Dáil debates

Thursday, 15 May 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 speeches)
  I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the scandal that more than 5,000 patients in the north east will have their...
• Order of Business (231 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 7b — all-party motion re Burma tragedy and No. 7c — all-party motion re democratic process in Zimbabwe. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing...
• Burma Tragedy: Motion (5 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann, seriously concerned by the impact of Cyclone Nargis which struck Burma/Myanmar on 2 and 3 May, causing enormous destruction, injuries and loss of life in...
• Democratic Process in Zimbabwe: Motion (22 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann, concerned at the deadlock of the democratic process in Zimbabwe following the elections of 29 March 2008, the reported widespread violence and the ongoing...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (19 speeches)
  On a point of order, I get frustrated with Question Time every time I put down questions to the Minister. The Ceann Comhairle is here to protect us and ensure we put down proper questions; we...
  • National Drugs Strategy. (5 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on head shops which sell legal highs; the action he will take to tackle the proliferation of such shops in...
  • Rural Transport Services. (7 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the success of the pilot scheme for night time transport in rural communities; if the scheme has been a success; if he...
  • Charities Legislation. (6 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has had discussions with the Revenue Commissioners on an investigation into fraudulent behaviour by charities; if...
  • Community Development. (12 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if local action groups have been selected to deliver the Leader element of the rural development programme for 2007-13;...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  National Drugs Strategy.
  • National Drugs Strategy. (21 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Health Service Executive report of the working group on residential treatment and rehabilitation of substance...
• Private Notice Questions (0 speeches)
  Re-examination of X-rays and CAT scans.
  • Re-examination of X-rays and CAT scans. (46 speeches)
    I will call on the Deputies who tabled questions to the Minister for Health and Children in the order in which they submitted their questions to my office.
• 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 Shane McEntee — the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Job Losses.
  • Job Losses. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for allowing me to raise this important issue, namely, the closure of Smithwicks Brewery in Kilkenny city. Smithwicks has been brewed in Kilkenny city...
• Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
  I am delighted the Minister for Health and Children is here. I hope she will have more positive news for people in County Clare, following our meeting with her this afternoon regarding Ennis...
  • Social and Affordable Housing. (2 speeches)
    A few weeks ago I attempted to adjourn the Dáil to discuss the closure and suspension of the Dublin City Council affordable housing panel and to give the Minister for the Environment, Heritage...