Dáil debates

Thursday, 2 June 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. (65 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. a12, Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Financial Resolution; No. 12, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and...
  • Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Financial Resolution. (1 speech)
    I move: That provision be made in the Act giving effect to this resolution for the charging, under regulations made for the purpose of ensuring the safety of passenger boats and their passengers...
  • European Small Claims Procedure: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out...
  • EU Directives: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out...
  • Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Products) Regulations 2005: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following regulations in draft:— The Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, copies of which were laid in draft form...
  • Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (41 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Suicide Prevention: Statements. (24 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to make a statement in this House concerning the level of suicide in Irish society. Suicide is a serious social problem in our country. In 2003, the number of registered...
  • Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Enterprise and Small Business has concluded its consideration of the Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 [Seanad], and has made amendments...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Overseas Development Aid.
    • Overseas Development Aid. (19 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland will meet the UN target for overseas development aid; the timescale for the decentralisation of Development Cooperation Ireland;...
    • European Constitution. (26 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the outcome of the referenda on the European constitution in France and the Netherlands; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Common Foreign and Security Policy. (6 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland will pursue a neutrality and independent foreign policy position and not join or form an association with any military alliance...
    • Overseas Development Aid. (12 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a reference is not included in the information pack and quick guide to the work of Development Co-operation Ireland (details...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Overseas Development Aid.
    • Overseas Development Aid. (19 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Cabinet approval has been sought to set a new date for the achievement of the UN target for overseas development aid; and if he will make a...
    • Undocumented Irish Emigrants. (40 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the Kennedy-McCain initiative in the United States to deal with the status of Irish emigrants to the USA; and if he will make a...
    • United Nations Reform. (16 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his address to the foreign policy club, Centre for International Relations, in Warsaw in May 2005; the position regarding...
  • 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 Allen — the termination...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Hospital Staff.
    • Hospital Staff. (8 speeches)
      I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the matter of the termination of the employment of Mr. K. Maha Lingam, orthopaedic surgeon, by the management of Cork University Hospital from a...
    • Natural Gas Grid. (2 speeches)
      I am very grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this very important matter on the Adjournment. The people of Erris are extremely frightened because a high pressure pipeline...
    • Postal Services. (2 speeches)
      The recent announcement by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, that a new system of postcodes will be introduced in Ireland by 1 January 2008...
    • Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for taking this Adjournment matter and the Ceann Comhairle for permitting it. I seek clarification in regard to a parliamentary question I asked the Minister for Education...