Dáil debates
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (38 speeches)
One of the hallmarks of the Cowen Government has been undue delays in making decisions, which has cost taxpayers a lot of money. On the recapitalisation of the banks, the Government delayed on...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
Constitutional Issues
- Constitutional Issues (11 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of The Sullivan Review of the Office of the Attorney General of June 2006; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Cabinet Committees (46 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the reasons the Cabinet sub-Committee on Climate Change did not meet as planned on 6 October 2010; when this Committee is to meet next. [38721/10]
- Tribunals of Inquiry (14 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if his sanction was sought for the recent appointment by the Moriarty Tribunal of a new counsel to the Tribunal; the basis on which any sanction was given; the...
- Official Engagements (30 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he has received an agenda for the December meeting of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41189/10]
- Order of Business (164 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 6, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates [Votes 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 32, 34, 37 and 38]; No. 7, motion re referral of Supplementary Estimates [Votes...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2010: Leave to Introduce (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, 2010:– Vote 19 — Justice and Law...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2010: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
Molaim: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2010, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Social Welfare Acts, to confer certain functions relating to employment schemes and related schemes and programmes on the Minister for Social...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an dara huair." In the current economic and financial crisis the Government's main priorities must be to restore stability to the public finances and to deal with...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions. (0 speeches)
Tourism Promotion
- Tourism Promotion (24 speeches)
Question 21: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the action she is taking to alleviate the downward trend in tourism figures with nearly 900,000 fewer visitors to Ireland to date...
- Expenditure Programme (8 speeches)
Question 22: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport in view of the implications of the recommendations of the Report on the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure...
- Company Closures (6 speeches)
Question 23: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport her views on the suggestion that one restaurant is closing every day; her plans to combat this collapse in our restaurant sector;...
- Arts Funding (6 speeches)
Question 24: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if she will detail in tabular form the annual percentage change in funding in real terms, taking account of inflation, of the...
- National Aquatic Centre (9 speeches)
Question 25: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport when she expects the full legal costs of the VAT case involving the National Aquatic Centre will be determined; if she expects...
- Other Questions. (0 speeches)
Departmental Staff
- Departmental Staff (10 speeches)
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the number of persons working in her Department, the number with express responsibility for culture and the arts; and if she will...
- Tourism Industry (16 speeches)
Question 27: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if she has held discussions with the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government with regard to the burden of rates...
- London 2012 Olympics (15 speeches)
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport in view of the expenditure of €114,000 on a consultants report on the potential economic benefits of the London 2012 Olympics,...
- Film Industry Development (6 speeches)
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if she has received representations from the film industry regarding the extension of Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act,...
- Tourism Industry (12 speeches)
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the progress made on the implementation of the Tourism Renewal Group report recommendations since the last meeting of the group;...
- 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 James Bannon - the need...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (87 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010 and has made amendments thereto.
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2010: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
Acting Chairman: The Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Sport, Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for Public...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (55 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Noonan on Tuesday, 23 November 2010:
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
Fiscal Policy
- Fiscal Policy (2 speeches)
I thank the Acting Chairman and welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy Killeen, to the Chamber. The Minister is from County Clare and this issue is of specific relevance and importance to...
- Funding for Spinal Surgery (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter in regard to an urgently needed spinal procedure on behalf of a patient in my constituency of Longford Westmeath. The procedure...
- Irish Red Cross (2 speeches)
I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of raising this urgent matter regarding the management of the Irish Red Cross, particularly the dismissal case of Mr. Noel Wardick....
