Dáil debates

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Statement by An Ceann Comhairle (3 speeches)
  It is an accepted convention of our political system that the Ceann Comhairle should remain above political controversy. Implied in that duty is an overriding obligation of fairness among all...
• Election of Ceann Comhairle (39 speeches)
  Deputies: Tá litir éirí as faighte agam ón Ceann Comhairle, an Teachta Seán Ó Donnchú, agus de réir Ordú na Dála, Déardaoin, 8 Deireadh Fómhair 2009, is é an céad gnó eile ná...
• 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 Ulick Burke - the need to...
• Leaders' Questions (8 speeches)
  The Governor of the Central Bank made a very significant statement today at the ESRI conference. He said it is necessary to rebalance public spending and taxation by restoring the shares of...
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (5 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. I will call on the Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices to the...
• Order of Business (32 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. a12, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; and No. 20, National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed,...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Resolution of the Dáil of 14th June, 2007, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
• National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (32 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on Wednesday, 16 September 2009:
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Medical Practitioners (Professional Indemnity)(Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share time with Deputies Jimmy Deenihan, Seymour Crawford and Jim O'Keeffe.
• National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on Wednesday, 16 September 2009:
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Cystic Fibrosis Services.
  • Cystic Fibrosis Services. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to raise an important national issue, namely, the provision of dedicated facilities at Cork University Hospital for patients with cystic...
  • State Airports. (23 speeches)
    I want to express my absolute disgust at Aer Lingus for yet again singling out Shannon Airport for most of its planned cuts. I was shocked at the extent of the measures announced last Thursday....
  • Diplomatic Representation. (6 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Deputies Howlin and Kehoe whom I know share my concern regarding the matter I raise. I am happy they should have an opportunity to express their concerns. I raise the...