Dáil debates

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (67 speeches)
  Today we have seen the publication of the ESRI report on the economy, which illustrates the appalling economic catastrophe the country is now suffering. Its figures show that 300,000 jobs will...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
  Departmental Programmes.
  • Departmental Programmes. (7 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach on which cross-departmental teams and interdepartmental committees his Department is represented; the purpose of each; the regularity with which they meet; and...
  • Departmental Staff. (36 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if guidelines have been issued to those working in the Government information service or the Government press office in regard to the circumstances and manner...
  • Official Engagements. (38 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the Special Summit of EU Heads of Government with the US President in Prague; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 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 from...
• Order of Business (63 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 3, Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; No. 21, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 — Second Stage...
• Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for surveillance in connection with the investigation of arrestable offences, the prevention of suspected arrestable offences and the safeguarding of the State...
• Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to open the Second Stage debate on the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009. It is a mark of the importance of the Bill that...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Community Development.
  • Community Development. (24 speeches)
    Question 68: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his position in relation to the community support for older people scheme; if he will confirm that this scheme will...
  • Leader Programmes. (13 speeches)
    Question 70: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had with cohesing Leader groups and partnerships with regard to assets held by groups in order...
  • Toghcháin Údarás na Gaeltachta. (12 speeches)
    Question 71: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh an toghchán d'Údarás na Gaeltachta in Aibreán 2010 bunaithe ar na teorannacha nua agus ar an sainmhíniú nua...
  • Deontas Tithíochta. (9 speeches)
    Question 72: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an ndéanfaidh sé athbhreithniú ar an gcinneadh sa Ghaeltacht a chur ar ceal, de barr na ndeacrachtaí a chruthaíonn...
• Other Questions. (0 speeches)
  National Drugs Strategy.
  • National Drugs Strategy. (16 speeches)
    Question 73: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on recent reports in respect of disagreements at a community level regarding the future structure of the...
  • Rural Social Scheme. (15 speeches)
    Question 74: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to give the rural social scheme programme funding to Údarás na Gaeltachta. [16671/09]
  • Irish Language. (19 speeches)
    Question 75: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will take action on foot of the publication of a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on...
  • Plean Gníomhachaíochta don Ghaeltacht. (8 speeches)
    Question 76: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an mó cruinniú den Choiste Rialtais i leith an Phlean Gníomhaíochta don Ghaeltacht a bhí ann ó thús na bliana; agus...
• Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House that 16 Deputies have submitted matters under Standing Order 21: (1) Deputy Thomas Byrne — the need for greatly increased on-the-spot fines and other penalties for...
• Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (38 speeches, 2 comments)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Infrastructure Stimulus Package: Motion (Resumed) (80 speeches, 1 comment)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Simon Coveney on Tuesday 28 April 2009:
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Company Closures.
  • Company Closures. (3 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this very important issue for my constituency. I call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy...
  • Cancer Screening Programme. (15 speeches)
    I take this opportunity to join my colleagues on the other side of the House in congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Calleary, on his appointment. I am sure it was great news for...
  • Animal Health Investigations. (2 speeches)
    In 1990, Mr. Dan Brennan from a Castlecomer farm in north Kilkenny noticed problems with animals and the environment of his farm in what veterinary experts refer to as lack of thrive, stunted...