Dáil debates
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (26 speeches)
Prior to the summer recess, Deputy Brian Hayes, the Fine Gael spokesman on education, asked the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, about the withdrawal of facilities for...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
Northern Ireland Issues.
- Northern Ireland Issues. (25 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the contacts he has had with the political parties in Northern Ireland since 10 July 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30235/09]
- Programme for Government. (26 speeches)
Question 13: To ask the Taoiseach when it is intended to publish the promised progress report on the implementation of an Agreed Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
We now come to items raised under Standing Order 32. I call Deputy James Bannon.
- Order of Business (97 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 4, European Union Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second and Subsequent Stages; and No. 23, Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 - Second Stage...
- European Union Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to make provision with respect to the State's membership of the European Union; to provide for the application under the law of the State of the Treaty of Lisbon amending the...
- European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is an honour for me to introduce this Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to amend the European Communities Act 1972 in order to give effect to...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Tourism Industry.
- Tourism Industry. (22 speeches)
Question 96: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will comment on the findings of the tourism renewal group report; his plans to implement the survival actions outlined in this...
- Programme for Government. (10 speeches)
Question 98: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the suggestions he made on the arts, sport and tourism commitments in the revised programme for Government which are priority for...
- National Sports Facility Strategy. (15 speeches)
Question 99: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will provide a detailed history of the national sports facility strategy; the reason the process has taken more than 12 years...
- Sports Capital Programme. (10 speeches)
Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made on the review of sports capital funding; when he envisages that new applications will be accepted; and if he will...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Sports Capital Programme.
- Sports Capital Programme. (15 speeches)
Question 101: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the development of a sports campus in view of the recently granted planning permission to the National Sports Campus...
- Sports Funding. (9 speeches)
Question 102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has completed his review of new funding opportunities for the horseracing sector; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Arts Funding. (3 speeches)
Question 103: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will establish cultural apprenticeships to ensure that the best of the emerging artists here have an opportunity to remain...
- National Library and Archives of Ireland. (11 speeches)
Question 104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the future structure of the National Archives, the National Library and the Irish Manuscripts Commission; and if he...
- National Theatre. (10 speeches)
Question 105: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the national theatre project; his views on the feasibility of the proposal to relocate the theatre to the...
- 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 Brian O'Shea - the...
- European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (65 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (51 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (37 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Phil Hogan on Tuesday, 20 October 2009:
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Cervical Cancer Vaccination Programme.
- Cervical Cancer Vaccination Programme. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise this important issue on the Adjournment. I am here to support the call that has been made by a constituent of mine, Ms Michelle...
- Prison Accommodation. (2 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for attending. This matter has been of concern to me for many years. When I was a law student in Trinity College, I was taken by my lecturer at the time, Senator...
- Aquaculture Industry. (2 speeches)
Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Gabhaim buíochas leat as ucht seans a thabhairt dom an cheist seo, atá an-thábhachtach do mo dháilcheantar, a cur os comhair na Dála agus leis an Aire...
- Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
I am delighted to see my two Government colleagues from County Clare are present to support me in the Chamber tonight. Such is their enthusiasm that I know they will give strong support to the...
