Dáil debates

Tuesday, 20 September 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Garda Strength (17 speeches)
      Question 53: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on proposals prepared by the Garda Commissioner in relation to the potential retirement of 1,200 gardaí before February...
    • Proposed Legislation (6 speeches)
      Question 55: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he considers it necessary to amend the combined terms of section 19 and the Schedule to the Criminal Justice Act 2011 whereby all...
    • Legal Aid Service (5 speeches)
      Question 56: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on discussions his officials have had with the Incorporated Law Society in relation to fees for the criminal legal aid...
    • Courts Service (6 speeches)
      Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline on the proposed upgrade of the ICT system for the courts as well as the appointment of approved persons as receivers in...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Legal Aid Service (4 speeches)
      Question 58: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of interns recruited by the Legal Aid Board under the job bridge scheme; the location of same; and the delays in accessing a...
    • Prison Inspection Reports (6 speeches)
      Question 59: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the recommendations and demands made by Judge Michael Reilly, the Inspector of Prisons in his report on the 30 May 2011 in relation to...
    • Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to ensure a more focused multi agency approach to tackling mid level drug dealers at a localised level throughout the State...
    • Commercial Rents (9 speeches)
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the issue of upward only rent reviews on existing commercial leases; when we can expect a proposal from him; and...
    • Garda Operations (6 speeches)
      Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average response times for callouts by the gardaí in each district within the Cork City division; and if he will make a statement...
    • Garda Vetting Service (6 speeches)
      Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to increase the efficiency of the garda vetting unit in preparation for a greater workload and remit in the near future; and...
    • Garda Deployment (6 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Commissioner is required to produce service level agreements; if so, the role population figures, existing crime rates and...
  • Leaders' Questions (80 speeches)
    Based on the figures in the four year plan produced last year, the Taoiseach made a number of very clear and specific promises to the people. Before, during and after the general election, he...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Appointments (100 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he has, following the appointment of the Second Secretary to his Department, given instructions relating to amending his Department's role in European...
    • Freedom of Information (88 speeches)
      Question 14: To ask the Taoiseach the number of Freedom of Information requests he has received from members of the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he has examined these in terms of policy or...
    • Departmental Expenditure (37 speeches)
      Question 16: To ask the Taoiseach the amount he spent on thevisits here of Queen Elizabeth II of England and the President of the United States of America visit; the amount of that spent on...
    • Programme for Government (79 speeches)
      Question 17: To ask the Taoiseach if he plans to publish a revised Programme for Government. [21195/11]
  • Order of Business (129 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 14, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages; No. a11, motion re statement for...
  • Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
    I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Tony McLoughlin - the...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • School Curriculum (6 speeches)
      It often comes as a big surprise to parents to discover how the education system works and the manner in which it is structured. While the Department pays teachers' salaries, the latter are not...
    • EU Directives (8 speeches)
      First, what is the position on the fines ordered against Ireland by the European Court of Justice in November 2008 and what are the legal costs associated with the case and the subsequent...
    • Water Charges (6 speeches)
      I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to discuss the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on water leakage. I am sharing time with Deputy Mick...
    • Planning Issues (8 speeches)
      I wish to share time with Deputy Seán Kenny.
  • An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (Fiosruithe Thithe an Oireachtais) 2011: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha / Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 speeches)
    Before Committee Stage commences, I would like to deal with a procedural matter relating to Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording...
  • Statement for Information of Voters in relation to the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011: Motion (1 speech)
    Tairgim: "GO ndéanfar an ráiteas a leagtar amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar fhaisnéis do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i...
  • European Financial Stability Facility and the Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to further facilitate, in the public interest, the financial stability of the European Union and the safeguarding of the financial stability of the Euro Area as a whole and...
  • European Financial Stability Facility and the Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (4 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for agreeing to discuss the European Financial Stability Facility and the Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011 today...
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
  • ESB and Disposal of State Assets: Motion (36 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognises that the ESB is self-financing, has paid €1.2 billion in dividends over the last nine years and contributed €2.2 billion to the Irish economy...
  • European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (33 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."