Dáil debates

Wednesday, 12 January 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (9 speeches)
  I call a quorum.
  • Banking Sector (32 speeches)
    Question 64: To ask the Minister for Finance the current state of affairs at Allied Irish Banks; the implications of State ownership for members of the bank's board of directors; if he proposes...
  • EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support (8 speeches)
    Question 63: To ask the Minister for Finance his understanding of his commitment in the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support for Ireland actions to be completed by end Q3 2011 that he will...
  • State Banking Sector (6 speeches)
    Question 65: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain the statement by the EU Commission that Anglo Irish Bank will receive a guarantee covering certain off balance sheet liabilities...
  • Job Losses (8 speeches)
    Question 66: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the elevated level of business closures and job losses in 2010 particularly in the retail and domestic services sectors, the...
  • Fiscal Policy (22 speeches)
    Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance the full extent to which he, the Governor of the Central Bank and the Regulator are in ongoing dialogue with the EU Commission, the International...
  • Fiscal Policy (4 speeches)
    Question 69: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will set out the total 2011 contribution expected from the pension levy and from the recently introduced levy on public service pensions; if...
  • Bank Guarantee Scheme (19 speeches)
    Question 70: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the net exposure of the National Asset Management Agency and the credit institutions supported by the Eligible Liabilities Guarantee to...
  • Flood Relief (20 speeches)
    Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to address the summer flooding in the Shannon Callows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48334/10]
  • Credit Institutions Legislation (10 speeches)
    Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance if he and the Governor of the Central Bank have had any discussions with the European Central Bank on their concerns regarding certain provisions of...
• Leaders' Questions (132 speeches)
  Before starting with Leaders' Questions, as Members will know, we have three Opposition party leaders, Deputies Kenny, Gilmore and Ó Caoláin. As they have seven minutes each, I respectfully...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  State Boards
  • State Boards (37 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of vacancies that exist on the boards of the agencies and other bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Freedom of Information (24 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the number of freedom of information requests received by him in November 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46020/10]
  • Departmental Staff (166 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach the reason recruitment to the position of advisory counsel in the Office of the Attorney General is restricted to barristers and the reason, in particular...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Resolution of the Dáil of 7th July, 2010, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
• Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (25 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Water Utilities: Motion (66 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognises the social and economic hardship caused by water restrictions and disruptions for families and local businesses; — recognises that an inefficient,...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Swimming Pool Projects
  • Swimming Pool Projects (4 speeches, 1 comment)
    The potential closure of St. Enda's swimming pool and sports complex is an important issue for the southside of Limerick city and particularly for the people of South Hill. Intensive discussions...
  • Private Health Insurance (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important matter. The announcement by the VHI of an increase in premia of between 15% and 45% from 1 February is a major...
  • Fishing Industry Development (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter, which I genuinely feel is of national importance. If resolved, it could contribute towards the regeneration of many coastal...
  • Pigmeat Sector (3 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to address this subject. Bord Bia issued a press release today to welcome the increase of agricultural output sales to €8 billion, with meat and livestock increasing...