Dáil debates

Tuesday, 8 November 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. (124 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the publication of the Government progress report on implementation of An Agreed Programme for Government, especially in regard to...
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Inquiry into Child Abuse.
    • Inquiry into Child Abuse. (6 speeches)
      Question 107: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the implications for her Department arising from the recent publication of the Ferns Report; the steps she intends to take in regard to...
    • Stay Safe Programme. (7 speeches)
      Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will make the Stay Safe programme compulsory in view of the Ferns Report and the need to ensure that children are empowered to...
    • Schools Building Projects. (6 speeches)
      Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the site acquisition for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; if her attention has been drawn to the need...
    • School Discipline. (6 speeches)
      Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to improve student behaviour at second level; if, in this context she will also tackle the problem of bullying...
    • Physical Education Facilities. (7 speeches)
      Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her response to calls from the National Heart Alliance for schools to play a crucial role in terms of promoting a healthy diet and...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    State Examinations.
    • State Examinations. (10 speeches)
      Question 112: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when standardised testing at primary level will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32714/05]
    • School Curriculum. (10 speeches)
      Question 113: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which Irish music, dance and culture is catered for in the primary school curriculum; if same is being implemented; and if...
    • Physical Education Facilities. (10 speeches)
      Question 114: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the grants available to primary schools to purchase physical education equipment; the moneys allocated under any such grant scheme; and...
    • Sexual Offences. (8 speeches)
      Question 115: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on claims made by the One in Four group that abuser clerics had an extremely high level of access to national schools which...
  • 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...
  • Leaders' Questions. (43 speeches)
    As the Taoiseach is aware, thousands of farmers took to the streets today in protest at the European Commission proposals for the next round of the World Trade Organisation talks which will take...
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (13 speeches)
    I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, namely, plans to sell Health...
  • Order of Business. (98 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the revised agreement on social security between the Government of...
  • Agreement on Social Security: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the revised Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of Australia which was signed at...
  • Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (24 speeches)
    Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 4 to 6, inclusive, are cognate and may be discussed together by agreement.
  • Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (25 speeches)
    In order to correct typographical errors in amendments Nos. 25 and 36, Members should disregard the original list and work from the substitute list.
  • Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
    Road Safety: Motion.
    • Road Safety: Motion. (53 speeches)
      I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting: —that 323 persons have been killed on our roads in the first ten months of 2005; —the number of persons killed or seriously injured on our roads in the...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    Hospital Services.
    • Hospital Services. (2 speeches)
      On 21 June 2005, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, approved a new community nursing unit for Tralee for inclusion in the capital investment framework 2005. The...
    • Air Services. (2 speeches)
      I tabled this question last Wednesday and Thursday and I have finally succeeded in having it taken. I tabled it following the failure of the Minister for Transport to listen to the reasoned...
    • Farm Livelihoods. (2 speeches)
      I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter. The EU Trade Commissioner, Mr. Peter Mandelson, has said the EU cannot avoid action on agriculture to a...