Dáil debates

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (105 speeches)
    Yesterday anyone who was paying attention to this Chamber could see there was a problem with Labour Party Ministers and backbenchers.
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 speeches)
    We now move on to requests to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32, of which two have been submitted. The first is from Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin.
  • Order of Business (136 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 17, statements on European Council; No. 5, Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011 – Second Stage (resumed); and No. 1, Criminal Justice...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions. (0 speeches)
    • State Visits (58 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach his views on the benefit, both economically and politically, of the recent visit by the President of the United States of America to Ireland; and if he will...
    • Cabinet Sub-committees (34 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of times that the Cabinet sub-Committee on Health has met; the members of this sub committee; and the regularity with which it is envisaged that this...
    • Northern Ireland Issues (20 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent visit to the North; and the persons that he met there. [17256/11]
  • European Council Meetings: Statements (102 speeches)
    Last week's meeting of the European Council focused on a number of issues of vital interest for the future of the Union and its citizens. On Thursday evening, the Council discussed economic...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Milk Quotas (8 speeches)
    Question 24: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the progress made to date in building a coalition with countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark to bring about changes...
  • Grant Payments (4 speeches)
    Question 25: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will reverse the recently announced rowback in agri environmental options scheme Natura payments from an expected...
    • Farm Safety (8 speeches)
      Question 26: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his plans to tackle the high death rate on Irish farms, which hit a 10-year high in 2010; the reason, despite the work of...
    • Departmental Schemes (4 speeches)
      Question 27: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he has considered the impact of the closure of the targeted agricultural modernisation schemes on pig and poultry...
    • Animal Welfare (6 speeches)
      Question 28: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the legislation in place to promote, monitor and protect the health and welfare of horses involved in the racing industry...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Common Agricultural Policy (4 speeches)
      Question 29: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the progress made to date in relation to reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. [17630/11]
    • Food Safety Standards (4 speeches)
      Question 30: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the damage that was done to the agriculture sector in relation to the E.coli outbreak in Germany; if financial compensation...
    • National Apiculture Programme (6 speeches)
      Question 31: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food further to Parliamentary Question No. 321 of 21 June 2011 and 514 of 3 May 2011, the contact, if any, he has had in relation...
    • Milk Quota (8 speeches)
      Question 32: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the progress made to date in bringing about an EU wide milk quota system instead of a national quota. [17625/11]
    • Direct Payment Schemes (6 speeches)
      Question 34: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food in relation to payments, if he will give a guarantee that all inspections be completed, processed and cleared in order to...
    • Proposed Legislation (8 speeches)
      Question 35: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the recourse open to a horse owner whose animals were alleged to have been severely abused by a trainer with residential...
    • Fishing Industry Development (4 speeches)
      Question 36: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food the steps he will take to save the Dingle ice plant in view of the fact that it is a vital part of the infrastructure for...
  • 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 Aodhán Ó Ríordáin -...
  • Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No.2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (66 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  • An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 3) 2011: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) (0 speeches)
  • Twenty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
    Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    • Arts Funding (2 speeches)
      This motion arises from a recent briefing for Oireachtas Members held by the Arts Council, the meet and greet organised by the National Campaign for the Arts and from the recent annual Theatre...
    • Irish Red Cross (2 speeches)
      I appreciate the opportunity to raise this matter. I first refer to the commitment given in the programme for Government, which states: "We will initiate a detailed legal review of the basis,...
    • Ambulance Service (2 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for Health for his work to date trying to maintain health services after inheriting a funding debacle from the previous Administration. I am sure every local health service...
    • Sports Capital Programme (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I also thank the Minister of State with responsibility for sport for coming before the House to take it. I congratulate him on...