Dáil debates

Tuesday, 27 November 2007

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
    Official Engagements.
    • Official Engagements. (28 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with representatives of the Humanist community as part of the Government's structured dialogue with religious and faith...
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Foreign Conflicts.
    • Foreign Conflicts. (6 speeches)
      Question 56: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government policy with respect to the future of Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29345/07]
    • Middle East Peace Process. (13 speeches)
      Question 57: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the human rights implications of the cutting off of basic infrastructural facilities to the Gaza region by the Israeli...
    • Diplomatic Representation. (7 speeches)
      Question 58: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the recent measures he has taken to advance Ireland's economic interests abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29346/07]
    • Millennium Development Goals. (8 speeches)
      Question 59: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the mechanism used to measure the success or otherwise of the implementation of the millennium development goals; the progress Ireland has...
    • EU Treaties. (8 speeches)
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeline for the referendum process for the EU Reform (Lisbon) Treaty in 2008; when he expects the referendum to take place; when the...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Human Rights Issues.
    • Human Rights Issues. (22 speeches)
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland has ever had diplomatic relations with Burma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29329/07]
    • Arms Trade. (4 speeches)
      Question 63: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on breaches of the European Union code of conduct that have led to the export of arms by member states of the Union to regimes...
    • Human Rights Issues. (11 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the difficulties being placed in the way of the opposition in Zimbabwe to organise, the deteriorating economic situation...
  • 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 Ciarán Lynch — the...
  • Leaders' Questions (22 speeches)
    The provision of cancer services is the central issue in the debate about the current debacle that has highlighted the incompetence of the Minister for Health and Children. While I have asked...
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 speeches)
    Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 32. I call Deputy Ferris.
  • Visit of Serbian Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I wish on my own behalf and that of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a parliamentary...
  • Order of Business (82 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re referral to joint committee of the Third Programme of Law Reform; No. 8, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates — Votes 20, 21, 25, 26, 27,...
  • Third Programme of Law Reform: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann request the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, or a sub-committee thereof, to consider, including in public session, the Third Programme...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2007: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
    I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2007:— Vote 20 — Garda Síochána...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2007: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2007, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to...
  • Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This year, Voluntary Health Insurance, VHI, celebrates its 50th anniversary, having been established under the Voluntary Health Insurance Act...
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  • Confidence in Minister for Health and Children: Motion (230 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann, expressing its serious concerns about disclosures of major failures in cancer care services at the Midlands General Hospital, Portlaoise, including the failure to...
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    Job Losses.
    • Job Losses. (4 speeches)
      I was so interested in the health debate I forgot I was first to speak on the Adjournment. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for this opportunity to raise this important issue of the loss of 140...
    • Schools Building Projects. (10 speeches)
      As the Minister of State, Deputy Wallace, is aware, Ballintemple national school on Crab Lane in Cork is full and therefore unable to cope with the increasing demand for school places within the...