Dáil debates
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh An Cathoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Michael McCarthy) i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Garda Strength (12 speeches)
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the final number of eligible garda who have indicated they will be retiring by end February 2012; the options reviewed by the Garda...
- Northern Ireland Issues (6 speeches)
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals to work with his northern counterpart to increase all-Ireland justice and crime initiatives; and if he will make a...
- Human Rights Issues (6 speeches)
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will assure Dáil Éireann that the new body resulting from the merger of the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights...
- Asylum Support Services (4 speeches)
Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to create an independent complaint mechanism for asylum seekers reception centres at the Reception and Integration Agency; if...
- Courts Service (6 speeches)
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the principle of community courts being used to harness the power of the justice system to address more located crime; and...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Departmental Expenditure (15 speeches)
Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the resignation of the chief executive of the National Women's Council, the 35% reduction in their budget; and if he will...
- Garda Promotions (43 speeches)
Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plan for garda promotions in 2012; the number of anticipated promotions; when this matter will be brought to Cabinet; and if he...
- Legislative Programme (6 speeches)
Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will publish a new consolidated Prevention of Corruption Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
- Organised Crime (11 speeches)
Question 69: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the necessary personnel, general resources, communications, mobile equipment, intelligence and forensic facilities...
- Prisoner Releases (4 speeches)
Question 70: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the results of the Irish Prison Service comprehensive review of the pilot project which involved electronically tagging and monitoring...
- Garda Stations (5 speeches)
Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline on a county basis the number and name of each additional garda station that will close or will have its opening...
- Coroners Service (5 speeches)
Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the current practice by coroners in relation to the reporting of suicide; if there is a need for a review of...
- Leaders' Questions (109 speeches)
Last week I asked the Taoiseach if the Government had a national plan to protect front-line services following the well flagged and expected exodus of public servants on 29 February. He...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Appointments to State Boards (24 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if there have been any board appointments from his office in the recent past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/12]
- Official Engagements (92 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed with David Cameron the banking regulation in general and specifically the City of London and IFSC competitiveness; and if he will make a...
- Order of Business (89 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Teaching Council Act 2001 (Amendment of Nominating Bodies) Order 2012, considered by the Joint Committee on...
- Health (Professional Home Care) Bill 2012: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of professional home care, and for that purpose to amend the Health Act 2007 and to provide for...
- Teaching Council Act 2001 (Amendment of Nominating Bodies) Order 2012: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Teaching Council Act 2001 (Amendment of Nominating Bodies) Order 2012, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 9...
- European Union Directives: Motion (1 speech)
I move: 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 the area of...
- 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 Patrick Nulty - cuts to...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Tax Reliefs (7 speeches)
I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this issue, as it is one that affects thousands of people around the country, not least in my home constituency of Wicklow, and has recently been...
- Teaching Council (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon. I have been contacted by numerous teachers who have been trying to get accreditation for a long period of time from the Teaching Council....
- Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the Minister of State's strong personal commitments on the issues covered in her own brief. I would like to talk today about the cuts to...
- Hospital Services (6 speeches)
We are seeing a repeat of a trend in the health service since the Government and, in particular, the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, took office. There has been almost a 50% increase...
- International Agreements: Motions (4 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United States of America on enhancing co-operation in preventing and...
- International Co-operation: Motion (35 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's accession to the memorandum of understanding concerning the principles for the establishment and operation of a battle group to be made available to...
- Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (27 speeches)
As no amendments have been tabled we will proceed to Fifth Stage-----
- Private Members' Business. Community Employment Schemes: Motion (123 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: - calls on the Government to immediately reverse the cut of 66% to the community employment (CE) schemes' training and materials budget and to immediately reinstate...
