Dáil debates

Tuesday, 8 March 2005

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
    National Security Committee.
    • National Security Committee. (78 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when the high level group established by his Department in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks last met; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (22 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the further inquiries being undertaken by Mr. Justice Barron; the further action to be taken by his Department on foot of reports already issued; and if he will...
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    EU Constitution.
    • EU Constitution. (16 speeches)
      Question 58: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the referendum on the EU constitution will be held in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8063/05]
    • Middle East Peace Process. (6 speeches)
      Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the proposed withdrawal from Gaza announced by Israeli Prime Minister Sharon is the first step in a comprehensive set of...
    • Passport Applications. (4 speeches)
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if provision will be made for on-line passport applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7764/05]
    • Diplomatic Representation. (10 speeches)
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to diplomatic relations between Ireland and Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8064/05]
    • Emigrant Support Services. (6 speeches)
      Question 62: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has discussed or he has had discussions with his British counterparts on the possibility of providing Irish television...
  • Visit of Kenyan Delegation. (1 speech)
    On my behalf and on behalf of Members of Dáil Éireann, I offer a very sincere welcome to the Honourable Mr. David Musila, Deputy Speaker of the Kenyan National Assembly. I hope your visit will...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Nuclear Weapons Programme.
    • Nuclear Weapons Programme. (18 speeches)
      Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Irish and European position towards the existing situation which pertains in North Korea with regard to the threat of nuclear weapons...
    • Northern Ireland Issues. (8 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he raised with the British Prime Minister, at his meeting on 1 February 2005, the jailing of a person (details supplied) and the admission...
  • 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 Pat Breen — to ask the...
  • Leaders' Questions. (176 speeches)
    On 16 December the Tánaiste informed the House that the Travers report into illegal charges for elderly patients would be published on 1 March. Last week we were told the report would be delayed...
  • Request 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. (106 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re leave to withdraw the Postal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 and the Law of the Sea (Repression of Piracy) Bill 2001 [Seanad]; No. 15, Health...
  • Postal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001, Law of the Sea (Repression of Piracy) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Leave to Withdraw. (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Postal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001, and the Law of the Sea (Repression of Piracy) Bill 2001...
  • Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (52 speeches)
    Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy McManus is out of order and cannot be moved.
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
    Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage.
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Hospital Services.
    • Hospital Services. (4 speeches)
      As the first two items are being taken together, the Deputies will have five minutes each to speak and the Minister of State will have ten minutes to reply.
    • Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (4 speeches)
      I am thankful for the opportunity to discuss this matter and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, for coming in to reply. Cahergal national school, County Galway, has over the...