Dáil debates

Thursday, 12 May 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil Under Standing Order 32 (4 speeches)
  Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32 and will call on the Deputies in the order in which they were received.
• Order of Business (150 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 6, statements on the jobs initiative 2011 (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 6 shall, if not...
• Jobs Initiative 2011: Statements (Resumed) (117 speeches)
  I strenuously disagree with those who claim this initiative is a modest programme, a start, or that it is the first step in a long road. It is none of these things. It is a mixed bag of...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (3 speeches)
  I ask the Minister to begin with Question No. 2 because Deputy Ó Cuív has not arrived.
  • Government Programmes (6 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when it is proposed to establish the New Era Programme to oversee State investment in energy, broadband,...
  • Broadcasting Services (13 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the definition of public service broadcasting used by him in allocating the resources from the television...
  • Electricity Transmission Network (8 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will re-route the Eirgrid high voltage DC cable away from the main street of Rush, County Dublin, in view...
  • Community Forum (6 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources when the next meeting of the North West Forum, Erris, is due to take place; the agenda for this meeting; if he...
  • Energy Prices (8 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on the application by An Bórd Gáis for an increase in the prices they charge to their customers; and...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Communications Masts (9 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the an Aire Cumarsáide; Fuinnimh agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha céard atá beartaithe aige i ndáil leis an 120 crann cumarsáide atá le tréigean ag RTÉ tar éis 2012; agus...
  • Electricity Generation (9 speeches, 1 comment)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his plans to increase the maximum level for consideration as micro generation to 50kw; and if he will make a...
  • Telecommunications Services (3 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his plans to improve accessibility and functionality of the metropolitan area networks in the towns of Bantry,...
  • NewERA Programme (25 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the progress made with the NEW ERA proposal since assuming office; the funds provided for same; the source of...
  • Alternative Energy Projects (7 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources in view of the nuclear reactor issue in Japan, his plans regarding the alternative energy programme; and if he...
• 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 Nicky McFadden - the...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  • School Staffing (2 speeches)
    I had the pleasure of meeting a group of employees of Clongowes Wood College last week. Approximately 80 staff are employed in non-teaching roles, for example, in the kitchen, housekeeping,...
  • Job Protection (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this major issue for discussion on the Adjournment. I raise it because of my concern for Cordil Construction, a major construction company which has...
  • Health Service Funding (2 speeches)
    I am delighted to have the opportunity to raise this matter. The HSE has made a decision to terminate the funding of Rape Crisis Network Ireland and SAFE Ireland, the national network for...