Dáil debates

Tuesday, 5 October 2010

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions. (0 speeches)
  Census 2011
  • Census 2011 (42 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach the status of preparations on the Central Statistics Office census 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4601/10]
  • Ministerial Responsibilities (8 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach Taoiseach if he has exercised his powers under the Statistics Act, 1993, including his power under Section 25; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Hospital Staff
  • Hospital Staff (7 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the details of the number of non-consultant hospital doctor posts that are vacant; the number of consultant posts that are vacant; what...
  • Hospitals Building Programme (13 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if discussions are on-going between her Department and the Health Service Executive to change the compensation on termination clauses in...
  • Hospital Services (20 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the basis of the Health Service Executive decision to cease surgery, particularly elective surgery, at Navan Hospital, County Meath;...
  • Child Care Services (6 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a national director for childcare services will be appointed; and the role and functions of the director [34957/10]
  • Health Services (13 speeches)
    Question 12: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will reverse the Health Service Executive dental policy decision which advises dentists not to fill cavities in children's teeth...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Mental Health Services
  • Mental Health Services (22 speeches)
    Question 13: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when urgent admissions to hospitals (details supplied) will cease due to inhumane conditions identified by the Mental Health...
  • Health Service Investigations (15 speeches)
    Question 14: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the Hayes Report into the non-reporting of nearly 58,000 X-rays and the failure to process thousands of general practitioner...
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (16 speeches)
    Question 15: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the fact that more than 46,000 patients are on hospital waiting lists here; if she will provide a breakdown of the numbers...
• 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) Deputies Timmy Dooley and Joe...
• Leaders' Questions (34 speeches)
  Last Thursday was a black day for Ireland's economy and people. It was the day we were finally told the cost of the failure of the Government's banking strategy - €50 billion. It was also...
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a notice under Standing Order 32. I call Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh.
• Order of Business (113 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Second Stage, to adjourn at 7 p.m. tonight, if not previously concluded; No. 18, statements re Minister for Finance's...
• Vehicle Immobilisation Regulation Bill 2010: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regulation of vehicle clamping activities on private land as part of the effective management of traffic by...
• Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (9 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Special care involves the civil detention of a child in the interest of his or her welfare and protection in a special care unit where...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Health Services: Motion (105 speeches)
  I move: "That Dáil Éireann, noting with concern: — that there are more than 46,000 adults and children on hospital waiting lists across the country, which is 5,400 patients more than last...
• Announcement by Minister for Finance on Banking of 30 September 2010: Statements (Resumed) (33 speeches)
  The state of banking has changed since I last spoke on this issue because we have been told that our growth rates will not be as predicted. The Minister for Finance and the Governor of the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
• Infectious Disease Screening Service (2 speeches)
  I am glad to have the opportunity to raise this issue and to get a response from the Government on possible changes to TB services, particularly in the Cork region and particularly in regard to...
  • Health Services (2 speeches)
    That a budget should introduce a 50 cent levy on every item prescribed for medical card holders is the unkindest cut of all. The danger is not the quantity of money involved, but the category of...
  • State Airports (3 speeches)
    I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to share time with Deputy Joe Carey. I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Shannon Airport is a vital cog in the...
  • Afforestation Programme (2 speeches)
    Deputy Carey mentioned the five-year plan which is necessary in any kind of industry especially in one such as forestry. I tried to bring this matter into focus and to the attention of the...