Dáil debates

Thursday, 9 June 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Order of Business (37 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 8b, motion re appointment of members to committees, No. 8c, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the report by the Minister...
• Visit of Chinese Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a cead míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a parliamentary...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (86 speeches)
  I wish to ask about legislation, but I will preface my remarks by saying we should pay tribute to those vulnerable workers who brought the scandal of Rostrevor and what was happening to our...
• Appointment of Members to Committees: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the following members be appointed to the Committee of Public Accounts: Deputies Paul J. Connaughton, John Deasy, Paschal Donohoe, Anne Ferris, Simon Harris, Michael McCarthy, Mary...
• Ministerial Report: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2010, copies of which were laid...
• Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
  I move THAT Part 9, which provides for levies, of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999) and Chapters 1, 2 and 2A, which provide for occupational pension schemes, retirement...
• Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (155 speeches)
  NEW SECTION
• Fair Deal Scheme: Statements (60 speeches)
  I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to address the House on the nursing homes support scheme. I am aware of the anxiety caused to older people and their families by the...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Proposed Legislation (14 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he had discussions on the Duffy/Walsh report on reforming the wage setting mechanism; if he has agreed a common approach;...
  • Enterprise Support Services (6 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he has a State wide policy for small business; if he has developed a State wide comprehensive entrepreneurial development...
  • Employment Rights (6 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he will introduce legislation to compel all employers to recognise the right of the trade unions to negotiate on behalf of...
  • Copyright Protection (5 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he will consider introducing a differential rates scheme for all local authorities that will ensure profitable...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Employment Rights (8 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the way he envisages the local collective agreement alternative to joint labour committees will operate in practice; his...
  • European Space Programme (6 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he is committing any funding to the European Space Programme; and the cost of such funding to the State per year since...
  • Departmental Responsibilities (10 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the division of responsibilities between his Department and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to trade...
  • Business Regulation (32 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he consulted with the Department of An Taoiseach on his proposals on wage reform before they were presented to the social...
  • County Enterprise Boards (9 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation his plans to change lending practices within banks towards giving credit to businesses on the basis of their health and...
• 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 need...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  • State Airports (2 speeches)
    The matter I wish to raise on the Adjournment is the need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to introduce an inspection regime at Shannon Airport to ensure that the integrity of Irish...
  • Fisheries Protection (2 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me time to discuss an important issue, namely, the need for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to expedite a review of the...
  • Hospital Services (2 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for agreeing to take this Adjournment matter. Athlone district hospital, as it was known, is now a care centre for the elderly but it encompasses physiotherapy,...