Dáil debates
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (69 speeches)
When the Taoiseach downgraded yesterday's announcement from a jobs budget to a jobs initiative, one of the effects was that the Dáil and the general public were given only a fraction of the...
- Order of Business (111 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 6, statements on the jobs initiative 2011 (resumed). Private Members' Business shall be No. 3, Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill 2011 – Second Stage...
- Spent Convictions Bill 2011: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide that certain convictions may be regarded as spent for certain purposes where the convicted person has not been...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Ministerial Staff (15 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of political advisors working in his Department; and the total cost of same. [8371/11]
- Church-State Dialogue (15 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he will continue the dialogue with churches and other faith communities begun by his predecessors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
- Official Engagements (62 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the talks he has held with Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy which he mentioned in his London speech of 18 April 2011 [9558/11]
- Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (24 speeches)
The jobs initiative announced yesterday is a clear statement that the new Government has a new approach to the economic crisis. This jobs package demonstrates the new Government has done more in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Cultural Tourism (4 speeches)
Question 27: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport in view of the significant contribution of the arts and cultural sectors to tourism here and the arts and cultural sectors...
- Cinema Closure (8 speeches)
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his plans to address the situation in which the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin 8, has been closed due to large increases in rent...
- Commemorative Events (6 speeches)
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport in view of the statement in the Programme for Government to develop a cultural plan for future commemorative events such as...
- Tax Code (4 speeches)
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his future proposals in relation to section 481 - film relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10947/11]
- Arts for Young People (7 speeches)
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport in view of the achievement of a group of Irish teenagers being awarded the title Most Promising Young Artists, in the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- NAMA Portfolio (12 speeches)
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if he has given any consideration yet to a commitment in the Programme for Government to identify buildings in National Asset...
- Heritage Sites (14 speeches)
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the assistance he will give the Office of Public Works and Donegal County Council in their joint promotion of the Grianán of...
- Cultural Institutions (4 speeches)
Question 34: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the date on which he will commence a review of the opening times of our cultural institutions; and the date which this review...
- Job Creation (9 speeches)
Question 35: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the extent to which he has had discussions with the various stakeholders in the public and private sectors with a view to...
- Irish Heritage Trust (3 speeches)
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the funding made available to the Irish Heritage Trust each year since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on...
- Cultural Events (9 speeches)
Question 38: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his plans to extend the culture night event to other cities on the next occasion that it is held; and if he will make a...
- National Cultural Institutions (6 speeches)
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the number of institutions that fall within his remit; the number of these institutions that have defibrillators; the number...
- Heritage Fund (7 speeches)
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the amount allocated to the heritage fund for each year of the years from 2007 to 2010 and to date in 2011; the purposes for...
- Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (106 speeches, 2 comments)
On Thursday, 24 February, my canvass team was tired, worn out and tense, the weather was not ideal and there were only hours to go before election day. One of my sons, who was out of a job at...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill 2011: Second Stage (resumed) (19 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
- Official Engagements (5 speeches)
Could we have order for the Adjournment debate, please? I ask Members to continue their conversations outside the Chamber and to allow some time for the Adjournment.
- Consular Assistance (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me this opportunity to raise a matter of great concern and sadness on behalf of the Fitzpatrick family of 61 Shannon Park, Portumna, County Galway. I...
- Garda Investigations (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for the Adjournment debate. Yesterday, Mr. Justice Kelly issued a decision in the High Court refusing to sanction an application for a six...
- Child Care Services (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, to the House. I raise this matter as the provision of support services to people at risk is...
