Dáil debates

Thursday, 15 September 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Question (72 speeches)
  Tá áthas orm go dtógfar Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí ar an Déardaoin feasta. I welcome the introduction of Leaders' Questions and I hope the Tánaiste's replies will be clear and concise.
• Order of Business (51 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 17, statements on international democracy day which shall adjourn after 30 minutes, if not previously concluded and No. 4, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (71 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Moynihan on Wednesday, 14 September 2011:
• International Day of Democracy: Statements (11 speeches)
  Today is International Day of Democracy. As such, it is only right and fitting that this Parliament should take time to mark the event. The International Day of Democracy is intended both to...
• An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011 — Ordú don Dara Céim / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 — Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.
• An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011 — An Dara Céim / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (21 speeches)
  Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill is the first important step towards ensuring that the Houses of the Oireachtas...
• 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 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joe Carey - to ask the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • School Staffing (9 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss an urgent matter, namely, the need for the Minister for Education and Skills to review a decision that has led to the suppression of...
  • Pension Provisions (10 speeches)
    Deputies Keating and Buttimer are sharing time.
  • National Internship Scheme (4 speeches)
    I welcome the creation of the topical issues debate. Of all the Dáil reforms that are taking place, this is the most significant in terms of shifting the balance in favour of the ordinary...
  • Hospital Staff (4 speeches)
    I submitted this matter to get clarity on the shortage of junior hospital doctors, non-consultant hospital doctors and the need to fill the gaps on certain areas. What is the current position in...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Environmental Policy (48 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when he will introduce the septic tank registration and inspection charge; the rate at which it will be set;...
  • Building Regulations (10 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 20 July 2011, the reason the revised NSAI Standard...
  • Dormant Accounts Fund (4 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if funding will be provided to the RAPID scheme in Rathkeale, County Limerick before the year end; and if he...
  • Introduction of Water Charges (15 speeches)
    The programme for Government provides for the introduction of a fair funding model to deliver clean and reliable water. The objective is to install water meters in households and move to a...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Septic Tank Regulation (31 speeches)
    I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 8, 15, 28, 38, 44 and 113 together. I refer to the reply to Priority Questions Nos. 1 and 2 on today's Order Paper. On 29 October 2009, the European Court of...
  • Waste Management (26 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the control that he has over the imposition of charges by private contractors who are replacing the local...
  • Leader Programmes (8 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the progress made to date on addressing the issue of funding food projects under the LEADER programme; and if...
  • Waste Management (4 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the reason he decided not to proceed with the introduction of a waste facility levy as part of the...