Dáil debates

Thursday, 17 June 2004

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 speeches)
    I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31. I will call on the Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices to my office.
  • Order of Business. (58 speeches)
    The Order of Business today shall be as follows: No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the amendments to the agreement establishing the International Telecommunications...
  • International Agreements: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the amendments, agreed at Washington DC on 17 November 2000 by the Twenty-fifth (Extraordinary) Assembly of Parties of the International Telecommunications...
  • National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (21 speeches)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 1994 and to provide for related matters.
  • National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (219 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The protection of our archaeological heritage has been a primary concern of Government since the foundation of the State. This is clear from the...
  • Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Enterprise and Small Business has completed its consideration of the following Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2004 — Vote 34.
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Insurance Industry.
    • Insurance Industry. (10 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on whether the establishment of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board will reduce insurance premium...
    • Semi-State Bodies. (10 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed by trade unions, commercial firms in the region...
    • Regional Development. (6 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the fact that west and north Mayo is the most socio-economically affected area of Ireland...
    • Consumer Issues. (36 speeches)
      Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the details of the work programme of the consumer consultative panel; the efforts the panel has taken to be...
    • Oil Prices. (16 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department has carried out a review of the implications for industrial policy here of the doubling of oil...
    • Semi-State Bodies. (9 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans for Shannon Development following her decision to move 100 jobs to Enterprise Ireland; and if she will...
    • Employment Legislation. (6 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has satisfied herself with the level of implementation of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997; and...
    • County Enterprise Boards. (30 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans she has to review the eligibility criteria for funding from county enterprise boards; and if she will...
    • Research Funding. (8 speeches)
      Question 9: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the response she has received to her recent call for improved collaboration between private industry and...
    • Public Holidays. (8 speeches)
      Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of public holidays enjoyed by workers here and the way in which this compares with the EU average;...
    • National Minimum Wage. (13 speeches)
      Question 11: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is intended to review the level of the national minimum wage during the current negotiations between the...
  • Adjournment Debate Matters. (1 speech)
    I wish to advise the House of the following matter in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member: Deputy Ó Snodaigh — the need for the Minister...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Mental Health Services.
    • Mental Health Services. (10 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as ucht an deis a thabhairt dom an cheist thábhachtach seo a ardú inniu. Is trua gur gá dúinn teacht go dtí an Teach seo chun na ceisteanna seo a...