Dáil debates

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 1 p.m.
  • Report on Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (19 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Deputy John O'Mahony.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Planning Issues (8 speeches)
      53. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the timescale for the appointment of an independent inquiry into planning irregularities following the High Court decision...
    • Water Services Provision (9 speeches)
      54. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress being made on the Dublin, Garryhinch, Shannon water supply project; and the timeframe for planning,...
    • Local Authority Housing Issues (10 speeches)
      55. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to outline his plans to deal with the circa 90,000 persons on the housing waiting list; if he will provide a progress...
    • Leader Programmes Funding (10 speeches)
      56. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of money provided for projects in the Leader programme 2007-2013; the amount sanctioned in each measure to...
    • Homelessness Strategy (6 speeches)
      57. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his targets for the delivery of the homelessness strategy; the short and medium term goals for the ending of long term...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Water Charges Administration (43 speeches)
      58. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that he will raise the option of the installation of block meters with a more cost effective option to...
    • Social and Affordable Housing Provision (5 speeches)
      61. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the social housing construction projects currently under way; the number of units that...
    • RAPID Programme (10 speeches)
      62. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of RAPID area implementation teams that have full-time co-ordinators at present in view of the importance of...
  • 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 Healy-Rae - the...
  • Leaders' Questions (112 speeches)
    Over recent months, thousands of people have received letters from the HSE initiating reviews of their medical card entitlements and, in many instances, removing their medical cards. This has...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Committee Meetings (54 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of occasions on which the Cabinet sub-committee on health has met since the Easter recess. [25203/13]
    • Official Engagements (33 speeches)
      10. To ask the Taoiseach the issues he discussed with the Greek Prime Minister at their recent meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26615/13]
  • Appointment of Minister of State: Announcement by Taoiseach (2 speeches)
    I call on the Taoiseach to make an announcement for the information of the House.
  • Order of Business (88 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the fight...
  • Financial Services (Protection of Deposits) Bill 2013: First Stage (4 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the imposition of a levy on deposits which are covered by the deposit guarantee scheme. An Ceann Comhairle: Is the...
  • Fight Against Fraud and Regulation on Europol: Referral to Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
  • Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
    I move:That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution: - for the charging, in accordance with regulations made under the Act by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, of...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Foster Care Supports (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, for taking this Topical Issue. After-care is a relatively new development in the long history of State care for children. While the delivery of...
    • Magdalen Laundries Issues (6 speeches)
      When the Taoiseach got to his feet in the Dáil and issued an apology to the survivors of the Magdalen laundries, everybody gathered here and beyond understood that this was the beginning of...
    • Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
      I welcome the fact the Minister is in the Chamber to discuss this matter. The plans by Aer Lingus and its unions to plug the €780 million hole in the pension scheme have been rejected by...
    • Departmental Contracts (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking this debate. The decision by the Department of Social Protection to issue a new tender this coming September for paying social welfare benefits could, if...
  • Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (35 speeches)
    SECTION 1
  • Private Members' Business - Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (21 speeches, 2 comments)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (38 speeches)
    SECTION 7
  • Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (16 speeches)
    Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy McDonald is out of order. Amendment No. 2 in the name of Deputy Fleming arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 2, 7, 11 and 20 are related...
  • Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013, without amendment, and the Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013, without amendment.