Dáil debates
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- HSE National Service Plan (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to receive the 2014 Health Service Executive service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48345/13]
- Hospital Services (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the letter from the CEOs of the Mater, St. James's, Tallaght and Crumlin children's hospitals, Dublin, stating that the health cuts are...
- Hospital Services (17 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether the current moratorium on recruitment within the Health Service Executive is negatively impacting on the provision of services across the...
- Primary Care Strategy (19 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Health the key measures that will be implemented in primary care over the remainder of the Government's term in office; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Medical Card Eligibility (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify the situation whereby in assessing income for eligibility of a medical card, persons over 70s are assessed on gross income but under 70s are...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- HSE National Service Plan (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive service plan for 2014 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48067/13]
- Hospital Facilities (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding refurbishment works at Letterkenny General Hospital [47943/13]
- Medicinal Products Expenditure (10 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Health the net savings he anticipates in 2014 in the State’s expenditure on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48050/13]
- Health Services Provision (6 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the urgent upgrade of the health centre on Inishbofin for which planning permission has been obtained but expires next month; and if he...
- Mental Health Services Provision (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Health if he will seek an independent audit of mental health services in the Roscommon-Galway primary community continuing care, PCCC, area; and if he will make a...
- Medical Card Data (5 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he will take to end the practice by general practitioners of charging medical card holders for blood tests; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Act 1970 and to make provision in relation to eligibility for services under that Act; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (108 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No.2) Bill 2013, on which I look forward to hearing Deputies' views, amends the Health...
- 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 Ray Butler - securing...
- Leaders' Questions (64 speeches)
Thousands of people are leaving the health insurance market on a monthly basis. Up to 6,000 people a month are cancelling their health insurance policies. By the end of 2013, we estimate...
- Order of Business (58 speeches, 1 comment)
It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013,...
- Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013,a copy of which...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for debate. The publication on 1 November 2013 of the TSE (fallen animal) subsidy scheme and, more particularly, the revised terms...
- Live Exports (11 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter and I welcome the Minister. Livestock exports are undoubtedly a critical part of the agriculture sector in this country. Shipping of live...
- Credit Unions (6 speeches)
I thank the Minister for Finance for attending the House to address this important issue. I wish other Ministers would follow his example. The Newbridge Credit Union situation has prompted a...
- Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (4 speeches, 2 comments)
I thank the Minister for Social Protection and her Department for the work undertaken so far towards securing social welfare provision for the self-employed, and I wholeheartedly welcome the...
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (75 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Health pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1).
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Access to Credit: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (35 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Dara Calleary on Tuesday, 12 November 2013: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — accessing credit remains very difficult for businesses...
