Dáil debates

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (47 speeches)
    The announcement was made yesterday of the resignation of the director general of FÁS. The Government will launch another committee today to deal with cutting down the waste of taxpayers'...
  • Ceisteanna — Questions. (0 speeches)
    Benchmarking Awards.
    • Benchmarking Awards. (19 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the costs which accrued to his Department in respect of the payment of the benchmarking pay awards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29485/08]
    • Programme for Government. (64 speeches)
      Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the agreed programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29486/08]
  • Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 speeches)
    Anois, iarratais 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 number of notices under Standing...
  • Order of Business (159 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 2, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. and...
  • Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Ceisteanna — Questions (resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Army Barracks.
    • Army Barracks. (18 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if a meeting with him was sought by a Defence Forces representative association to discuss barrack closures; the date the meeting was sought; if...
    • Information and Communications Technology. (6 speeches)
      Question 65: To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he has taken to define and classify the risks and threats in the area of cyber security and defence; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Defence Forces Policy. (8 speeches)
      Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence if, with regard to the agreed action plan under the pay agreement and modernisation agenda for the Defence Forces, the specific initiatives and...
    • Defence Forces Property. (6 speeches)
      Question 67: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost-benefit analysis that has been undertaken regarding the potential net savings to the Exchequer arising from the planned closure of St....
    • Defence Forces Accommodation. (14 speeches)
      Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in excess of 20 Defence Forces officers who are attending full-time third level education courses in...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Reserve Defence Force.
    • Reserve Defence Force. (8 speeches)
      Question 69: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendation of the Reserve Defence Force implementation board report regarding the...
    • Ministerial Transport. (13 speeches)
      Question 70: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost of the recent refurbishment of the Gulfstream Government jet; the nature of the work undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Defence Forces Equipment. (6 speeches)
      Question 71: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made with regard to the fitting of a roll-over protection system for troop carrying vehicles, arising from a number of recent road...
    • Army Barracks. (101 speeches)
      Is Question No. 72 to be taken with other questions?
  • Business of Dáil (21 speeches)
    I have no intention of being disrespectful to the Ceann Comhairle or to this House. I asked a straight question of the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, namely, whether he would he do those...
  • 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 Charles Flanagan — to...
  • Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (78 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  • Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (Resumed) (119 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Willie Penrose on Tuesday, 25 November 2008:
  • Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    Health Services.
    • Health Services. (5 speeches)
      There was some very bad news in Limerick earlier today when the management of Bawnmore, which is a facility for persons with mental handicap, called the staff together and told them they would...
    • Adult Education. (4 speeches)
      Many businesses throughout the country have been affected by the major downturn which is gripping the world's economy. The increasing number of people who have become unemployed represents a...
    • Schools Building Projects. (10 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me and Deputy Noel J. Coonan the opportunity to raise this matter. Scoil náisiúnta Cronain Naofa is located in County Offaly but serves children from its...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Social and Family Affairs has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 and has made amendments thereto.