Dáil debates
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (75 speeches)
The Taoiseach is aware that the programme for Government contains clear promises on budget matters. It declares, "We will open up the budget process to the full glare of public scrutiny in a way...
- Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (4 speeches)
Ba mhaith liom cead a lorg an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan Ordú 32 chun déileáil leis an gnó práinneach agus rí-thábhachtach seo a leanas, the urgent need for the Government to mark...
- Order of Business (38 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re tribunal of inquiry into the fatal shootings of Chief Superintendent Harry Breen and Superintendent Robert Buchanan; and No. 3, Ministers and Secretaries...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- European Council Meetings (41 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach his priorities for the next meeting of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11457/11]
- Departmental Staff (23 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he has assigned special responsibility for particular tasks to individual advisers in his office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11568/11]
- Official Engagements (17 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline his discussions with the US President Barack Obama during his recent visit here. [12830/11]
- Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (10 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March 2005, pursuant to the...
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a department of state to be known, in the Irish language, as An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe or, in the English language,...
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill before us is the first step towards creation of a revitalised and customer-focused public service and towards placing a stronger focus...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Tourism Promotion (6 speeches)
Question 25: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will outline in further detail the proposal in the jobs initiative that the Dublin Airport Authority will rebate...
- Departmental Programmes (10 speeches)
Question 26: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the progress made in the process to decide on which of the three major capital projects BXD, Metro North or Dart Underground,...
- Harbours and Piers (10 speeches)
Question 27: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to develop Dun Laoghaire Harbour as a vital public amenity for the people of Dun Laoghaire; and if he will make a...
- Departmental Funding (4 speeches)
Question 28: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the amount of the €75million provided for transport projects under the jobs initiative that was reallocated from existing...
- Tourism Promotion (4 speeches)
Question 29: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to maximise the tourist dividend from the Titanic anniversary in 2012; the budget available to promote the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Ports and Harbours (11 speeches)
Question 30: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will consider a transfer of ownership of a building (details supplied) from the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dun...
- Tourism Promotion (4 speeches)
Question 31: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on the decision of Fáilte Ireland to reduce funding to the Derry visitors and convention bureau in view of the...
- Sports Capital Programme (7 speeches)
Question 32: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will elaborate on his comments regarding the sports capital programme delivered to the recent GAA Congress [9561/11]
- Sport and Recreational Development (18 speeches)
Question 33: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council to ensure that the process is not only...
- Swimming Pool Projects (6 speeches)
Question 36: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the projects that remain outstanding in the swimming pool programme; the stages the outstanding projects are at; if swimming...
- Air Services (11 speeches)
Question 37: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that recently closed air routes to Ireland are reopened and that new routes are opened, in order to...
- Road Safety (6 speeches)
Question 39: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the reason for the recent Road Safety Authority campaign highlighting risks to cyclists on the road when Dublin City Council...
- National Car Test (14 speeches)
Question 40: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if, in view of the recent scandal regarding a culture of bribing at some National Car Test garages, if he will be conducting a...
- Rural Transport Scheme (6 speeches)
Question 41: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans to maintain and extend the rural transport scheme; the timescale for same; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Sports Capital Programme (14 speeches)
Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the backlog of payments now due in respect of grants awarded to sports clubs with a breakdown by project and Dáil...
- Rail and Road Network (9 speeches)
Question 43: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the development of the western rail corridor, and the Galway outer bypass. [13682/11]
- 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 Terence Flanagan - the...
- Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (60 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Government and Oireachtas Reform: Motion (Resumed) (58 speeches, 1 comment)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Murphy on Tuesday, 31 May 2011:
- Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
- Motor Taxation (2 speeches)
A parliamentary question I asked of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, on 25 May uncovered two rather startling pieces of information. First,...
- School Curriculum (2 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. The specific issue I wish to raise is that of higher level mathematics in the leaving certificate. Mathematics is a very...
- Departmental Offices (2 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to give consideration to a plea from a group of farmers in the east Clare area to retain the Teagasc office as a...
- Job Losses (3 speeches)
In three months, 102 people from Dundalk will be out of work. The announcement was made last Friday by the Vodafone company. Of the 102 people, 82 work for Rigney Dolphin which provides...
