Dáil debates

Tuesday, 12 October 2010

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
• Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to the New York City Comptroller, Mr....
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  Departmental Expenditure
  • Departmental Expenditure (52 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the projected cost of the Government Information Service for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29187/10]
  • Social Partnership (26 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet with the Social Partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30220/10]
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Overseas Development Aid
  • Overseas Development Aid (12 speeches)
    Question 79: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the findings of the Second Development Cooperation Forum of the UN Economic and Social Council and their emphasis on promoting...
  • Middle East Peace Process (8 speeches)
    Question 80: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the breakdown of talks, hosted by the United States of America, between Israeli and Palestinian representatives, due to the...
  • Overseas Development Aid (6 speeches)
    Question 81: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a Civilian Corps to assist towards achieving part of the Millennium Goals by allowing Ireland to introduce a scheme...
• Human Rights Issues (17 speeches)
  Question 82: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs in view of the recent comments by the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia regarding the...
• International Agreements (18 speeches)
  Question 83: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the United Nations refusal to allow the EU the right to speak at a meeting of the General Assembly and as a result of this the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Middle East Peace Process
  • Middle East Peace Process (10 speeches)
    Question 84: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to report at UN level between Israel and Palestine; the EU response to these negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Human Rights Issues (11 speeches)
    Question 85: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will seek an interim agreement at the next meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in setting up a rapid response corps, consisting...
• Adjournment Debate Matters (14 speeches)
  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 Mattie McGrath - proposed...
• Leaders' Questions (19 speeches)
  The mood of the people ranges from deeply concerned to terrified in terms of the economic situation the country now faces. They recognise that a significant element of this is because of poor...
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. I will call on Deputies in order in which they submitted notices to my office.
• Order of Business (80 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No. 11, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the report by the...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Resolution of the Dáil of 7th July, 2010, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, or in the Resolution...
• Defence Forces Service with the United Nations: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2009, copies of which were laid...
• European Union Treaties: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal 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...
• Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to bring the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 before the House. The purpose of the Bill is to make limited amendments to the...
• Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
• Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
• Fuel Poverty: Motion (97 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that: — electricity prices increased by almost 5% from 1st October, 2010; — there is a significant pressure from this electricity price increase on small...
  • Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
    I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise an issue vital to the future of the children of Kinsale. On behalf of the 762 pupils on the roll of Kinsale community school, I...
  • Proposed Legislation (2 speeches)
    I recognise the significant effect new motorways have on businesses that have been bypassed and the refusal of the NRA to allow for signage to promote those businesses. I call on the Government...
  • Regional Airports (2 speeches)
    The Minister, given where he comes from, will understand the importance of access to the regions in parts of the country that are isolated from large population centres and which are and have for...
• Marriages of Convenience (4 speeches)
  I did not think it would be a responsibility of the Minister for Defence to defend these sham marriages.