Dáil debates

Thursday, 13 May 2010

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Requests to Move Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 (9 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 Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices to my office.
• Order of Business. (121 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. a9, Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010 – Financial Resolution; No. a5, Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010 - Order for...
• Visit of Queensland 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 the Honourable...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (237 speeches)
  On a point of order, I am at a loss to know whether the Tánaiste is aware of the procedures in the aftermath of the passage of the second Lisbon treaty in regard to the now greater powers. This...
• Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the issue of a licence authorising the sale of intoxicating liquor in certain circumstances at the National Conference Centre, Dublin.
• Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010: Second Stage (11 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The main purpose of this short Bill is to make provision for an intoxicating liquor licence for the new national convention centre at Spencer...
• Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 speeches)
  SECTION 1.
• Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (42 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna - Questions. (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
  Recidivism Rate
  • Recidivism Rate (11 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform the number of suspects who have re-offended while on bail in 2009 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Commissions of Investigation (6 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform his views on extending the remit of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin to cover other...
  • Temporary Release of Prisoners (35 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform the number of prisoners granted temporary release from custodial institutions in April 2010; and if he will make a statement...
  • Tribunals of Inquiry (12 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform the number of times the Smithwick Tribunal has met in public session to date; and the cost of the tribunal to date [19718/10]
  • Judicial Appointments (7 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform when he envisages a Judicial Council will be established; the role such a body will fulfil; and if he will make a statement...
• Other Questions. (0 speeches)
  National Drugs Strategy
  • National Drugs Strategy (9 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform his views on the recently published Europol EMCDDA report on the cocaine market; his further views on the rise in cocaine...
  • State Laboratories (10 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform the number of recommendations made by a person (details supplied) in relation to the State's forensic science laboratory...
  • Controlled Drug Sales (11 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform the steps that are being taken in advance of the ban on mephedrone and various other substances coming into effect including...
  • Garda Strength (12 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice; Equality and Law Reform the number of applications received during 2009 for applications for early retirement from members of the Gardaí, broken...
• 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...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Care of the Elderly
  • Care of the Elderly (4 speeches)
    As this matter affects older people, in the main, I am glad that the Minister of State with responsibility for older people, Deputy Áine Brady, is present as I raise this question this evening....
  • Social Welfare Benefits (6 speeches, 2 comments)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to bring this matter to the attention of the House, particularly after my boldness during exchanges this morning.
  • Mine Sites (8 speeches)
    He is speaking on the Deputy's behalf in New York.
  • Sports and Recreational Development (2 speeches)
    Ar dtús báire ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Cheann Comhairle as cead an cheist tábhachtach seo a ardú. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise the need,...