Dáil debates

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Appointments to State Boards (45 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach his plans to reform the manner in which persons are appointed to State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5744/11]
  • Constitutional Convention (12 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline details for the Programme for Government commitment to establish a constitutional convention; the legislative basis intended for the...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Fiscal Policy (8 speeches)
    Question 30: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of his previous comments that Ireland's debt position could become unsustainable and in view of all the economic data currently available...
  • Banking Sector (8 speeches)
    Question 31: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review being taken by the Central Bank into the remuneration policies and practices of credit institutions; if this...
• Departmental Officials' Remuneration (16 speeches)
  Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide the names of the most highly paid officials in his Department over the past three years; the basic salaries paid to them; the...
  • Fiscal Policy (8 speeches)
    Question 33: To ask the Minister for Finance the expected cost for the remainder of 2011 and for each of 2012 and 2013 of the planned jobs initiative; and if this cost will be met by...
  • Commissions of Investigation (8 speeches)
    Question 34: To ask the Minister for Finance the process whereby the nominees as members of the expert investigation team to assist the Nyberg Commission were made; the person who made the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Euro Plus Pact (12 speeches)
    Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the pact for the Euro agreed at the recent meeting of EU heads of State; the implications for member States in terms of...
  • Bank Guarantee Scheme (12 speeches)
    Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance the job description and scope of work given to each of the public interest directors appointed by the State to banks which have received State...
• 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 (27 speeches)
  The Taoiseach will be aware of the latest data showing manufacturing activity continues to grow and has just reached its second highest level in 11 years. At the same time, the enterprise...
• Order of Business (52 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 5, statements on suicide prevention (resumed). It is also proposed, not notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn...
• Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (24 speeches)
  Deputy Connaughton is sharing time with Deputies Mulherin and Kyne.
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Residential Mortgage Debt: Motion (18 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises that: — the burden of bank recapitalisation severely limits the capacity of the Government to positively lead this country out of recession and back to...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  • International Terrorism (2 speeches)
    It concerns me greatly that a pipe bomb was found in my home town of Trim two weeks ago. The bomb detonated and caused some damage to the Wellington monument and to nearby houses. Is the...
  • School Transport (2 speeches)
    I apologise for not being available to speak earlier. The changes to the primary school transport scheme announced in the 2011 budget is having an effect on families and local school...
  • Animal Welfare (2 speeches)
    I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this issue. The proposal of Bord na gCon to set up a racing franchise and export Irish greyhounds to the People's Republic of China has given rise...
  • Accident and Emergency Services (2 speeches)
    In recent times serious concern has been expressed by the local community and staff members about aspects of the service provided by Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. There have been consistent...