Dáil debates

Thursday, 17 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. (7 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
  • Order of Business. (118 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 17a, motion regarding membership of committee; No. 5, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005 — Second Stage (resumed); and No. 4, Criminal Justice Bill 2004 — Second...
  • Membership of Committee: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Deputy Ollie Wilkinson be discharged from the Select Committee on Enterprise and Small Business and that Deputy Ned O'Keeffe be appointed in substitution for him.
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (34 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Social and Family Affairs in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
  • Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (44 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    National Conference Centre.
    • National Conference Centre. (6 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the national conference centre steering group has authorised the OPW to issue invitations to tender to the three pre-qualified...
    • Film Industry Development. (4 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the appointment of a film ambassador from Ireland to Hollywood in the United States; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Abbey Theatre. (6 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the acquisition of a new site for the Abbey Theatre; the reason the Government failed to announce a suitable...
    • Tourism Industry. (4 speeches)
      Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the way in which he proposes to deal with the ongoing imbalance in the distribution of visitors between the east coast and the...
  • 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 Shortall — the urgent...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Swimming Pool Projects.
    • Swimming Pool Projects. (13 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if submissions have been received from South Dublin County Council regarding a swimming pool in Lucan since a previous parliamentary...
    • Irish Genealogical Project. (4 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects the Irish genealogical project to be completed; the reason for the delay in completion, in view of the fact that 1994...
    • Tourism Industry. (28 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the uneven spread of tourists throughout the country despite increased access; the measures he proposes to put in place to...
    • National Concert Hall. (11 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the extension of the National Concert Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5166/05]
    • Film Industry Development. (5 speeches)
      Question 10: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the value to the Irish economy in 2002, 2003 and 2004 of the film industry here; his plans for the expansion of the industry; and if...
    • Tourism Industry. (4 speeches)
      Question 11: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will elaborate on his recent call on the tourism industry to closely monitor its prices; if that there has been a marked...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    State Bodies.
    • State Bodies. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this matter. The IDA invited proposals in July 2004 for collaborative groups of academic institutions to undertake the...
    • Road Network. (2 speeches)
      I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this important matter. Next year the upgrading of the M50 will commence and I hope the last section in Carrickmines and Cherrywood in my...
    • School Closures. (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for coming to the House. This time last year, I rose in the House to express the devastation which was felt by my constituents in Kilbarrack's Foxfield-St. John's parish and...
    • Nuclear Safety. (4 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas don Cheann Comhairle as cead a thabhairt dom an cheist seo a ardú ar an Athló agus cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta. Labharfaidh mé leis an Aire atá...