Dáil debates
Thursday, 27 November 2008
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Request 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.
- Business of Dáil (1 speech)
Before calling on the Minister for Finance to announce the Order of Business, I take this opportunity, on my own behalf and on behalf of all Members, to extend our warmest congratulations to the...
- Order of Business (221 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 16, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a Council framework decision amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism, back from committee;...
- EU Council Decision: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following...
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Finance (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act 1952 and the Finance (No. 2) Act 1992 in respect of certain duties or licences leviable or issuable thereunder...
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of the Bill is to give legislative effect to the increases in motor tax rates and trade plate licences contained in the financial...
- Visit of Hungarian Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with the business I wish, on behalf of the Ceann Comhairle, of all of the Members of Dáil Éireann and on my own behalf, to offer a cead míle fáilte, a sincere warm welcome,...
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (43 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of...
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008, without amendment.
- Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Water Quality.
- Water Quality. (6 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address poor water quality here, particularly poor ground water quality; and if he will make a...
- Waste Disposal. (9 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps being taken to develop indigenous facilities, markets and outlets to recycle waste, as recommended in...
- Electoral Reform. (34 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend electoral legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43223/08]
- Recycling Policy. (8 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the strategy he has to deal with the collapse in the international market for recycled materials; the way this...
- Environmental Policy. (10 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has taken into consideration the concerns of people who might have medical problems if exposed solely to...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Radon Gas.
- Radon Gas. (22 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he plans to put in place to tackle high levels of radon gas exposure; and if he will make a...
- House Completions. (31 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to remedy the situation in which many housing developments are not being completed by...
- Water and Sewerage Schemes. (12 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to address the capacity flaws in the Ringsend waste water treatment plant; and if he will make a...
- Water Quality. (7 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps that are to be taken to address the findings of the most recent Environmental Protection Agency water...
- Social and Affordable Housing. (9 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to give true meaning to the phrase, affordable housing, with particular reference to...
- Election Management System. (10 speeches)
Question 11: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to use the stored electronic voting machines for future elections or referenda; 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 Bernard Durkan — the...
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Community Development.
- Community Development. (2 speeches)
I was stunned yesterday to hear that the closure is imminent of the Inchicore community development project. Obviously, I am aware, as has been publicised since, that there is a criminal...
- Centre for Deaf Studies. (2 speeches)
This matter aims to ensure the important Centre for Deaf Studies at Trinity College does not lose the minimal education grant it has at present. We are concerned that yet another institution...
- Education Funding. (2 speeches)
I am thankful for the opportunity of participating in this important debate on the need to support and develop education on the northside of Dublin. Tonight, I stand up for education and for...
- School Staffing. (2 speeches)
On budget day, it was very hard to determine the true impact of the various budgetary measures on our education system. As all the details have emerged since then, it has become clear that the...
