Dáil debates

Wednesday, 16 February 2005

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions. (45 speeches)
    I want to ask the Taoiseach about an issue that has raised its head on a regular basis over the past number of years. We have all experienced and heard Ministers' comments on the rip-off that...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
    Programmes for Government.
    • Programmes for Government. (67 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date in respect of the implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34098/04]
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (5 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
  • Order of Business. (7 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 5, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 4, Criminal Justice Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed). Private Members'...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Social Welfare Acts and, for the purpose of giving effect to Directive 2003/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and for other...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage. (12 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce the second of two Bills intended to implement the €874 million social welfare package announced in budget 2005....
    • Business of Dáil. (2 speeches)
      It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the Dáil of this day, that No. 17(b), statements on the Health (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2004, on Supplementary Order...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Sexual Offences.
    • Sexual Offences. (13 speeches)
      Question 56: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the measures he has put in place as a direct response to the fall in the number of rape cases coming before the courts while...
    • Prison Building Programme. (58 speeches)
      Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the basis on which a decision was made to locate the proposed new prison at Thornton, County Dublin; if his attention has...
    • Garda Equipment. (11 speeches)
      Question 59: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the extent to which PULSE can be modified or adapted to increase its speed; if it can be adapted to meet new demands; the...
    • Community Welfare Services. (13 speeches)
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will extend the deadline for parents who wish to remain here with their Irish-born children, due to the difficulties...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Prisoner Complaints Procedures.
    • Prisoner Complaints Procedures. (23 speeches)
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases for compensation lodged to date by serving or former prisoners arising from the lack of in-cell...
    • Garda Code. (15 speeches)
      Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for his decision not to supply this Deputy with a copy of the Garda code. [5101/05]
    • Courts Service. (9 speeches)
      Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason he has announced the establishment of a second division of the Special Criminal Court, especially in view of his...
    • Deportation Orders. (15 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of occasions since June 2002 on which aircraft have been chartered to facilitate the deportation of persons from...
  • 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 — the ongoing...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Statements. (108 speeches)
    Today, the Supreme Court has brought clarity and finality to a matter that has been left fester for 29 years, the legal basis for the policy of 11 Governments and as many as 40 health boards that...
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
  • Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (69 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Gilmore on Tuesday, 15 February 2005:
  • Visit of Delegation from Lesotho. (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with business, I wish, on my behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann, to offer a sincere welcome to the Prime Minister ofLesotho, Mr. Mosisili, who is in the...
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
  • Domestic Refuse Charges: Motion (Resumed). (19 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Gilmore on Tuesday, 15 February 2005:
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Consumer Protection.
    • Consumer Protection. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter, especially since I had to do a little toing and froing to find a home for this debate. It is often difficult to assign...
    • Industrial Disputes. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue. This issue began just a few weeks ago with a simple boardroom dispute which has now escalated. I do not want to get into the...
    • Offshore Exploration. (2 speeches)
      I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important matter on the Adjournment. I received representation from constituents in the Rossport area who are concerned about the onshore pipe...