Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Energy Regulation (6 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he will take to enhance competition in the energy market; the actions he will take to protect Ireland from...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his Department's renewable energy target; if this is achievable; the strategy in place to reach this target; and if he...
  • Energy Schemes (6 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the expected delivery of a functioning pay as you save scheme to allow for home energy...
  • Broadcasting Sector Regulation (6 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he has planned to ensure that RTÉ has a sustainable future; the reforms he intends to bring to the...
  • Energy Regulation (14 speeches)
    56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline all the processes and conditions surrounding the establishment and management of windfarms, both on and...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (13 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will issue guidelines relating to hydraulic fracturing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27838/13]
  • Broadband Services Charges (4 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the EU Commission’s proposals for reducing the cost of broadband will be transposed here; his views on the...
  • Petroleum and Gas Exploration (13 speeches)
    59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will carry out a review of the fiscal terms of petroleum licencing here; and if he will make a statement on 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 Helen McEntee - the need...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013, without amendment.
• Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013 and has made amendments...
• Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
  It has been confirmed that the Government is to go ahead with a €500 million regional sewage treatment plant at Clonshaugh. This is a project that has caused considerable concern,...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • International Summits (56 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will be attending bilaterals or any other meetings when the G8 Summit meets in County Fermanagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23663/13]
• Appointment of Minister of State (1 speech)
  I wish formally to announce, for the information of the Dáil, that the Government, on my nomination, has appointed Deputy Tom Hayes to be Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture,...
• Order of Business (86 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Eireann of the Employment Equality Act 1998, section 12, Church of Ireland College of...
• Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Church of Ireland College of Education) Order 2013: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Employment Equality Act 1998 (section 12) (Church of Ireland College of Education) Order 2013,a copy of...
• Cork Prison Development: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the development of a prison in the townland of Rathmore and city of Cork, in respect of which copies of documents, as specified in...
• Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Motion to Discharge Order for Referral to Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Order of the Dáil of 30th May 2013, referring the Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 to the Select sub-Committee on Social Protection, be...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (5 speeches)
    As this is Deputy Helen McEntee's first Topical Issue, I wish her every success.
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (11 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue and thank the Minister for being here in person to discuss it. The Minister has seen the reports that Fingal County Council has...
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor.
  • State Examinations Issues (6 speeches)
    We are all aware that the leaving and junior certificate examinations are taking place. We are also aware that there have been shortcomings in examination papers, as widely reported in the...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice Bill 2013, changed from the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013, without amendment.
• Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (13 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012 and has made amendments...
• Estimates for Public Services 2013: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2013:...
• Finance (Local Property Tax Repeal) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (74 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Sinn Féin is as aware as anybody that we are living in very difficult times. We have shown in each of our alternative budgets how we would...
• Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (60 speeches)
  SECTION 1