Dáil debates

Thursday, 3 February 2005

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
  • Order of Business. (58 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 17, the Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad] — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 1, Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Second Stage.
  • Personal Explanation by Minister. (3 speeches)
    The Minister for Finance has given notice in writing that he wishes to make a personal explanation and I have decided to permit it.
  • Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Environment and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
  • Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (41 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill. The Government has continued the good work...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Special Educational Needs.
    • Special Educational Needs. (14 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the responsibilities of and work undertaken to date by the National Council for Special Education; if she has...
    • Site Acquisitions. (6 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the stance which her Department is taking in connection with the allocation of a permanent building or building site to a school (details...
    • School Curriculum. (9 speeches)
      Question 4: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress being made on the implementation of the recommendations of the task force on the physical sciences; and if she will make a...
    • Schools Building Projects. (18 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the change to the format in which the schools building programme has been changed; when the remainder of the information...
    • Special Educational Needs. (8 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the full statutory remit of the national educational psychological service is being implemented; and if she will make a statement on...
    • Higher Education Access. (8 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will fund the recent plan advanced by the Conference of Heads of Irish Universities which would guarantee university places for...
    • School Accommodation. (10 speeches)
      Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the analysis which has been carried out regarding the impact on the ethos and language integrity of a school (details supplied) of...
    • School Curriculum. (12 speeches)
      Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will report on the physical education syllabus in secondary schools; her plans to make physical education an examinable subject...
    • Standardised Testing. (10 speeches)
      Question 12: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the provisions of the new national testing system for primary schools; when it is likely to be introduced; and if she will make a...
  • 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 Durkan — if the...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Postal Dispute.
    • Postal Dispute. (2 speeches)
      An ongoing debate is taking place within the House and throughout the country on the future of An Post and its staff. An Post has a considerable linkage system in place throughout the country...
    • Departmental Funding. (2 speeches)
      I wish to raise the valid demand by the Coalition on Violence Against Women for a ring-fenced Supplementary Estimate for 2005 and a monthly annual funding package from 2006 onwards to ensure...
    • Health and Safety Regulations. (6 speeches)
      I bring to the attention of the House a matter which, if not addressed, may have tragic consequences. A natural gas supply has been installed in a significant number of houses, especially in...
    • Rail Network. (2 speeches)
      Bord Gáis's catchphrase is "Don't You Deserve the Best". People in the north west deserve the best but the Minister for Transport has not sanctioned the building of a proper rail infrastructure...