Dáil debates

Thursday, 3 April 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Northern Ireland Issues (9 speeches)
    1. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update regarding the actions he has taken to progress the completion of the Haass talks; and if he...
  • Shannon Airport Facilities (9 speeches)
    3. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the basis for his assertion that the use of Shannon Airport by the US military is not in breach of Ireland's policy of...
  • Foreign Conflicts (9 speeches)
    4. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Ireland’s position regarding the escalating crisis in Ukraine; if he has held...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Conflicts (34 speeches)
    6. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts he is making to ensure that the EU is in no way a party to supporting neo-fascist or ultra nationalist elements...
  • Human Rights Issues (21 speeches)
    7. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic efforts that are being made by the Irish Government to protest about the mass death sentences imposed on over...
  • Northern Ireland Issues (9 speeches)
    9. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of his recent engagements with the Northern Ireland Minister for Justice and the British Secretary of State in...
• Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Deputy Catherine Byrne is in possession.
• 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 Terence Flanagan - the...
• Leaders' Questions (88 speeches)
  On entering office in 2011, the centrepiece of the Government's health policy was the introduction of universal health insurance. It has taken three years for the Government to publish a White...
• Order of Business (62 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 11a, motion re the current crisis in Ukraine; and No. 25, statements on the supply of social housing and the Government's homelessness policy (resumed). It is...
• Visit of Ukrainian Ambassador (1 speech)
  I welcome the Ukrainian ambassador to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.
• Current Crisis in Ukraine: Motion (17 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann: rejects the validity of the referendum held in Crimea on 16th March without the minimum democratic guarantees which cannot pave the way for a change of...
• Social Housing and Homelessness Policy: Statements (Resumed) (87 speeches)
  As stated, there is an over-reliance by the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, and her Department on the private sector to plug the incredible gap in the lack of supply of social housing....
• Topical Issue Debate (5 speeches)
  I understand Deputy Wallace wishes to defer debate on his Topical Issue matter.
  • Defence Forces Personnel (7 speeches)
    First, I extend apologies on behalf of my colleagues, Deputies Willie Penrose and Jack Wall, who strongly support my stance and share my concerns in relation to this matter but due to other...
  • Autism Support Services (4 speeches)
    Yesterday, The Irish Times printed an essay, I Wish, I Wish, I Wish, which a little nine-year-old girl called Rachel from Meath wrote about her brother, Matthew. She said she wished her brother...
  • Flood Prevention Measures (4 speeches)
    A coastal walkway will help to prevent flooding in Dundalk and Blackrock while brining immense benefits to tourism and all facets of recreation and addressing the obesity epidemic. As a member...