Dáil debates

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (65 speeches)
    Yesterday, the Taoiseach was adamant that the Oireachtas inquiry into the collapse of the financial and banking system, under the Bill proposed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform,...
  • Visit of Central African Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation...
  • Order of Business (79 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 19, Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit...
  • Mental Health (Anti-Discrimination) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision, in the context of evident and persistent unfair discrimination against persons who have been diagnosed with a...
  • Child Care (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend penalty provisions under section 57 of the Child Care Act 1991 (as amended), and the regulations made by Ministerial...
  • 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 Pat Breen - the need to...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Estimates for Public Services 2013: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2013: Vote 35 - Army...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • EU Funding (6 speeches)
      1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date with the EU budget negotiations; if he will outline the way the outcome of those discussions will...
    • Prisoner Welfare (6 speeches)
      2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the conditions under which a person (details supplied) is currently being held in Belmarsh Prison; and if he will raise...
    • Foreign Conflicts (8 speeches)
      3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether Ireland should be more vocal in its condemnation of the use of drones by the United States, which...
    • Foreign Conflicts (6 speeches)
      4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussions at European Union Foreign Affairs Council in relation to Syria; if there is a...
    • Northern Ireland Marching Season (6 speeches)
      5. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has informed himself of the topics discussed during cross community talks which where hosted by the PSNI in Cardiff,...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Foreign Conflicts (17 speeches)
      6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the international community continues to endeavour to make a positive intervention to secure peace in...
    • Foreign Conflicts (13 speeches)
      7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the experience from the Mali mission would suggest that, while individual member states of the European...
    • Human Rights Issues (9 speeches)
      8. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) who is imprisoned in Lithuania, will have their...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Local Authority Charges Review (6 speeches)
      It is clear that the revaluation process being undertaken by the Valuation Office in the city and county of Waterford will send a considerable number of businesses to the wall. The revaluation...
    • Hospital Staff Recruitment (13 speeches)
      I am delighted that the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, is in the Chamber to listen to my pleas today. We waited in anticipation for a great deal of time for the Higgins report. I...
    • Overseas Missions (3 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for having selected this topic. I suppose we are asking that the Minister for Defence, Deputy Shatter, avail of the opportunity to clear the record on this matter. ...
    • Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating this Topical Issues debate. People who have worked hard all their lives deserve an opportunity to live their retirement years with dignity and...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be read a Second Time".
  • Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013 without amendment.
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Sub-committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.
  • Estimates for Public Services 2013: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Sub-committee on Social Protection has completed its consideration of Vote 37 for the year ending 31 December 2013.
  • Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (35 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Charlie McConalogue on Tuesday, 25 June 2013:That Dáil Éireann:condemns:-- the deplorable announcement of cuts in special needs assistant...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be read a Second Time".