Dáil debates

Thursday, 5 June 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Employment Data (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out his views on the fall in the rate of growth in employment in the first quarter of the year as highlighted in the quarterly...
  • Job Losses (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs that were lost in the wholesale and retail sector in the first quarter of this year; the causes of the job losses;...
  • Credit Guarantee Scheme Implementation (10 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the operation of the credit guarantee scheme to date; when it will be re-vamped to improve its take up; and if he will make...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Regional Development (5 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the development of a framework for a regional enterprise strategy; if the strategy will take into account the...
  • Jobs Data (8 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which jobs lost have been replaced in each of the past six years to date; if he is satisfied regarding the sustainability...
  • Job Initiatives (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his Department's response to the loss of jobs in a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he has established the proposed...
  • Industrial Relations (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the intended reform of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001 Bill fulfils the programme for Government commitment to reform...
  • Job Creation (21 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the policy approach he is taking to the creation of jobs in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23811/14]
  • Trade Agreements (12 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress on ratification of the European Union’s trade agreement with Colombia; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Action Plan for Jobs (8 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made to date on implementing the report of the Entrepreneurship Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (32 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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) Deputies Lucinda Creighton,...
• Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
  The Minister, Deputy Noonan, announced here yesterday evening that some people who have lost their discretionary medical cards will now have them returned. It is still not clear whether all...
• Order of Business (26 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 5, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). Private Members' business shall be No. 147, motion re local and community development programmes,...
• Freedom of Movement (Common Travel Area) (Travel Documentation) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reinforce the Common Travel Area by providing for passport-free travel for persons who are entitled to travel within the Common...
• Local and Community Development Programmes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (36 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív on Wednesday, 4 June 2014:That Dáil Éireann: notes:— the central role local development companies play in...
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
• Topical Issue Debate (7 speeches)
  Before proceeding with the debate, I will deal with the issues raised by Deputies Brendan Griffin and Kevin Humphreys. Deputy Griffin's issue concerns the removal of a multiple sclerosis...
  • Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (12 speeches)
    I take this opportunity to congratulate my colleague, Deputy Flanagan, on his appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, as I have not yet had the opportunity to do so. I add my...