Dáil debates

Thursday, 19 October 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (11 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with several notices under Standing Order 31.
• Order of Business (78 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 17, the Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, to adjourn at 1 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 3, the Nuclear...
• Visit of Kenyan Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I would like to welcome a parliamentary delegation from the National Assembly of Kenya. I express the hope that you will find your visit enjoyable,...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (28 speeches)
  Will the Tánaiste indicate what is the problem with the legislation for the regulation of charities? Has the Government had an opportunity to consider the European Union ruling to the effect...
• Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report Stage (66 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 arises from Committee Stage. Amendment No. 2 is related and will be discussed with amendment No. 1.
• Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Telecommunications Services.
  • Telecommunications Services. (10 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the action he has taken, or proposes to take by way of legislation or otherwise, to address the issue of the...
  • Fuel Prices. (20 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in the context of the 34% price hike in gas prices and the near 20% increase in electricity prices, he will...
  • Telecommunications Services. (9 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the revisions he intends to make to the construction of the second phase of metropolitan area networks to ensure...
  • Departmental Investigations. (6 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, further to the decision by the Ombudsman to investigate the way the lost at sea scheme was handled, he will...
  • Telecommunications Services. (13 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he will bring forward legislation to ensure that the telecommunications sector is effectively regulated in...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Electricity Generation.
  • Electricity Generation. (17 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the details of plans to develop an east-west interconnector; if a decision has been taken on whether it will be...
  • Fisheries Protection. (11 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the three-person expert group on salmon will conclude and publish its report; if he will follow its advice...
  • Telecommunications Services. (29 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the cost of broadband for Irish customers. [33441/06]
• 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 Olivia Mitchell — the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Health Services.
  • Health Services. (3 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for calling me on this important subject. There was a public protest in my constituency in Tallaght last Saturday, organised by the mayor of the county and the...
  • Job Losses. (3 speeches)
    Yesterday's confirmation that approximately 450 jobs are to be lost at Cadbury over three years is a shocking hammer blow for Coolock and Dublin's north side. Of the 1,500 member workforce at...