Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 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)
    I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent, public and national concern, namely, the necessity, in this men's cancer awareness week, to...
  • Order of Business. (86 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 15, the Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad] — Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 17,...
  • Mercantile Marine (Avoidance of Flags of Convenience) Bill 2005: First Stage. (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make further and better provision in relation to the registration of mercantile shipping and to make provision in relation to...
  • Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (71 speeches)
    I move amendment No. 9: In page 13, line 6, to delete "9" and substitute "6".
  • Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed]. (15 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Employment Permits Bill 2005: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise and Small Business, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
  • Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (28 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of...
  • Business of Dáil. (1 speech)
    I move: "That the sitting be suspended from 2.45 p.m. until 3.30 p.m."
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
    Undocumented Irish.
    • Undocumented Irish. (11 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent contact that he has had with the administration of the United States of America concerning the difficulties faced by the...
    • Human Rights Issues. (9 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government accepts that its obligations under the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and...
    • Decentralisation Programme. (45 speeches)
      Question 4: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the position with regard to the decentralisation of Development Cooperation Ireland; the current timescale envisaged for...
    • Overseas Development Aid. (8 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the shortfall on international contributions to the United Nations appeal for Pakistan; the reason for such a shortfall; and the...
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Diplomatic Representation.
    • Diplomatic Representation. (7 speeches)
      Question 6: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has communicated with the Iranian ambassador to Ireland since the recent comments of the President of Iran relating to Israel; and if he...
    • EU Directives. (4 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of outstanding EU legislation awaiting transposition into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33301/05]
    • Departmental Staff. (7 speeches)
      Question 8: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of new staff members who came from the existing pool of civil servants and those who are contract staff among the intake of staff...
    • Nuclear Armaments. (7 speeches)
      Question 9: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the latest report issued by the EU three relating to Iranian nuclear capability and development; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • 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...
  • Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
    EU Regional Aid.
    • EU Regional Aid. (3 speeches)
      Currently the new regional aid designations are being considered by the Government and the European Union. The south-east region has made application through its director, Mr. Tom Byrne, by...
    • Flood Relief. (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. Since I entered public life many years ago one of the main issues taken up by me and by practically all public representatives in...
    • Child Care Services. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to discuss this matter on the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, who is here to...