Dáil debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions. (71 speeches)
  Today's report from the National Roads Authority makes shocking reading. According to this survey, the level of speeding has increased by 800%. Every single-decker bus and almost every...
• Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
  Social Partnership.
  • Social Partnership. (140 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38710/05]
• 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. (127 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 3, the Finance Bill 2006 — Second Stage, resumed. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight,...
• Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (46 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
  Dormant Accounts Fund.
  • Dormant Accounts Fund. (8 speeches)
    Question 104: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when funding from dormant funds for all three categories of disadvantage identified as applicable for funding will be...
  • National Drugs Strategy. (6 speeches)
    Question 105: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had with the national drugs strategy team in regard to the potential danger of the rapid spread...
  • Community Development. (6 speeches)
    Question 106: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the fact that hill walkers are being restricted and pathways are being blocked by...
  • Decentralisation Programme. (6 speeches)
    Question 107: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the breakdown of the grades of staff within his Department who have expressed a desire to decentralise to the...
  • Dormant Accounts Fund. (7 speeches)
    Question 108: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on recent remarks made by a person (details supplied) the chairman of Integrated Rural Development,...
• Other Questions. (0 speeches)
  Postal Services.
  • Postal Services. (13 speeches)
    Question 109: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if decisions have been reached on applications made to his Department in September 2005 for funding to automate a...
  • Polasaí Díláraithe. (10 speeches)
    Question 110: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an dtabharfaidh sé cuntas ar an dul chun cinn atá déanta ina Roinn maidir le polasaí díláraithe an Rialtais agus...
  • National Drugs Strategy. (23 speeches)
    Question 111: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on whether €1 million is sufficient funding for the emerging needs fund under the national drugs strategy;...
• 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 Bruton — the need for...
• Finance Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (130 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Finance Bill 2006: Referral to Select Committee. (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
• Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
• Future of Irish Farming: Motion (Resumed). (212 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Naughten on Tuesday, 7 February 2006:
• Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
  Health Service Staff.
  • Health Service Staff. (4 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairman for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important matter for my constituents in Limerick. The HSE must immediately appoint a third geriatrician to the mid-west...
  • Schools Building Projects. (7 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Deputy Paul McGrath. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for permitting me to raise on the Adjournment the important issue of Dysart national school. A brief history of the...
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
    To stress the importance of investing in the sewage treatment systems in both the upper and lower Liffey catchments, I will begin by discussing water supplies in the greater Dublin area. At...
  • Local Authority Staff. (17 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Deputy Ring. The review body on higher remuneration in the public sector in its report No. 38 of September 2000 considered that performance related awards for managers...