Dáil debates

Wednesday, 12 May 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions. (73 speeches)
    First, I should congratulate the new British Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his deputy, Nick Clegg, on forming a government in Britain and I wish them the best of luck in their onerous...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Staff (8 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the cost of the Communications Unit in his Department in February 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12956/10]
    • Constitutional Reform (102 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (1 speech)
    One matter under Standing Order 32 has been submitted to me but the Member is not present in the Chamber. We will proceed with the Order of Business.
  • Order of Business. (134 speeches)
    The Order of Business today shall be No. 19, Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 17, Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Second...
  • Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 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)
    Enterprise Stabilisation Fund
    • Enterprise Stabilisation Fund (21 speeches)
      Question 40: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation the reason funding for the Enterprise Stabilisation Fund was cut without an announcement; the amount by which it was cut;...
    • Grocery Industry (8 speeches)
      Question 41: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation when he will implement the commitment contained in the Revised Programme for Government 2009 to introduce on a statutory...
    • Departmental Bodies (14 speeches)
      Question 42: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation if he will accept all the recommendations contained in the report of the Innovation Taskforce; if he will publish an...
    • Work Permits (10 speeches)
      Question 44: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to review work permit and green card schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19642/10]
  • Other Questions. (0 speeches)
    Departmental Properties
    • Departmental Properties (33 speeches)
      Question 45: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation the cost of maintaining the unused buildings and grounds formerly used by Enterprise Ireland, Glasnevin, Dublin 9; the...
    • Departmental Payments (16 speeches)
      Question 46: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his views on the fact that a number of Government Departments are falling short of meeting the targets set by him that...
    • Job Losses (30 speeches)
      Question 47: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation if he has met with his counterpart in the Northern Ireland Assembly to discuss the potential loss of employment in the...
    • Proposed Legislation (16 speeches)
      Question 48: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation his plans to merge the National Consumer Agency and Competition Authority; the progress made to date; the target for...
  • 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 Mary O'Rourke - the...
  • Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (73 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on Tuesday, 20 April 2010:
  • Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
  • Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (77 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of...
  • Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
    Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed)
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    Medical Cards
    • Medical Cards (5 speeches)
      I would like to share time with Deputy Clune.
    • Accident and Emergency Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for permission to raise this important matter. I hope the Minister of State has good news because the Government has spent more than €11.5 million on a...
    • Malt Barley Industry (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this matter on the Adjournment and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Connick. I raise the issue of the growing of malting barley and the future of...