Dáil debates

Tuesday, 5 October 2004

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
    Decentralisation Programme.
    • Decentralisation Programme. (98 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the decentralisation programme as it affects his Department and the bodies under his aegis; and if he will make a...
    • Appointments to State Boards. (13 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach the names, occupations and dates of appointment of each of the persons appointed by him to the State boards and agencies under his aegis since June 1997; and if...
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    National Drugs Strategy.
    • National Drugs Strategy. (11 speeches)
      Question 131: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the interventions which will be taken by his Department under the national drugs strategy to tackle the spread of...
    • Charities Regulation. (6 speeches)
      Question 132: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his Department's proposals for a league table of charities to allow for more public information regarding the way in...
    • Community Development. (6 speeches)
      Question 133: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the most appropriate source of long-term funding for the community after-schools project in Dublin 1, currently in...
    • Rural Social Scheme. (6 speeches)
      Question 134: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of persons employed in the new rural social scheme announced in the budget on 3 December 2003; if he has...
    • Polasaí Dátheangachas. (6 speeches)
      Question 135: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta cén céatadán de na státseirbísigh ina Roinn atá dátheangach sa Ghaeilge agus sa Bhéarla agus cén tionchar a bheidh...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Departmental Expenditure.
    • Departmental Expenditure. (6 speeches)
      Question 136: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent and nature of expenditure in respect of schemes or projects funded by his Department to date in 2004; and...
    • Irish Language. (17 speeches)
      Question 137: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of plans he has sought under the Official Languages Act 2003 from Departments and State bodies; if there...
    • Designated Areas. (6 speeches)
      Question 139: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount he has distributed in CLÁR funds to date in 2004; and the breakdown of the distribution on a county by...
  • Message from Seanad. (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003 without amendment.
  • Adjournment Debate Matters. (1 speech)
    I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Sherlock — the need for...
  • Leaders' Questions. (29 speeches)
    It is now clear that in August 2001 the Garda Síochána had information from Interpol concerning details of alleged customers of a company offering access to child pornography websites and that...
  • Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business 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. (67 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 18, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004; No. 19, motion re referral to...
  • Responsibilities of Ministers of State: Announcement by Taoiseach. (4 speeches)
    The Taoiseach wishes to make an announcement for the information of the House.
  • Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the following order in draft:— Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004, a copy of which order in draft was laid before Dáil...
  • Adoptive Leave Act Order: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the draft order entitled Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann...
  • Residential Institutions Redress Act Order: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the following draft order: Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 (Additional Institutions) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before...
  • Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (34 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Water Services Bill 2003 before the Dáil. The Bill has been passed by the Seanad and has benefited from the debate in...
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
  • Carers Support Services: Motion. (45 speeches)
    I note the Minister is not here. Maybe he is conceding straight away that this is a very worthwhile motion and proposal for a carers Bill. I anticipate that the Minister will concede and there...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Pigmeat Sector.
    • Pigmeat Sector. (2 speeches)
      I thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me raise the important issue of the difficulties arising in the pig industry. I welcome the Minister to the House. I am delighted that she is a...
    • Schools of Music. (2 speeches)
      I am glad of the opportunity to raise this matter. At the outset, I declare an interest in that my three daughters attended the Cork School of Music, and one still attends as a student. I...
    • Education Projects. (2 speeches)
      I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter and I thank the Minister for making herself available to make her first presentations to the House on two issues which affect my...
    • Housing Aid for the Elderly. (6 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise this important issue and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, for attending. Housing aid for the elderly is a scheme funded by the Department of the...