Dáil debates
Wednesday, 4 April 2007
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (164 speeches)
It seems as if the Progressive Democrats has moved into primary position today. This is the time of year in many parts of the world where people look at their lives and examine what it is we...
- Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
Before calling Deputy Ó Caoláin, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the other Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a cead míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a congressional...
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (31 speeches)
They came on the right day.
- Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
Price Inflation.
- Price Inflation. (52 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if the Government is planning to seek the removal of tobacco from the range of items used to measure inflation; the basis on which this is being done; if...
- Industrial Disputes. (2 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the number of industrial disputes that resulted in strike action in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8332/07]
- 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 (171 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 15, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the access to the Convention on the International Hydrographic Organisation, back from committee; No....
- Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2007: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to create the indictable offence of corporate manslaughter by an undertaking, to create the indictable offence of grossly...
- Convention on the International Hydrographic Organisation: Motion (1 speech)
I move: 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 Organisation.
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (124 speeches)
Bill recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 43 to 170, inclusive.
- Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Criminal Law Review.
- Criminal Law Review. (8 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will implement the recommendations of the Criminal Law Review Group on not allowing suspects in respect...
- Garda Investigations. (10 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the decision of the Supreme Court to increase to €4.7 million compensation paid to a person...
- Criminal Assets Bureau. (9 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if consideration has been given to expanding the Criminal Assets Bureau to include a local bureau in each of...
- Policing Authority. (48 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the establishment of an independent Garda authority; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Judicial Misconduct. (26 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Judicial Council Bill is expected to be published; the consultation he has had with members of the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Garda Equipment.
- Garda Equipment. (10 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to install two-way mirrors in every Garda station in order that victims of crime can identify a...
- Garda Deployment. (19 speeches)
Question 11: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the current 20% shortfall in positions occupied in the Garda national drugs unit; and if he will...
- Anti-Social Behaviour. (8 speeches)
Question 12: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, during the planning, drafting and enactment of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, an investigation was...
- 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 Penrose — the turbary...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Report Stage (Resumed) (199 speeches)
Bill recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 43 to 170, inclusive.
- Allocation of Time: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of this day, the proceedings on the recommittal on No. 25 shall adjourn at 7 p.m. tonight.
- Messages from Seanad (1 speech)
Deputies: Seanad Éireann has passed the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006, without amendment. Deputies: Seanad Éireann has passed the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007, without...
- Revised Estimates for Public Services 2007: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
Deputies: The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has completed its consideration of Votes 2, 3, 4, 13 and 14 for the year ending 31 December 2007.
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Kyoto Protocol: Motion (Resumed) (45 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy O'Dowd on Tuesday, 3 April 2007:
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the European Communities Bill 2006 without amendment and the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill without amendment.
- Pharmacy Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (162 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 arises out of proceedings on Committee Stage.
- Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
Schools Building Projects.
- Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
I thank the Minister for allowing me to raise this matter. I assume the Minister is not coming into the House to deal with it. If anything symbolises the failure of this Government, it is the...
- Turbary Rights. (9 speeches)
I will share my time with Deputy Paul McGrath. This is an extremely important issue which was raised at a meeting we both held with the IFA in Mullingar two or three weeks ago. It has provoked...
- Irish Language. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. Although Dingle is not in my constituency a number of individuals from Dingle have been in contact with me in the past two weeks...
- Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this important issue. Last Monday night I had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the Doolin Tourism Co-Operative Society at...
