Dáil debates

Wednesday, 1 June 2005

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions. (66 speeches)
    Yesterday, following the "Prime Time" programme, the focus of attention was on the Leas Cross nursing home and the need to tackle the systematic and grossly unacceptable practices in place there....
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
    Dublin-Monaghan Bombings.
    • Dublin-Monaghan Bombings. (27 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the remit and projected cost of the proposed commission of inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Benchmarking Awards. (18 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the projected cost to his Department of the impending payment of the final phase of the benchmarking award; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15900/05]
    • Computerisation Programme. (13 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on progress in the implementation of the e-Cabinet project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15901/05]
  • Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (6 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
  • Order of Business. (56 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 20, Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004 — Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; No. 21, Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Second Stage (resumed); and No....
  • Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (111 speeches)
    Before we commence I wish to bring to the attention of Members an error in the published list of amendments. In the Minister's amendment No. 66 the words "as far as reasonably practical" should...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Tax Code.
    • Tax Code. (72 speeches)
      Question 17: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the scope of the tax review currently being undertaken to include additional tax shelters requiring assessment; and if these...
    • Public Capital Investment. (8 speeches)
      Question 20: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce a new programme for prioritising capital projects; and the measures he is proposing in order that the past deficiencies in...
    • Tax Code. (8 speeches)
      Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance the changes he proposes to make with regard to tax reliefs for the development of private hospital facilities; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Tax Code.
    • Tax Code. (10 speeches)
      Question 22: To ask the Minister for Finance the total number of vessels qualifying for the tonnage tax concessions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18394/05]
  • 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 Finneran — that the...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2005: Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on the Environment and Local Government has completed its consideration of Vote 25 for the year ending 31 December 2005.
  • Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (20 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 73:
  • Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference...
  • Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Agriculture and Food has completed its consideration of the Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad] and has made amendments thereto.
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
    Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed).
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Alternative Energy Projects.
    • Alternative Energy Projects. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the chance to raise this very important issue. I could not help raising the matter after listening to the Taoiseach speak at the launch of the wind power plant off...
    • Family Support Services. (2 speeches)
      This matter relates to the Hill Street family resource centre and the threat to its existence. Today, five staff in the centre were put on protective notice. There is a need for a commitment of...
    • Schools Refurbishment. (2 speeches)
      I compliment the Minister on the great work she is doing in the education sector and on the programme of development taking place. My constituency has been the beneficiary of her largesse in that...
    • Fisheries Protection. (2 speeches)
      At 10 a.m. on 27 May 2005, the Celtic Sun, vessel T160, left Fenit on a fishing voyage. On board was skipper John Moriarty and his brother Billy Moriarty. At 1.30 p.m. the Naval Service vessel LE...
  • Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad] and has made amendments thereto.