Dáil debates

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
  Yesterday, Ryanair launched a third bid to buy the remaining shares of Aer Lingus. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, obviously conscious of Deputy Keaveney breathing down his neck,...
• Order of Business (36 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 17, European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 18, Credit Guarantee Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages;...
• European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (32 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 to 17, inclusive, are to be discussed together.
• Credit Guarantee Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (26 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order because it introduces a charge on the Revenue.
• Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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 McHugh - all-island...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Garda Complaints Procedures (6 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he will take in response to the Garda Ombudsman Commission Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29852/12]
  • Garda Investigations (9 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the Garda investigation into Anglo Irish Bank will be complete; if his attention has been drawn to the contents of the...
  • Garda Operations (6 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action he has taken to address the spate of crime that has hit rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29853/12]
  • Crime Prevention (12 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Metal Theft Forum has finalised its report on the metal theft crime prevention and reduction plan in view of the fact that it was...
  • Garda Deployment (6 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the Policing Plan that the Garda Commissioner is currently putting together; when it will be complete;...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Crime Levels (12 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase Garda resources in order to effectively address the increasing levels of burglaries throughout the State. [29754/12]
  • Garda Reserve (6 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the Garda Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29741/12]
  • Garda Investigations (6 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Garda review of the murder of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly, in July 1985; if he will accede...
  • Garda Operations (14 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on his strategy for combatting white collar crime as outlined in the page 17 of the Programme for...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Emergency Aeromedical Service (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important issue on the floor of the House today. The air accident investigation unit is investigating what the Defence...
  • Bank Lending (4 speeches)
    I wish to raise the matter of high loan refusal rates and the detrimental effects they are having on small and medium enterprises, SMEs, and their vital recovery. From speaking to local business...
  • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue that came to light last week. It is a perfect example of a topical issue. The Minister of State will be aware due to his own...
  • Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue as a Topical Issue matter. It was brought to my attention by Councillor Paul McAuliffe, who represents the Finglas-Ballymun...
• Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).
• Local Government (Household Charge) (Repeal) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (133 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be read a Second Time."