Dáil debates
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
Programme for Government.
- Programme for Government. (107 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date in respect of the implementation of those elements of the programme for Government for which his Department is responsible; and if he...
- Visit of Australian Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding further, I have the honour to extend a warm welcome to the delegation from the Parliament of Victoria, Australia. On my behalf and that of all Members, I extend a céad míle...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Rural Transport Services.
- Rural Transport Services. (8 speeches)
Question 48: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to improve public transport in communities outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21639/09]
- Road Traffic Offences. (10 speeches)
Question 49: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the operation of the penalty points system in the context of the latest penalty points figures which show that as many as 192,686...
- Public Transport. (8 speeches)
Question 50: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on public transport cutbacks since 2007; the percentage decrease year on year for the public transport investment programme since 2007;...
- Road Safety. (7 speeches)
Question 51: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the reduction in the local and regional road maintenance budget will have a negative effect on road safety; and if he will...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Light Rail Projects.
- Light Rail Projects. (12 speeches)
Question 53: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the international credit crunch will have a negative effect on the roll out of metro north; and if he will make a statement...
- Road Traffic Offences. (11 speeches)
Question 54: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made to date in relation to resolving the issue of the application of penalty points to drivers from the UK and Northern Ireland; and...
- Departmental Agencies. (12 speeches)
Question 55: To ask the Minister for Transport the reasoning behind the cutting of the advertising budget for the Road Safety Authority; if there was an attempt to measure the way such a move...
- Official Engagements. (6 speeches)
Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport the outcome of his discussions with Mr. Jim Fitzpatrick, MP, UK Under Secretary of State for Transport, on 21 May 2009; and if he will make a...
- Airport Development Projects. (7 speeches)
Question 57: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has communicated concerns to the Dublin Airport Authority over delayed or cancelled aviation infrastructure projects in view of...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has completed its consideration of the Finance Bill 2009 and has made amendments thereto.
- Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
I 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 Jimmy Deenihan - the urgent need...
- Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
This is the first occasion the House has met since the publication of the Ryan report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. I speak as a citizen, a father and a politician. Mary Brown...
- Order of Business (75 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the International Tropical Timber Agreement 2006 (back from committee); No. 9, motion re referral to...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has completed its consideration of the Finance Bill 2009 and has made amendments thereto.
- International Tropical Timber Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
I move: 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 on Trade and Development...
- European Council Regulation: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the...
- Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (5 speeches)
I move the following motions: That Dáil Éireann recommends Ms Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President to be the Ombudsman. That Dáil Éireann recommends Ms Emily O'Reilly for...
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (53 speeches)
I draw the attention of Members to some printing errors in the amendment list. Amendment No. 2 should have a footnote indicating that it is referring to the subsection being inserted by...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
Early Childhood Care and Education.
- Early Childhood Care and Education. (44 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: is concerned: — about the financial implications of the withdrawal of the early child care supplement on many families, particularly middle and low income families;...
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Report Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (134 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 9:
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Hospital Services.
- Hospital Services. (2 speeches)
St. Vincent's District Hospital, Dungarvan, has long been one of the worst hospital buildings in the country. Its replacement, the 32-bed community hospital in Dungarvan, is almost complete, and...
- Care of the Elderly. (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue on the Adjournment. A number of cases have recently been brought to my attention. In one case, the carer for a 93...
- Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. (2 speeches)
Foetal alcohol syndrome is the biggest cause of non-genetic mental disability in the western world. It is 100% preventable and is caused only when a mother drinks during pregnancy. In addition...
- Special Educational Needs. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue. While I am delighted to have the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, here in her new position, I would have liked to have...
