Dáil debates

Thursday, 8 October 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (11 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of requests to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.
• Order of Business (176 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. a14, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Treaty of Lisbon; No. b14, motion re sittings and business of the Dáil; No. 3, Communications...
• Treaty of Lisbon: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Treaty of Lisbon amending the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Community, signed at Lisbon on 13 December...
• Sittings and Business of Dáil: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in particular Standing Order 10, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to next Tuesday's sitting: (i) Taoiseach's questions...
• Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to give effect to Directive No. 2006/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the retention of data generated or processed in connection with...
• Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009: Second Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to be in the House today to present the Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009. The primary purpose of the Bill is to...
• Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of...
• Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of Premium Rate Services by the Commission for Communications Regulation and to amend the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and to provide for...
• Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009: Second Stage (28 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I was about to address the Acting Chairman, Deputy Charlie O'Connor, as "Ceann Comhairle".
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Naval Service Vessels.
  • Naval Service Vessels. (8 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence the age of each ship in the Naval Service; the schedule for replacement of each ship; the costs involved in the replacement; if safety or other...
  • Defence Forces Review. (11 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress he has made on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Strategic Review of the Defence Forces Medical Service....
  • Ministerial Transport. (20 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost in the years 2002 to date in 2009 of the ministerial air transport service; the average cost of usage per Minister as charged; the full...
  • Overseas Missions. (6 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the recommendation in the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes that Ireland end its...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Defence Forces Strength.
  • Defence Forces Strength. (23 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Permanent Defence Force by rank who have retired to date in 2009 before reaching the mandatory retirement age for their...
  • Defence Forces Reserve. (24 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the recommendation in the report of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes that the allocation for the...
  • Public Expenditure Review Report. (13 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the opinion expressed in the report of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes that there is no need for...
  • Defence Forces Property. (5 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the recommendation in the report of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes that the full market value of...
• Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Paul Connaughton - the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Anti-Social Behaviour.
  • Anti-Social Behaviour. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for choosing this Adjournment matter. We are coming close to Hallowe'en and the perennial problems that arise in the context of the Hallowe'en festivities....
  • Community Development. (2 speeches)
    I spoke to the Minister with specific responsibility for this area yesterday evening and he explained that he would not be able to be here this evening. I understand I will have an opportunity...
  • Turbary Rights. (2 speeches)
    I place on record the disgust, annoyance and downright opposition of thousands of turf cutters to the impending decision to prevent them from cutting their turf on their bogs for domestic...
  • Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
    The recent and impending cuts in the education field are of concern to everybody on both sides of this House. In this case it is encouraging that there is a potential solution on the horizon. I...