Dáil debates
Wednesday, 7 March 2007
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (65 speeches)
I wish to ask the Taoiseach the policy on remission of sentences. Concern is growing that in serious cases, remission is reduced by one quarter when prisoners arrive at the prison gates....
- Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
Decentralisation Programme.
- Decentralisation Programme. (26 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department who have applied for relocation under the Government's decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Departmental Expenditure. (26 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach if there is a corporate procurement plan in place in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43905/06]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (8 speeches)
Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31. I will call on Deputies in the order in which they submitted notices to my office.
- Order of Business (84 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 18, Finance Bill 2007 — Report and Final Stages; No. 19, the Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; and No. 20,...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006, without amendment.
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006, and has made amendments thereto.
- Finance Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (89 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 8:
- Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed). (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
Fiscal Policy.
- Fiscal Policy. (7 speeches)
Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will visit troops serving overseas on St. Patrick's Day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8853/07]
- Overseas Missions. (6 speeches)
Question 81: To ask the Minister for Defence the outcome of his discussions with the Lebanese authorities regarding the denaturalisation, deportation and prosecution of the chief suspect in the...
- Defence Forces Equipment. (6 speeches)
Question 82: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement detailing the types of special building measures and contingency response plans required for safety reasons where...
- Permanent Defence Force. (9 speeches)
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the contents of an article in a newspaper (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8854/07]
- Overseas Missions. (5 speeches)
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will meet the two survivors of the Niemba ambush and attempt to resolve the remaining outstanding issues of concern to them. [9187/07]
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
National Emergency Plan.
- National Emergency Plan. (16 speeches)
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made on the provision of a national emergency co-ordinating centre; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Defence Forces Recruitment. (24 speeches)
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Defence if there is provision for a person who applied unsuccessfully for admission to the Permanent Defence Forces to reapply; and if he will make a...
- Defence Forces Strength. (17 speeches)
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8689/07]
- Message from Seanad Éireann (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007 without amendment.
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on European Affairs has completed its consideration of the European Communities Bill 2006 and has made amendments thereto. The Select Committee on Health and Children has...
- 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 Ring — the available...
- Finance Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed). (54 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 13:
- Visit of Lithuanian Delegation (1 speech)
On behalf of the House, I wish to offer a warm and sincere welcome to the Minister for Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania, Ms Roma Žakaitiene. I express the hope that she will...
- Finance Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 19:
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Order for Report Stage. (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (71 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 is out of order while amendment No. 2 arises out of committee proceedings.
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
Deputies: The Select Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
Rail Freight: Motion (Resumed)
- Rail Freight: Motion (Resumed) (56 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution to the debate on the Private Members' motion. I wish to share my time with Deputy Wilkinson.
- Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Prisons Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report Stage (75 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy Ó Snodaigh arises out of Committee Stage proceedings. Amendments Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, are alternatives and Amendments Nos. 7 and 50 are related....
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Decentralisation Programme.
- Decentralisation Programme. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for providing time on the Adjournment for me to be updated on the major announcement that was made by the former Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, in the budget...
- Hospital Services. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this very important matter as regards CAT scanner equipment at South Tipperary General Hospital. The Minister for Health and...
- Broadcasting Legislation. (9 speeches)
I appreciate this opportunity to speak about a decision that was recently taken by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, the BCI. I hope the controversy about the decision will encourage...
- Road Network. (2 speeches)
I appreciate this opportunity to raise an important issue. I am sure the Ceann Comhairle remembers the extraordinary condition of the roads in the Cavan-Monaghan area in the early and mid-1990s....
