Dáil debates

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (113 speeches)
    I listened to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform this morning and it seems that the Government has an inability to plan and finish projects. It also seems that the Minister may...
  • Visit of Kenyan Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with Business I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome to the Kenyan Parliamentary Service...
  • CEISTEANNA - QUESTIONS (0 speeches)
    Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board.
    • Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board. (24 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the arrangements in place within his Department for maintaining contact with the Ireland-America Economic Advisory Board; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Departmental Staff. (33 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the duties and responsibilities of the special political advisers as appointed by him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15539/09]
  • 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 - questions on the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.
  • Order of Business (254 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. a9, Finance Bill 2009 - Financial Resolutions; No. b9, Finance Bill 2009 - Allocation of Time Motion for Select Committee; No. 3, Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous...
  • Finance Bill 2009: Financial Resolutions (1 speech)
    I move the following Financial Resolutions: THAT section 97 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which provides for a deduction against rental income of interest on borrowed...
  • Finance Bill 2009: Allocation of Time Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders: (1) The proceedings in the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service on the Finance Bill 2009, on Thursday, 21 May, shall be...
  • Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to give further effect to the Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States, and to give effect...
  • Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 to the House. The Bill contains a...
  • CEISTEANNA - QUESTIONS (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Job Protection.
    • Job Protection. (6 speeches)
      Question 42: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way he proposes to protect and increase jobs in the food industry in view of the threats posed to employment in the...
    • Milk Prices. (6 speeches)
      Question 43: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the supports which will be given to the dairy sector and dairy farmers in view of the reduction in milk prices; and if he...
    • Fishing Industry Development. (11 speeches)
      Question 44: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in finalising the operational programme for fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Animal Carcase Disposal. (8 speeches)
      Question 45: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will investigate the cost of disposing of fallen animals; what he is doing to enable a reduction in costs in view of...
    • Dairy Sector. (8 speeches)
      On a point of order, if the Minister's reply to the following question is the same as that given to Question No. 43, perhaps we could proceed by way of dealing with supplementary questions.
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Animal Carcase Disposal.
    • Animal Carcase Disposal. (5 speeches)
      Question 47: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the details of measures he will introduce to reduce the cost of animal disposal; when he will bring forward measures to...
    • Alternative Energy Projects. (19 speeches)
      Question 48: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of hectares planted in the production of bio-fuels in each of the past six years; the breakdown of the crops...
    • Food Labelling. (31 speeches)
      Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason the Féile Bia campaign has been replaced by a new campaign called Just Ask; the advantages this change will...
    • Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. (8 speeches)
      Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding his consultations with the European Commission in relation to the ongoing review of the disadvantaged...
    • Common Fisheries Policy. (6 speeches)
      Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the consultation he has had with stakeholder groups with regard to the European Commission's Green Paper on future reform of...
  • 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 Joe Costello - the need...
  • Private Notice Questions (0 speeches)
    Prison Building Programme.
    • Prison Building Programme. (70 speeches)
      I will call on the Deputies who tabled questions to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the order in which they submitted their questions to my office. Deputy Charles Flanagan...
  • Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has concluded its consideration of the following Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December...
  • Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Protection of Debtors) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    Hospital Services.
    • Hospital Services. (14 speeches)
      I am grateful for the opportunity to raise an important issue for the constituency of Wexford, that is, the future of accident and emergency services at Wexford General Hospital. I do not often...
    • Fishing Industry Development. (17 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his permission to raise this matter. This eel business has been shamefully handled from the very beginning. Without any consultation of depth, a group of...