Dáil debates

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions. (0 speeches)
    Freedom of Information
    • Freedom of Information (5 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the freedom of information requests received in his Department in the past six months; and if he anticipates a change in this number for the remainder of 2011...
    • Northern Ireland Issues (15 speeches)
      Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach his policy in relation to investment in border-area infrastructure [5812/11]
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    Programmes for Government
    • Programmes for Government (11 speeches)
      Question 23: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the role he will play in implementing NewEra; the timeframe envisaged for establishing the bodies outlined in...
    • Prospecting Licences (10 speeches)
      Question 24: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when the promised review of the licensing and revenue terms governing oil and gas exploration will take place...
    • Broadcasting Services (6 speeches)
      Question 26: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide further details on the commitment in the Programme for Government to review the funding of...
    • Afforestation Programme (14 speeches)
      Question 27: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed creation of a new energy company through the merger of Coillte and Bord na...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    Programmes for Government
    • Programmes for Government (20 speeches)
      Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if the conditions to be agreed with the International Monetary Fund in order to allocate funding for NewEra, as...
    • Electricity Generation (7 speeches)
      Question 29: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 53 and 61 of 30 November 2010, the number of customers currently on the...
    • Departmental Expenditure (6 speeches)
      Question 31: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his budget and his priorities for 2011 [6650/11]
  • 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 Michael Healy-Rae - the...
  • Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
    I take the opportunity of Leaders' Questions to the Taoiseach today to raise the horrific murder of PSNI officer Ronan Kerr in Omagh at the weekend. We have our political differences but in...
  • Order of Business (71 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 5, motion re Standing Orders 26 and 36; No. 7, statements on the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr; and No. 8, Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010...
  • Standing Orders: Motion (2 speeches)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, with effect from 6 April, 2011 and until further notice in the 31st Dáil: (1) Standing Order 26 of the Standing Orders relative to...
  • Murder of PSNI Constable: Statements (15 speeches)
    Last Saturday in Omagh a despicable act was carried out which has been universally condemned in both parts of this island. It will be counter-productive to the perpetrators. I convey my utter...
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  • Bank Bailout and EU-IMF Arrangement: Motion (56 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan, Joan Collins, Stephen Donnelly, Luke Flanagan and Finian McGrath.
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    School Transport
    • School Transport (2 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating this debate on school transport and small schools in general. I acknowledge and fully appreciate the difficulties regarding this issue and the present...
    • Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
      I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss this important matter. Also, I welcome the new Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills and I wish him the...
    • Inland Waterways (2 speeches)
      Is é seo an chéad seans dom labhairt san áit seo agus ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghlacadh leis na daoine ó dháilcheantar Ghaillimh Thiar maidir leis an tacaíocht a fuair mé san...
    • Energy Prices (2 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. While the reduction in electricity prices is welcome, I would like it to be passed on to the more than 100,000 ESB customers...