Dáil debates

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (71 speeches)
  In the words of the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Honohan, household debt and financial distress is at an unprecedented level. We now have more than 180,000 residential mortgages in some...
• Order of Business (130 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 26, statements on European Council, Brussels; and No. 11a, motion re promissory notes arrangements (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing...
• Rights of Grandparents Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to remove the obligation imposed on the grandparents of a child to first apply and obtain leave before exercising the right to...
• European Council: Statements (28 speeches)
  Last week was a momentous one for Ireland and the European Union. When we assumed the Presidency at the beginning of January, we stated that 2013 would mark a new phase in the EU's drive for...
• Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (8 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, on Tuesday, 12 February 2012:That:Dáil Éireann welcomes the restructuring of the promissory notes...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Early Years Strategy (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she will publish the Early Years Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7478/13]
  • Child and Family Support Agency (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she expects to publish the facilitating legislation for the establishment of the Child and Family Support Agency; the anticipated date on...
  • Adoption Legislation (8 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 15 May 2012, when she reported that work was underway preparing a proposed Adoption (Information and...
  • Early Years Strategy (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to update the regulation of childcare and childminding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7479/13]
  • Adoption Legislation (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when she intends publishing the Adoption (Amendment) Bill to give legislative effect to the changes promised in the Children's Rights...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Child Detention Centres (8 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in line with the requirements of the judgement in the case of Health Service Executive v WR (Neutral Citation (2007) IEHC 459) that the HSE...
  • Child and Family Support Agency (11 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the way she will justify salaries for the new position of head of organisation at €186,000 in the new section of her Department being...
  • Youth Services (7 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the application process will begin and be published for the €1.75 million in funding available for youth capital projects in 2013...
• 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 Michael Moynihan - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • VAT Rates (6 speeches)
    On the day that is in it, Ash Wednesday, I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to introduce this Topical Issue. I am keen to discuss how we might be able to help people. I know many...
  • Radon Gas Levels (8 speeches)
    I compliment Deputy Phelan on an excellent contribution and her article in The Irish Times of yesterday. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the issue of radon gas and the property tax....
  • Suicide Prevention (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. While the connection between alcohol abuse, suicide, attempted suicide and self-harm is internationally recognised, it is not...
  • Inter-Country Adoptions (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise the important issue of international adoption, which affects hundreds of families across the country. I had thought the Minister...
• Promissory Notes Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (73 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, on Tuesday, 12 February 2012:That:Dáil Éireann welcomes the restructuring of the promissory notes...
• Magdalen Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 speeches, 1 comment)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Dara Calleary on Tuesday, 12 February 2012:"That Dáil Éireann: notes the comprehensive and substantive report on Magdalen Laundries completed...
• Promissory Notes: Motion (Resumed) (34 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, on Tuesday, 12 February 2012:That:Dáil Éireann welcomes the restructuring of the promissory notes...