Dáil debates

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  Programmes for Government.
  • Programmes for Government. (85 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet the social partners; the agenda for the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11676/05]
• Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
  National Concert Hall.
  • National Concert Hall. (8 speeches)
    Question 60: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the future development of the National Concert Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15330/05]
  • Sport and Recreational Development. (16 speeches)
    Question 61: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the Government proposals for the further development of sporting and ancillary facilities at the Abbotstown site; and if he will make...
  • Tourism Industry. (6 speeches)
    Question 62: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will make a decision on a report (details supplied) commissioned by Fáilte Ireland as it relates to the activities of...
  • Sport and Recreational Development. (4 speeches)
    Question 64: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the timetable for the proposed redevelopment of Lansdowne Road, following the appointment of the design team and project management...
• Other Questions. (0 speeches)
  Tourism Promotion.
  • Tourism Promotion. (12 speeches)
    Question 65: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) on regional tourism commissioned by Fáilte Ireland; if the report will...
  • National Conference Centre. (12 speeches)
    Question 66: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the construction of a national conference centre; when consideration of the two tenders submitted will be...
• 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 Healy — the need for...
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (3 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 31 from Deputy Sherlock. I call on Deputy Sherlock to state the matter.
• Leaders' Questions. (22 speeches)
  The hallmark of this Government appears to be paralysis, incompetence and lack of responsibility. Every day that passes, it becomes more apparent that the Cabinet has an inability to make...
• Visit of Tasmanian Delegation. (2 speeches)
  Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad mile fáilte, a most sincere welcome to Mr. Michael Polley, Speaker of the...
• Leaders' Questions (Resumed). (62 speeches)
  The Taoiseach was asked what is the position on the terminal at Dublin Airport. Having listened to him I have no idea what is the answer. He seems to suggest that the present terminal has a...
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (3 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 31 from Deputy Morgan.
• Order of Business. (127 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 18, Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]— Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 19, Electoral Amendment Bill 2005 — Second Stage (resumed)....
• Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage. (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (126 speeches)
  I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 27, after "Act" to insert the following: "and the Freedom of Information Act 1997 shall apply to the Board as and from the establishment day". If so...
• Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
  Accident and Emergency Services: Motion.
  • Accident and Emergency Services: Motion. (84 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann recognises the: —work of nurses, doctors and staff of accident and emergency units who work under severe pressure each day; —recent report published by the Health...
• Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
  Hospital Services.
  • Hospital Services. (4 speeches)
    I had hoped the Minister for Health and Children would listen to this debate as it concerns a health issue. I am very disappointed she has left. I am pleased the Ceann Comhairle has afforded me...
  • Social Welfare Benefits. (2 speeches)
    We are all aware that a person in receipt of unemployment assistance or unemployment benefit must at all times be available for work. The issue is this debate is in regard to athletes who are in...
  • State Airports. (2 speeches)
    I am grateful for the opportunity of raising this matter. The interim management arrangements for the country's international airports are proving every bit as fraught as many of us feared they...