Dáil debates

Tuesday, 22 March 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  Statistics on Farming.
  • Statistics on Farming. (31 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has statistics that indicate the numbers of full-time and part-time farmers in the 1950s, in the early 1990s and in 2004; and if he will make a...
  • Computerisation Programme. (16 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach his views on the recently expressed aspiration of a key leader of the Irish computer industry (details supplied) that every home in Ireland should have a PC and...
  • Tourism Industry. (6 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach the number of visitors to Ireland for the first two months of 2005; the way in which this compares with the same period in 2003 and 2004; and if he will make a...
• Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
  Abbey Theatre.
  • Abbey Theatre. (6 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has completed his trawl of city centre locations for the proposed relocation of the Abbey Theatre; if a suitable location has...
  • Tourism Industry. (4 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the implication for tourism of price increases by some public houses and accommodation providers on the weekends of soccer...
  • Performing Arts. (4 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make a statement on the Ballybunion cultural village project. [9512/05]
  • National Aquatic Centre. (6 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the National Aquatic Centre will reopen; the reason for the delay in re-opening the centre; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Tourism Industry. (4 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on whether the importance of tourism as a driver for economic survival is not being adequately recognised by Government and...
• Other Questions. (0 speeches)
  National Conference Centre.
  • National Conference Centre. (14 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of tenderers being considered for the procurement of a national conference centre in Dublin; when a preferred tenderer will...
  • Abbey Theatre. (5 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if there has been a study into the viability of upgrading the Abbey Theatre at its present location through the purchase of adjacent...
• 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) Deputies Burton and Costello —...
• Leaders' Questions. (22 speeches)
  In 2002, 15 million passengers used Dublin Airport. That figure rose to 18 million passengers by the end of last year. It is estimated that in ten years' time, 30 million passengers will want to...
• Return to Writs: Kildare North and Meath. (0 speeches)
• Introduction of New Members. (0 speeches)
  The Clerk of the Dáil made the following announcement:
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (53 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 notice to my...
• Order of Business. (113 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and...
• Bilateral Convention on Social Security: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain...
• Rotterdam Convention: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves in accordance with Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann the accession by Ireland to the Rotterdam Convention on the prior informed...
• National Development Plan: Statements. (14 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to open this debate. The focus of these statements is on progress in the Border, midlands and west region rather than on the wider, excellent progress being achieved...
• Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
• Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (25 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This is an Act to prohibit the keeping of animals solely or primarily for slaughter for the value of their fur. I wish to share time with...
• Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
  Deportation Orders.
  • Deportation Orders. (134 speeches)
    As the first three matters selected for the Adjournment are similar, they will be taken together. Deputies Costello and Burton will share five minutes, Deputy Curran will have five minutes and...