Dáil debates

Wednesday, 12 March 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (46 speeches)
    I had the privilege of serving for a period as Minister for Tourism and Trade. I recognise the value for this country of Ministers travelling abroad where focused visits are based on investment...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
    Departmental Expenditure.
    • Departmental Expenditure. (31 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the projected cost in 2008 of the communications unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3541/08]
    • Programmes for Government. (62 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date in respect of the implementation of those elements of the programme for Government for which his Department is responsible; and if he will...
  • Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
    Anois, iarratais chun tairiscint a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan-Ordú 32. We now move to a request to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32. I call Deputy...
  • Order of Business (83 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 6, Supplementary Estimate for Public Services [Vote 28] (back from committee); No. 7, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91)...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2008 (1 speech)
    I move the following Supplementary Estimate:
  • Vote 28 — Foreign Affairs (Supplementary). (0 speeches)
    That a supplementary sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2008, for the salaries and...
  • 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 2008, copies of which have been laid in draft form...
  • Cancer Services Reports: Motion (114 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: welcomes the publication of reports into events relating to breast cancer services at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; supports the action being taken by...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Telecommunications Services.
    • Telecommunications Services. (6 speeches)
      Question 79: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that, as he stated in a speech to Dáil Éireann on 26 February 2008, all areas that do not...
    • Decentralisation Programme. (14 speeches)
      Question 80: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the date on which the announcement was made that the Central Fisheries Board was to be relocated to...
    • Telecommunications Services. (14 speeches)
      Question 81: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the International Advisory Forum on next generation networks has reported; if so, if he will publish the...
    • Energy Resources. (10 speeches)
      Question 82: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he is taking in view of the increase in oil prices and the failure of the Government to provide...
    • Alternative Energy Projects. (15 speeches)
      Question 83: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the criteria for prioritising successful applications in view of the large number of wind energy projects hoping...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Electricity Transmission.
    • Electricity Transmission. (32 speeches)
      Question 84: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the independent consultant engaged by him to report on issues surrounding the North-South interconnector is...
    • Telecommunications Services. (42 speeches)
      Question 85: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details on the backgrounds of the people who contributed to the international advisory forum...
  • 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 John O'Mahony — what...
  • Cancer Services Reports: Motion (Resumed) (196 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, on Wednesday, 12 March 2008:
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (124 speeches)
    Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 form a composite proposal as do amendments Nos. 3 and 4 and amendments Nos. 27 and 28. Amendments Nos. 5, 7 to 12 inclusive, 16, 17, 26, 30 to 33, inclusive, 36, 38 to...
  • Private Members Business (0 speeches)
  • Capitation Grants: Motion (Resumed) (195 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Eamon Gilmore on Tuesday, 11 March 2008:
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has concluded its consideration of the following revised Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2008...
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    Hospital Services.
    • Hospital Services. (7 speeches)
      I appreciate the opportunity to raise this issue. This week is national brain injury week. The Ceann Comhairle and I, coming from a part of the country that is some distance from the National...
    • Sports Capital Programme. (5 speeches)
      I am sure the Ceann Comhairle will be interested in this issue. This is an attempt to get clarity on this problem and reach a solution. The situation has been explained to me by a particular...
    • School Transport. (2 speeches)
      I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important issue and the wider issue of catchment boundaries which is causing a dilemma for many parents and their children. In County Limerick and...