Dáil debates

Thursday, 7 May 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Order of Business (18 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Second Stage-----
• Suspension of Member (11 speeches)
  I move: "That Deputy Bannon be suspended from the service of the Dáil." Is this motion opposed?
• Order of Business (Resumed) (128 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Second Stage. Private Members' Business shall be No. 69, motion regarding special educational needs (resumed) to be taken...
• Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Bill 2009: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit female genital mutilation.
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (58 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Brian Hayes on Wednesday, 6 May 2009:
• Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (42 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 for the consideration of the House. The primary purpose of this Bill is to give...
• 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 views on whether water quality management structures here are adequate in view of the latest report on...
  • Social and Affordable Housing. (20 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the anticipated overall cost over a 20-year period of the scheme for local authorities to lease new houses for...
  • Local Authority Funding. (8 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the implications that circular 03/2009, which restricts local government finance, has on current...
  • Economic Development. (8 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on new policies on the way local government can play a more central role in supporting local...
  • Urban Renewal Schemes. (6 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing regeneration and maintenance projects which will be delivered in 2009; the projects which have...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Water Quality.
  • Water Quality. (24 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take in response to the Environmental Protection Agency Report on the Provision and Quality...
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to ensure wastewater treatment infrastructure here is fit for purpose and that local...
  • Departmental Agency. (9 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the conduct of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority regarding the Irish Glass Bottle site;...
  • Housing Needs of the Disabled. (22 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he is addressing the housing needs of the disabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
• Estimates for Public Services 2002: Messages from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Education and Science has completed its consideration of Votes 26 for the year ending 31 December 2009.
• 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) Deputies Shatter, Michael D....
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Adoption Services.
  • Adoption Services. (13 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for granting time for this important issue which affects so many people. I have been seeking to raise on the Adjournment for some days the position in which...
  • Child Care Services. (4 speeches)
    I hope the Minister of State has more positive news on this issue than on the previous matter. A long-standing, successful community child care crèche has operated at the Mountview Family...