Dáil debates

Thursday, 14 April 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Order of Business (166 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 9, statements on suicide prevention (resumed), to adjourn at 12.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 -...
  • Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (20 speeches)
    The incidence of suicide presents a real and growing problem. There were 527 deaths by suicide in 2009. This figure shows a worrying trend and represents a real tragedy in homes throughout the...
  • Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Air Pollution Act 1987, the Waste Management Act 1996 and the Freedom of Information Act 1997 and to provide for related matters.
  • Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 before the Dáil today. This Bill has been the subject of much...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (7 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the an Aire Gnóthaí Pobail; Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta cén uair a fhoilseofar an plean gníomhaíochta don Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí...
    • Community Development (7 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding funding to the State assisted community and voluntary groups on the northside of Dublin...
    • Feidhmeanna Fiontraíochta (8 speeches)
      Question 4: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist feidhmeanna fiontraíochta Údarás na Gaeltachta a fhágáil acu sa bhfadtéarma; agus an...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Údarás na Gaeltachta (15 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta cathain a bheidh toghcháin Údarás na Gaeltachta ann. [7964/11]
    • Social Inclusion (9 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the way she will eliminate poverty and meet targets set in the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion following...
    • National Substance Misuse Strategy (9 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if she is committed to the development of a National Substance Misuse Strategy; if she has received the report of...
    • Community Development (29 speeches)
      Question 9: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will confirm that the Leader programme will continue and that local development companies will continue to...
    • Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (13 speeches)
      Question 10: To ask the an Aire Gnóthaí Pobail; Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé mar aidhm aici an Straitéis Fiche Bliain a chur i bhfeidhm. [7958/11]
  • 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 Joe Costello - the need...
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    • Schools Refurbishment (2 speeches)
      Presentation De La Salle school in Bagenalstown was unsuccessful in its recent application under the summer works scheme, and is very unhappy about this decision as it has never received grant...
    • Job Losses (3 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving Deputy Arthur Spring and I the opportunity to bring this matter before the House. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade...
    • National Monuments (2 speeches)
      This is a particularly important issue as the centenary of the 1916 Rising looms nearer every day. Moore Street is an area that was very much part and parcel of the 1916 rebellion. As a result,...
    • Stráiteise 20 bliain don Ghaeilge (5 speeches)
      Ba mhaith liom tréaslú leis an Aire Stáit as ucht a cheapadh mar Aire. Tá a fhios agam gur fear díograiseach, fear Gaeltachta agus gaeilgeoir dílis is ea é. Caithfidh mé a rá, áfach,...