Dáil debates

Wednesday, 23 April 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (65 speeches)
  This is the Taoiseach's last day in this House in that role and I will have to pay tribute to him in a few minutes. I am sure he did not expect that on his last day as Taoiseach, the front page...
• Tributes to the Taoiseach (23 speeches)
  Anois, ráitis in ómós don Taoiseach. Now, statements of tribute to the Taoiseach. Iarraim ar cheannaire Fhine Gael, an Teachta Éanna Ó Cionnaith, a ráiteas a dhéanamh.
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 speeches)
  Anois, iarratais chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan-Ordú 32 — now we come to requests to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.
• Order of Business (5 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 22, Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall...
• An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2008: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) (0 speeches)
• Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
• Estimates for Public Services 2008: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the following revised Estimates for the public services for the service of the year ending...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Telecommunications Services.
  • Telecommunications Services. (17 speeches)
    Question 65: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the results and conclusions reached by the recently formed international forum on next generation networks; and...
  • Electricity Transmission Network. (15 speeches)
    Question 66: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in view of his repeated statements on smart meters he will guarantee that the roll-out will start by mid-2008...
  • Electricity Generation. (8 speeches)
    Question 67: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce legislation to set a time period for the complete phasing out of peat as a source of fuel...
  • Energy Policy. (17 speeches)
    Question 68: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the current targets for bio-fuels still stand; if he will review these targets in view of growing concern...
  • Telecommunications Services. (11 speeches)
    Question 69: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of MANs that do not have sufficient backhaul connection; the number of MANs that do not have...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Energy Resources.
  • Energy Resources. (17 speeches)
    Question 70: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on IBEC's concerns regarding potential loss of competitiveness in view of the renewable energy sector...
  • Mining Industry. (6 speeches)
    Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he plans to introduce compensation for people suffering health problems as a consequence of working in...
  • Telecommunications Services. (22 speeches)
    Question 72: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress on the National Broadband Scheme; his views on whether it will achieve 100% coverage; and if he...
  • Alternative Energy Projects. (6 speeches)
    Question 73: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are plans to invest in seaweed being used for bio-fuels; the situation in relation to using seaweed for...
• 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) Deputies John O'Mahony and Joe...
• An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2008: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) (0 speeches)
• Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (74 speeches)
  Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (43 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Kathleen Lynch on Tuesday, 22 April 2008:
• An Bille um an Ochtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2008: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) (0 speeches)
• Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Pharmacy Services.
  • Pharmacy Services. (29 speeches)
    I wish to share one and a half minutes of my time with Deputy McHugh and one minute with Deputies Kieran O'Donnell and Jimmy Deenihan.
  • Health Services. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for being kind enough to allow me raise this item. I acknowledge the presence of Deputy Brendan Smith, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children. I...
  • Summer Works Scheme. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important matter. The summer works scheme relates to minor projects involving gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof replacement...
  • Dublin Bay Development Plan. (4 speeches)
    Before the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, leaves the Chamber, I have to say that his explanation that the community care service in Dublin can absorb €6.83 million worth of special...