Dáil debates
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (14 speeches)
I wish the Taoiseach and the Government well today in their talks with the trade unions. It would be wrong to have a second one-day strike next week, and I hope the talks conducted by the...
- Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
Public Service Reform.
- Public Service Reform. (31 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the OECD report on the Irish public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with the Order of 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 a parliamentary...
- Order of Business (49 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates [Votes 19, 20, 22, 27, 30, 31, 34, 37 and 40]; No. 10, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimates [Votes 19,...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Transport has completed its consideration of the Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 and has made amendments thereto.
- Estimates for Public Services 2009: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2009:— Vote 19 — Justice, Equality...
- Estimates for Public Services 2009: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2009, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to...
- Bilateral Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement between the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Ireland...
- Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (68 speeches)
Before we begin, I wish to advise that I proposed amendments Nos. 79 and 91, on behalf of the Labour Party, on Committee Stage. Amendment No. 79 refers to park and ride facilities being...
- Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
Digital Terrestrial Television.
- Digital Terrestrial Television. (23 speeches)
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of commercial digital terrestrial television here; the future position...
- Alternative Energy Projects. (6 speeches)
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is planning to introduce to promote bio-fuel production here in view of the setting a bio-fuel...
- Fuel Poverty. (6 speeches)
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the action he will take to combat fuel poverty in winter 2009; the number of persons who live in fuel poverty...
- Telecommunications Services. (29 speeches)
Question 38: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that poor broadband provision has been identified as a critical...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
Telecommunications Services.
- Telecommunications Services. (20 speeches)
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will comment on the reported deal between companies, details supplied for satellite services; the number...
- Electricity Generation. (23 speeches)
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he plans to facilitate connection to the grid for new wind generation projects on shore and offshore...
- Telecommunications Services. (18 speeches)
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made to date on the national broadband scheme; the percentage of the area that remains to be...
- 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 Leo Varadkar — the...
- Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (90 speeches)
Amendment No. 7 not moved.
- Estimates for Public Services 2009: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of Vote 27 for the year ending 31 December 2009.
- Farming and Agri-Food Sector: Statements (34 speeches)
This debate is particularly timely and it is an opportunity for the House to focus on the undoubted potential of the Irish agri-food sector to contribute significantly to the recovery of the...
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
- Flood Relief (2 speeches)
I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for providing me with a further opportunity to speak in solidarity with the people of east County Galway. A major crisis bedevils us at this time, with...
- Health Services (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important matter. I apologise for my late arrival which was the result of a misapprehension that a division would be called at the...
- Public Transport. (2 speeches)
A Cheann Comhairle, this is the first time I have had an opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment, and I am grateful for the opportunity you have given me to speak on the issue of...
- Health and Safety Regulations. (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue concerning Carrickmines, where a new but fully inhabited apartment block had its roof blown off this morning. The Minster of State...
