Dáil debates

Tuesday, 1 July 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
  Ministerial Responsibilities.
  • Ministerial Responsibilities. (38 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the responsibilities of the Ministers of State within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14622/08]
  • Social Partnership. (10 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach when he will next meet with the social partners collectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14623/08]
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Direct Payment Schemes.
  • Direct Payment Schemes. (6 speeches)
    Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on modulation proposals outlined in the CAP health check; the impact of such proposals on rural development; and if...
  • Fishing Industry Development. (12 speeches)
    Question 78: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in the course of discussions with EU fisheries Ministers in Luxembourg last week with regard to the Irish...
  • Departmental Reviews. (18 speeches)
    Question 79: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will undertake a review of his Department's programme of activities, services and schemes available in view of the of...
  • World Trade Negotiations. (13 speeches)
    Question 80: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding recent developments in ongoing World Trade Organisation negotiations; and if he will make a statement...
  • Fishing Fleet Protection. (9 speeches)
    Question 81: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the measures he will introduce to ensure that Irish fishermen are not placed at a competitive disadvantage to their...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Farm Waste Management.
  • Farm Waste Management. (14 speeches)
    Question 82: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the date for the completion of buildings that have qualified under the farm waste management programme; and...
  • Veterinary Service. (5 speeches)
    Question 83: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the recommendations contained in the report of the Competition Authority on veterinary practices; and if he will...
• 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 Michael Ring — to ask...
• Leaders' Questions (72 speeches)
  Today the Ulster Bank and Halifax and First Active have raised their variable standard interest rates for the first time since 2001. This development comes in the face of a further hike in...
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 speeches)
  Anois, iarratais chun tairiscint a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan-Ordú 32. We will now deal with requests to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.
• Order of Business (246 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the International Convention against Doping; No. 12, motion re...
• International Convention against Doping: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the International Conventionagainst Doping, done in Paris on 19 October 2005, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann...
• Agreement between the Governments of Ireland and the Republic of Korea: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Korea which was signed...
• Chemicals Bill 2008: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Chemicals Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (26 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and will be discussed together.
• Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: From the Seanad (37 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008, without amendment.
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Fishing Industry: Motion (58 speeches)
  I wish to share time with Deputies Sheahan, Jim O'Keeffe, Perry and McHugh.
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (51 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
• Services for People with Disabilities (46 speeches)
  I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for facilitating me in raising the plight of intellectually and disabled people who have finished their education in the special education school in St....
  • Health Services. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for permitting this matter to be discussed on the Adjournment. The existing health centre in Laytown, County Meath, was built for a former era, that is, before the...
  • Schools Building Projects. (4 speeches)
    I am pleased to have the opportunity of raising this issue again. It concerns a new school for Gaelscoil Bharra in Cabra, an issue I have been raising virtually every year I have been a Member...