Dáil debates

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (150 speeches)
    Yesterday, we saw the introduction of a budget, the need for which the Government did not want to recognise for a long time. It amounts to one of the biggest smash-and-grab raids on middle...
  • Financial Resolutions 2009 (0 speeches)
  • Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed). (156 speeches)
    Debate resumed on the following motion:
  • 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 Leo Varadkar - the...
  • Financial Resolutions 2009 (0 speeches)
  • Financial Resolution No. 11: General (Resumed) (289 speeches)
    Debate resumed on the following motion:
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    Medical Cards.
    • Medical Cards. (8 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting the matter I raise for discussion on the Adjournment. The position of Chair suits Deputy Wall, the Acting Chairman, well. The reason I raise this issue...
    • Foreign Conflicts. (5 speeches)
      I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue concerning the urgent situation which has arisen in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Vanni province where the Tamil population, comprising...
    • Fishing Industry. (3 speeches)
      While I understand that every sector of the economy is currently experiencing major difficulties, hardship for the fishermen of west Kerry is nothing new. They are resilient people. Long before...