Dáil debates

Thursday, 22 March 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannasar 10.30 a.m.
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (9 speeches)
  I seek the adjournment of Dáil Éireann under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, the recent unwarranted increases in baggage charges...
• Order of Business (211 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 12a, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the accession to the Convention on the International Hydrographic...
• Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2007: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reform the appointment process of chairpersons and board members of public bodies and certain other special positions.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Bill 2007: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill to provide for the rehabilitation of offenders and for offences to become spent after a period of time.
• Proposal on Convention on the International Hydrographic Organisation: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5.2° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the accession to the Convention on the International Hydrographic...
• Proposal on European Battle Groups: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's accession to the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Principles for the Establishment and Operation of a Multinational...
• Finance Act 2004: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2007, copies of which have been laid in draft form...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007, and has made amendments thereto.
• Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (46 speeches)
  This debate is to conclude at 1.30 p.m. if it has not previously concluded.
• Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend certain enactments, including the Bail Act 1997, the Criminal Justice Act 1984, the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977,...
• Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (38 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." From time to time this House is confronted with issues that go to the heart of our role as national legislators. On such occasions, a...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Schools Building Projects.
  • Schools Building Projects. (6 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications submitted to her Department for extensions, additional classrooms, and new school buildings; when all of...
  • School Curriculum. (6 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools that include an oral exam for junior certificate; if in the context of her announcement on the increases in marks...
  • Regional Education Structures. (8 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans in place to create regional structures in education as envisaged in the action plan of the national forum on education,...
  • School Curriculum. (8 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she will take to ensure all second level students receive relationships and sexuality education; and if she will make a...
  • Special Educational Needs. (12 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the recent landmark decision for leaving certificate students with dyslexia, who were successful in their claim of...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Residential Institutions Redress Scheme.
  • Residential Institutions Redress Scheme. (22 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has an estimate of the full costs that will be incurred by the Residential Institutions Redress Board; and if she will...
  • School Curriculum. (23 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of time allocated to physical education for each student at post-primary level per day; and if she will make a statement on...
  • Education Projects. (14 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount it would cost to set up a national primary school pupil database. [10807/07]
  • Investment in Education. (2 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the most recent figures on the percentage of GDP and NDP that is spent on education; and if she 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 Durkan — the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Refugee Status.
  • Refugee Status. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue on the Adjournment. It relates to an unaccompanied minor who arrived in the State from Angola some years ago in need of care and...
  • Community Development. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Chair for the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. The village of Pettigo in south-west Donegal, straddling the Border between Fermanagh and Donegal, is probably one...
  • Schools Building Projects. (8 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue, and the Minister of State for coming in to respond. I hope his response will be positive. This matter refers to a...