Dáil debates
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Overseas Missions.
- Overseas Missions. (24 speeches)
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied that Irish troops serving in Chad are receiving the logistical support required following the transfer of authority for the...
- Overseas Missions. (6 speeches)
Question 59: To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Force personnel serving in Chad beyond 15 March 2009 and returning to Ireland in May 2009 will be eligible for the award of a UN...
- Defence Forces Equipment. (10 speeches)
Question 60: To ask the Minister for Defence the way the saving of 48% will be achieved in Air Corps equipment and expenses in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17792/09]
- Defence Forces Strength. (20 speeches)
Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence the implications of the moratorium on promotions and recruitment in the Defence Forces for the capability of the organisation to fulfil its role in...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Defence Forces Strength.
- Defence Forces Strength. (14 speeches)
Question 62: To ask the Minister for Defence if recruitment to the Reserve Defence Force and the Cadets has been suspended for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17939/09]
- Military Uniforms. (6 speeches)
Question 63: To ask the Minister for Defence the arrangements in place regarding uniforms for female members of the Defence Forces during pregnancy; if a maternity wear uniform is available; and...
- Naval Service Vessels. (11 speeches)
Question 64: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will ensure that a preventative maintenance manual will be developed for each vessel in the Naval Service as recommended in the value for money...
- Departmental Properties. (6 speeches)
Question 65: To ask the Minister for Defence the action he has taken to expand the naval base at Haulbowline, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17793/09]
- Reserve Defence Force. (38 speeches)
Question 66: To ask the Minister for Defence the impact the moratorium on recruitment to the public service is having on the Reserve Defence Force; if he expects the numbers in the RDF to...
- 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 O'Mahony - the provision...
- Leaders' Questions (84 speeches)
Tomorrow, 7 May, marks the first anniversary of the elevation of Deputy Cowen to the rank of Taoiseach. In that time it is important that we look not only at the loss of the Lisbon treaty...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
Social Partnership.
- Social Partnership. (34 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made to date in the renewed talks with the social partners; if a date has been set for the resumption of the talks; and if he will make a statement...
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (7 speeches)
Anois, iarratais chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan Ordú 32; we now come to requests to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.
- Order of Business (89 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 11, motion regarding a referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of An Bord Bia (Transfer of Functions of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara relating to...
- Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 to provide for the issuing of fixed penalty notices in respect of...
- Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the amendment of the District Court Rules; to provide that vendors may use the small claims procedure for the...
- An Bord Bia (Transfer of Functions of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara relating to Fish Marketing) Order 2009: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
Molaim an rún: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: An Bord Bia (Transfer of Functions of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara relating to Fish Marketing) Order 2009, a...
- International Tropical Timber Agreement: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
Molaim an rún: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA) 2006, the text of which was agreed at the United Nations Conference...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
Molaim an rún: That, notwithstanding anything in the Resolution of the Dáil of 14 June 2007, setting out the rota in which questions to members of the Government are to be asked, questions for...
- Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (80 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 32 to 34, inclusive, may be discussed together.
- Private Members' Business. (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (131 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: — noting with concern the unacceptable attack on the education of 534 children nationally by the withdrawal of 128 classes for children with mild general learning...
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Job Protection.
- Job Protection. (2 speeches)
I congratulate Deputy Calleary on his recent appointment as a Minister of State and wish him well in his new role. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating this matter on the Adjournment....
- Army Barracks. (3 speeches)
I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, on his new position. I thank the Acting Chairman on behalf of the people of Mullingar and its hinterlands, including in particular the...
- Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this urgent issue on the Adjournment. I would like to pass on my warmest congratulations again to the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Calleary, who is...
- Forestry Industry. (5 speeches)
I wish to share time with Deputy Creed. Is the 8% reduction in forestry premia announced in the supplementary budget last month legal? More than 20,000 people are employed in forestry and 16,500...
