Dáil debates

Thursday, 3 November 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. (5 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
  • Order of Business. (173 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 9a, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the World Health Organisation framework convention on tobacco control; No. 9b, motion re the report of...
  • United Nations Conventions: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with the requirements of Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco...
  • Independent Commission of Inquiry: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann requests the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, or a sub-Committee thereof, to consider, including in public session, the Report of the...
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
    Irish Unification: Motion (Resumed).
    • Irish Unification: Motion (Resumed). (91 speeches)
      As I have said on many occasions, I am a republican and proud to be one. I would be surprised if many Members in the Chamber do not profess to be republican. However, I am a republican who...
  • Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (28 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to open the Second Stage debate on the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002. The Bill was presented in the Seanad on 10 December 2002,...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Commemorative Events.
    • Commemorative Events. (8 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising at Easter 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31954/05]
    • Defence Forces Inquiry. (8 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the outcome of his meeting with the family of Private Kevin Barrett who was shot dead while serving with the Defence Forces in...
    • Defence Forces Equipment. (21 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Minister for Defence the type of equipment he envisages being purchased for any potential EU battle group involving Irish troops; and his views on assertions by NATO...
    • Overseas Missions. (8 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will have recent research on the Niemba ambush evaluated and the official record updated as appropriate; and if he will consider a special...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    National Emergency Plan.
    • National Emergency Plan. (5 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Minister for Defence when the task force on emergency planning which he chairs last met; if the task force is involved in the response plans to a potential avian flu...
    • EU Battle Groups. (28 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received any reports from the group examining the cost and any other implications of Ireland's participation in the EU battle groups; and if...
    • Commemorative Events. (15 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent and nature of the involvement of the Defence Forces in the proposed annual military parade in O'Connell Street, Dublin, to commemorate the...
    • Defence Forces Remuneration. (6 speeches)
      Question 9: To ask the Minister for Defence the pay to non-pay ratio in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32018/05]
    • Defence Forces Recruitment. (16 speeches)
      Question 10: To ask the Minister for Defence the changes he has made to the terms of enlistment for other ranks who joined from 1994 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32020/05]
    • Departmental Expenditure. (12 speeches)
      Question 11: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the halving of the national defence budget during the past ten years; if his attention has been drawn to the fact this budget has fallen...
  • 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 Neville — the Irish...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Anti-Social Behaviour.
    • Anti-Social Behaviour. (2 speeches)
      The phenomenon of gangs of hooded youths engaging in serious anti-social, intimidating, dangerous and unlawful behaviour is a serious aspect of urban life today and requires urgent attention by...
    • Schools Amalgamation. (2 speeches)
      The matter I raise revolves around educational needs in County Wexford. Some months ago, we had a discussion with the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, regarding the secondary...
    • Local Authority Staff. (2 speeches)
      I raise this matter in the light of acute public concern in my constituency of Dublin South. It relates to the fact that the former county manager of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Mr....
    • Genetically Modified Organisms. (4 speeches)
      I thank the Chair for the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I tried to do so by way of Standing Order 31 several times before the end of last month. This matter is urgent,...