Dáil debates
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders Questions (55 speeches)
The head of the IMF, Ms Christine Lagarde, said the global economy is facing a lost decade as forecasts on global growth are now very low. The predictions of the Government's fiscal plan include...
- Order of Business (94 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 5, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed), and No. 11, Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 - Second Stage (resumed). Private Members'...
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Visit of Czech Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with Business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome to a parliamentary delegation from...
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (38 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- State Airports (6 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the efforts he has made to advance an agreement with the US administration to provide for cargo pre-clearence of US customs at...
- Swimming Pool Projects (6 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the number of pools that were grant aided under the local authorities swimming pool initiative; the number of applications that...
- Rural Transport (6 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport in view of the tighter road traffic legislation introduced recently and the lack of public transport facilities in rural areas,...
- Public Transport Projects (8 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the current status of the metro north project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33486/11]
- Public Transport (8 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that cost cutting measures and rerouting plans being put in place by Dublin Bus will not adversely affect...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Road Safety (3 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the drivers forum who inform the National Road Safety Authority regarding the standards required for...
- Tourism Promotion (6 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the tourism initiatives other than the Gathering that emerged form the recent Global Irish Economic Forum; and if he will...
- Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the status of the pension fund at Aer Rianta and Dublin Airport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
- National Sports Campus (4 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the current status of the developments at the Sports Campus in Abbotstown, Dublin; and the further developments he intends to...
- Road Network (7 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to renegotiate deals in place following public private partnership initiatives which means that the State must pay a...
- Driving Licences (10 speeches)
Question 11: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if a new proposed credit card style driving licence will be mandatory when introduced next year; and if he will make a...
- Road Network (6 speeches)
Question 12: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to remove tolls on all roads which are no longer required to be tolled either for recoup of expenditure or under...
- Swimming Pool Projects (16 speeches)
Question 13: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will approve the development of a swimming pool in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on...
- Departmental Expenditure (14 speeches)
Question 14: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans for capital expenditure on transport infrastructure outside of the major Dublin projects being explored. [33433/11]
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) 2011, and has made no amendments thereto. The...
- 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 Dessie Ellis - the need...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Road Network (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak today on the preparation plans of local authorities for rural and urban road networks in severe weather conditions. With the potential...
- Public Transport (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. Some months ago, a €6 million package to do away with roundabouts in Galway was announced, but there was little consultation at...
- Sports Funding (4 speeches)
I appreciate the opportunity to raise the matter of the horse and greyhound fund in the context of overall sports funding and promised legislation on online gambling. Approximately €30 million...
- Uncovered Credit Institutions (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for discussion. I have come across a number of business people who are trying to sustain the jobs of those they employ in the face of...
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a).
- Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (41 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
