Dáil debates
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (141 speeches)
As the funeral of Shane Geoghegan takes place this morning, I will not raise the matter of crime as a mark of respect for this much respected young man. However, I wish to mention a matter I...
- Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
Office of the Chief State Solicitor.
- Office of the Chief State Solicitor. (144 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the Nally report on the reorganisation of the Chief State Solicitor's office; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Official Engagements. (37 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the foreign visits he plans to undertake during the remainder of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29471/08]
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
Anois, iarratas chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan Ordú 32. Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 32.
- Order of Business (75 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 2, the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin, on Tuesday, 11 November 2008:
- Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Public Transport.
- Public Transport. (31 speeches)
Question 82: To ask the Minister for Transport the way the 7% cut in the public transport investment programme will affect the roll out of public transport infrastructure; and if he will make a...
- Road Safety. (24 speeches)
Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of actions under the Road Safety Action Plan 2007 to 2012 that have been successfully implemented to date; the estimated completion...
- Road Traffic Offences. (8 speeches)
Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce reductions in the BAC level of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/08]
- Fuel Prices. (16 speeches)
Question 85: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the operation of the transport liquid fuels market; if he has had contact with the National Consumer Agency, any of the transport...
- Road Network. (6 speeches)
Question 86: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has increased funding for the National Roads Authority to pay for the introduction of barrier-free tolling; if he has raised...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Public Transport.
- Public Transport. (17 speeches)
Question 87: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that all State-funded transport operators are acting within the terms of their service agreements with his Department. [39978/08]
- Dublin Transport Authority. (15 speeches)
Question 88: To ask the Minister for Transport the stage of the process of recruiting a chief executive officer for the Dublin Transport Authority; when the DTA will be fully operational; the...
- Harbour Authorities. (18 speeches)
Question 89: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a communication from the executive committee of the Association of County and City Councils regarding a provision in the...
- Taxi Regulations. (14 speeches)
Question 90: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 61 of 1 October 2008, if, following budget 2009, a final decision has been made on the provision of a subsidy...
- Human Rights Issues. (18 speeches)
Question 91: To ask the Minister for Transport the expected role his Department will have in ensuring that gardaí and airport authorities have adequate legal powers for search and inspection of...
- Light Rail Projects. (8 speeches)
Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of proposals for Luas or light rail systems in Cork, Galway and Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39839/08]
- 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 Seymour Crawford — the...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (121 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin, on Tuesday, 11 November 2008:
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed)
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (Resumed) (108 speeches)
I wish to share time with Deputy Shortall. The frightening aspect of this decision by the Minister for Health and Children highlighted in all the letters and e-mails I have received is the...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (104 speeches)
The following motion was moved by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin, on Tuesday, 11 November 2008:
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Social and Family Affairs, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Hospital Accommodation.
- Hospital Accommodation. (3 speeches)
I am disappointed that it is some 11 and a half years since I first stood on my feet in the Dáil to forcefully request the then Minister for Health and Children to make rapid progress with the...
- Drug Seizures. (13 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this matter on the Adjournment. When discussing the successful capture by the Naval Service of the yacht Dances with Waves off the coast of south-west...
- Human Rights Issues. (2 speeches)
I sometimes wonder whether it is worth bringing motions like this before the House in order to get a response from the Government. There is much frustration among many people in Ireland who are...
- Protestant Schools. (4 speeches)
I understand Deputy Crawford wishes to share time with Deputy Dinny McGinley.
