Government’s plan to deal with recent Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, figures that...
- Energy Infrastructure (7 speeches)
58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures he will take to maximise delivery of solar photovoltaic, PV, systems on homes, schools, farm sheds, and...
- Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, report (details supplied) noting the need...
- Climate Action Plan (16 speeches)
60. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 15 December 2022, the status of the promised statutory guidelines for the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Local Authorities (9 speeches)
61. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide details of any analysis carried out by his Department with regard to carrying out a pilot project for...
- EU Meetings (7 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the agenda highlights of the Environment Council, to be held in Brussels on 16 March...
- Community Development Projects (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the work of the community climate action programme and engagement with local authorities...
- Closed-Circuit Television Systems (10 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans to improve legislation to allow for the use of CCTV for enforcement against breaches of waste and litter...
- State Bodies (8 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will carry out a full review of the role and governance of Inland Fisheries Ireland, in light of recent...
- Environmental Policy (7 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the proposed charge on single-use coffee cups; the matters causing the delay to its introduction; the...
- National Broadband Plan (7 speeches)
67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his Department’s plans on how to connect new builds to the National Broadband Ireland, NBI, roll-out, especially...
- Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (8 speeches)
91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the ways his Department is supporting the development of fixed-bottom offshore wind infrastructure for power generation;...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Ukraine War (17 speeches)
I thought I saw a memo from the Ceann Comhairle stating the senior Minister is meant to notify the House if not available.
- Public Transport (4 speeches)
I agree with Teachta Ó Cuív. I am always conscious when we raise this, and I do not mean this in a disrespectful way to the person who has turned up, that there is a rule. It is...
- Litter Pollution (6 speeches)
I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for being here to take it. I am sure I am speaking to the converted as far as he is...
