Dáil debates
Wednesday, 5 July 2006
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions. (78 speeches)
This is the Taoiseach's last day in the Dáil for this session. He has quelled a mini-revolt on the backbenches and survived an abortive leadership challenge within the Progressive Democrats last...
- Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
Commemorative Events.
- Commemorative Events. (7 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the commemorations planned to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme; when these commemorations will take place; the persons who have been invited...
- National Security Provisions. (27 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the high level group monitoring the threat of terrorism took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23769/06]
- Official Engagements. (39 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of his meeting with an Iraqi parliamentary delegation during its recent visit here. [24577/06]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (9 speeches)
Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.
- Order of Business. (8 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. a12, motion re Report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Bombing of Kay's Tavern, Dundalk; No. 20, Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad] — Order for Report,...
- Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation. (1 speech)
Before continuing with the Order of Business, I would like to welcome Lord Glentoran from Northern Ireland. I offer a céad míle fáilte. He is very welcome and I hope he has a very enjoyable visit.
- Order of Business (Resumed). (168 speeches)
Is the proposal for dealing with No. 21, the conclusion of statements on the national wage agreement agreed?
- Commissions of Investigation: 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...
- Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (28 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 is out of order.
- Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
Telecommunications Services.
- Telecommunications Services. (6 speeches)
Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if it is reasonable that the biggest exporter of software in the world should have one of the worst performances...
- Broadcasting Sector. (8 speeches)
Question 18: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends for RTE to play a lead role in driving digital take-up here; if he has mandated RTE to begin a...
- Fisheries Protection. (6 speeches)
Question 19: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether the strategy group established by his Department on the future of the fisheries sector is...
- Harbours and Piers. (14 speeches)
Question 20: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will clarify the position regarding the future development of Ros a'Mhíl harbour, due to his Department's...
- Offshore Exploration. (6 speeches)
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on whether a long-term strategic plan for the oil and gas industry operating here, and a repayment of...
- Other Questions. (0 speeches)
Electricity Sector.
- Electricity Sector. (35 speeches)
Question 22: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of his recent comments that the ESB should not be broken up into smaller parts or atomised, he will...
- 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...
- National Wage Agreement: Statements. (9 speeches)
I am very glad of this opportunity to have an early debate in this House on Towards 2016, the ten-year framework draft social partnership agreement, negotiations on which concluded on 14 June...
- Road Traffic Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (156 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 9 and 10 not moved.
- Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
- Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (297 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Rabbitte on 4 July 2006:
- Building Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend certain provisions of the Building Societies Acts 1989 and 1992, in particular, to alter the powers of building societies; to facilitate the extension of the...
- Building Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (43 speeches)
I call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Noel Ahern, to move that the Bill be now read a Second Time.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2006: From the Seanad. (46 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: From the Seanad. (11 speeches)
The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
- Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
Health Services.
- Health Services. (2 speeches)
I thank the Chair for the opportunity to raise this issue. No issue has caused more problems for people in the Cavan-Monaghan region than health. I urge the Minister to intervene to ensure that...
- Early School Leavers. (10 speeches)
I thank the Minister for coming to the House at this hour of the night to respond to the debate. This is an important issue, the future of the Ballymun education support team school completion...
- School Accommodation. (3 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. I am glad to join my colleague and neighbour, Deputy Crowe, in doing so. I am particularly pleased that the Minister has been good...
