Dáil debates

Wednesday, 30 April 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (8 speeches)
  Everybody in the country recognises the scale of the challenge facing our economy and our people as a nation. The announcement by the Dell Corporation yesterday will send shivers down the spine...
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32.
• Order of Business (115 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007 — Amendments from the Seanad; No. 18, the Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007 — Order for Report and...
• Registration of Lobbyists Bill 2008: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide in the public interest for the registration of paid lobbyists and, to the greatest extent possible consistent with the...
• Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: From the Seanad (9 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (36 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 in the names of Deputies Brian O'Shea and Pat Rabbitte arises out of Committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 1 and 7 are cognate and may be discussed together.
• Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Consumer Protection.
  • Consumer Protection. (6 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he will make a decision on the commencement of section 48 of the Consumer Protection Bill 2007 which states any trader...
  • Job Losses. (9 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the continuing level of job losses in the manufacturing sector; the steps being taken to reverse this trend; and...
  • Proposed Legislation. (30 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way he will implement the 25% reduction in the regulatory burden upon business; the way he will assess the level of...
  • Consumer Protection. (10 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the increase in prices of a broad range of goods, which has resulted in a further jump in the level of inflation...
  • Skill Shortages. (6 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the reported shortage of skills in the financial services sector; if, in view of the recent global downturn,...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Departmental Properties.
  • Departmental Properties. (12 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the strategy he or the IDA has on recently vacated industrial and business premises in rural locations; the priority he and...
  • Company Closures. (11 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the nature of the negotiations between his Department and the parties involved in the Iralco factory difficulties; and if he...
  • Industrial Development. (14 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to support enterprise development in the midland and western regions; and if he will make a statement...
  • Departmental Agencies. (11 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will complete an efficiency review and audit of all State agencies and bodies under the responsibility of...
• 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 Joe Costello — the need...
• Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Student Support Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Education and Science, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
• Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Estimates for Public Services 2008: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending on...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (31 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Simon Coveney on Tuesday, 29 May 2008.
• Adjournment Debate. (0 speeches)
• School Accommodation (4 speeches)
  I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I do so on behalf of Gaelscoil Portlaoise which has been trying for a considerable period to secure permanent...
• Fisheries Protection (8 speeches)
  The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority report gives the impression that the bulk of illegal fishing is being carried out by Irish boats. While I do not defend any such illegal activity, I am...
  • Schools Building Projects. (10 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise the important subject of the provision of a new school for Athlone Community College. This is not a mushroom-type project of which the...