Dáil debates

Thursday, 24 January 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (91 speeches)
  Yesterday, Oireachtas Members across all parties were briefed by the nursing unions on the cynical and over-spun announcement of the 1,000 jobs, which will be two year contracts, for newly...
• Order of Business (104 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 13, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Agreement to Improve Tax Compliance and Provide for Reporting and Exchange of Information concerning...
• Tax Compliance and Exchange of Information: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Agreement to Improve Tax Compliance and Provide for Reporting and Exchange of Information concerning Tax Matters (United...
• Exchange of Information Relating to Taxes: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Exchange of Information Relating to Taxes (Montserrat) Order 2013,a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann...
• Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Order for Committee Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Committee Stage be taken now."
• Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (35 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Referral to Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1).
• Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 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 Derek Keating - the need...
• Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (41 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Education and Training (4 speeches)
    Like most Members, I welcomed the announcement last December of the new Momentum programme, which will provide 6,500 new education and training places for jobseekers. These places are correctly...
  • Social Welfare Rates (7 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue, about which we have all probably received representations since Christmas and particularly in the past week, as correspondence has...
  • Childhood Obesity (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. This is not the first time I have raised obesity and related issues in the House, nor will it be the last. My reason for doing so is to try...
  • Harbour Parking Charges (4 speeches)
    It is good to see Deputy Durkan in the Chair. Residents and local business people in Howth were shocked before Christmas to learn of plans by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Action Plan for Jobs (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his assessment of the impact to date of the Action Plan on Jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3563/13]
  • Job Creation (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the fact that jobs are the number one priority for the Government, if he will identify the target for job creation for this...
  • Employment Rights (12 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation noting the circumstances around the recent occupation of HMV stores and the current occupation of the Old Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy...
  • Enterprise Support Services (37 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to support business at risk from closure. [3567/13]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Action Plan for Jobs (8 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the publication date for the Action Plan for Jobs 2013; if all actions set out in the Action Plan for Jobs 2012 will be achieved before...
  • Action Plan for Jobs (16 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way specific measures taken by him under the Action Plan for Jobs have benefitted those in the 18 to 24 age group; and if he will make...