Dáil debates

Thursday, 5 February 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Order of Business (185 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. a11, motion re expenditure measures for the stabilisation of the public finances (resumed) and No. 4, Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage and...
• Climate Change Bill 2009: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to...
• Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Motion (Resumed) (195 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance on Wednesday, 4 February 2009:
• Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to secure improved compliance with employment legislation; to establish a body to be known as an tÚdarás Náisiúnta um Chearta Fostaíochta or, in the English language, as...
• Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (21 speeches, 1 comment)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Is Bille tábhachtach á seo chun comhlíonadh feabhsaithe na reachtaíochta fostaíochta a áirithiú, mar atá aontaithe ag na pairtithe sa...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (21 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring forward new proposals to meet Kyoto climate change targets here; the number of carbon credits...
  • Election Management System. (10 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the date for the introduction of the cap on local election spending; the spending limits and the framework...
  • Local Authority Funding. (37 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he expects to make changes to the local government estimates arising out of the discussions with the social...
  • Recycling Policy. (4 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the collapsing recycling industry here and abroad; the action he has taken to identify new...
  • Social and Affordable Housing. (11 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will outline his new rental scheme in regard to the renting of homes in private estates for applicants on...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Waste Disposal.
  • Waste Disposal. (12 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to private waste collectors not picking up recyclable waste; if he will amend...
  • Ministerial Responsibilities. (17 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in regard to the Private Residential Tenancies Board, responsibility for operational matters has been...
  • Proposed Legislation. (17 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if and when he will introduce regulations in regard to election postering; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions. (23 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will redraft climate change plans and strategies within his Department in view of public transport...
  • Proposed Legislation. (15 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he is proposing to tackle the issue of noise pollution; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Planning Issues. (11 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he plans to abolish fees charged to members of the public for making submissions in respect of applications...
  • Motor Taxation. (8 speeches)
    Question 12: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on policy changes to motor taxation to help restore the motor market; and if he will make a...
• 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 Ruairí Quinn — the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Hospital Accommodation.
  • Hospital Accommodation. (5 speeches)
    Gabhaim buiochas leis an Ceann Comhairle as an deis seo chun géarchéim na noispidéil a chur arís os comhair na Dála. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for this opportunity to again put before the...
  • Health Service Inquiries. (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter of particular and grave concern. It relates to several children, suffering from intellectual disabilities, who were the victims...
  • Multi-Denominational Schools. (5 speeches)
    I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me in raising this matter, which concerns enabling the Educate Together movement to be recognised as a patron to operate a secondary...
  • Special Educational Needs. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise the matter of St. Joseph's centre for the visually impaired, Gracepark Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 and its efforts to build a...