Dáil debates
Thursday, 6 December 2007
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 32. I have received notice from Deputy Michael D. Higgins and call on him to state the matter.
- Order of Business (38 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council decision concerning co-operation between asset recovery offices of the member states (back from...
- International Agreements: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following...
- Estimates for Public Services 2007 (1 speech)
I move the following Supplementary Estimates:
- Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary). (0 speeches)
That a supplementary sum not exceeding €25,000,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December 2007, for the salaries...
- Vote 21 — Prisons (Supplementary). (0 speeches)
That a supplementary sum not exceeding €42,000,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December 2007, for the salaries...
- Estimates for Public Services 2007: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Education and Science has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2007, Vote...
- Financial Resolutions 2007 (0 speeches)
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (161 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion:
- Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Air Services.
- Air Services. (6 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for Transport the further steps he will take beyond altering the Aer Lingus articles of association to protect Aer Lingus Heathrow links to Dublin and Cork...
- Driving Tests. (26 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of people who have the new learner permits driving licences; the number who will have the new learner permits by 30 June 2008; the...
- Public Transport. (17 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the future of the Government subvention to CIE and in particular to Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33198/07]
- Road Safety. (10 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in receiving a new legal blood alcohol recommendation as the revised target time differs from what was announced by his...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Aviation Regulation.
- Aviation Regulation. (8 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for Transport if he plans to reform the Commission for Aviation Regulation; the changes he is considering for the Commission for Aviation Regulation; and if he...
- Light Rail Project. (13 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on proposals for the development of a light rail system for Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32798/07]
- Airport Development Projects. (6 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the operation of terminal 2 in Dublin Airport; if the operation of this terminal will be put out to tender; and if he will make a...
- Public Transport. (4 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of buses he will provide to the Cork area under Transport 21; the number of those that are replacing old buses; the number that will be...
- State Airports. (14 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the restructuring of the State airports; the date he foresees independent Cork and Shannon Airports; and if he will make a...
- Road Traffic Offences. (14 speeches)
Question 11: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the implementation of penalty points to those who hold non-Irish driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the...
- 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 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin...
- Financial Resolutions 2007 (0 speeches)
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (139 speeches)
Debate resumed on the following motion:
- Message From Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs has concluded its consideration of the Passports Bill 2007 and has made amendments thereto.
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Schools Building Projects.
- Schools Building Projects. (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to speak on this important matter, namely, the need for the Minister for Education and Science to give an update on the application by St....
- Planning Legislation. (2 speeches)
I seek the repeal of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006. I opposed the Bill's passage through this House in the final days of the session prior to the commencement...
- Fisheries Protection. (2 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. As of last Tuesday no drift net fishermen or draft net fishermen operating out of Lough Foyle have been paid under the hardship compensation scheme. Perhaps the...
