Dáil debates

Wednesday, 21 April 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Estimate for Vote 25 of the public services for the service of the year ending 31...
  • Leaders' Questions (77 speeches)
    Every day we come here there is another unveiling of a litany of scandal in the financial world. Last year the Government-appointed commission on remuneration recommended that the chief...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
    Northern Ireland Issues.
    • Northern Ireland Issues. (27 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the outcome of the talks involving the British and Irish Governments and parties in Northern Ireland. [7858/10]
    • Official Engagements. (11 speeches)
      Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on his visit to the United States over the St. Patrick's Day period. [12486/10]
  • 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 my...
  • Order of Business (108 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 3, Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 1, Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second Stage....
  • Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (35 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on Tuesday, 20 April 2010:
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Overseas Missions.
    • Overseas Missions. (11 speeches)
      Question 49: To ask the Minister for Defence when he informed the United Nations officially of the decision to withdraw Defence Forces from participation in Chad; if he formally informed the...
    • Defence Forces Deployment. (11 speeches)
      Question 51: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will reverse the decision to reduce by 200 the number of days that the Naval Service patrol in view of the drugs and other smuggling threat...
    • Defence Forces Recruitment. (11 speeches)
      Question 52: To ask the Minister for Defence when he will be making an announcement regarding recruitment into the Defence Forces. [15850/10]
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Defence Forces Medical Services.
    • Defence Forces Medical Services. (7 speeches)
      Question 54: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of recommendations of the Defence Forces Medical Services Review that remain unimplemented; the number of recommendations in the process...
    • Defence Forces Strength. (6 speeches)
      Question 55: To ask the Minister for Defence the outcome of the review with the military authorities into structures and posts required to meet the operational requirements of the Defence...
    • Irish Red Cross Society. (16 speeches)
      Question 56: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to nominate a new chairperson for the Irish Red Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15704/10]
  • 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 Terence Flanagan - the...
  • Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (83 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on Tuesday, 20 April 2010:
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  • Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (57 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Simon Coveney on Tuesday, 20 April 2010:
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    House Prices.
    • House Prices. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for the opportunity to raise this important issue, namely, the urgent need for the Minister for Finance to introduce supports for first-time buyers who...
    • National Monuments. (2 speeches)
      Like many people in the country, I have welcomed the decision to designate Nos. 14 to 18 Moore Street as a national monument. This happened after a long campaign initiated by the National Graves...
    • Urban Renewal Projects. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment this evening. It is of critical importance to Limerick and in particular to the regeneration areas of...
    • School Placement. (12 speeches)
      May I share one minute with Deputy Michael Ahern?