Dáil debates
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Middle East Peace Process (6 speeches)
Question 41: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether there will be discussions between Israel and Palestine; when these will take place; and if...
- Overseas Development Aid (10 speeches)
Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that the relatively limited damage done by the drought in Kenya and Ethiopia can be attributed to his...
- Overseas Missions (8 speeches)
Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade nothing the UN Resolution 2009 of 16 September, that the UN proposes to establish a three month support mission to...
- Official Engagements (4 speeches)
Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of bilateral meetings he has held at EU level; the issues that were discussed; and if he will make a...
- Overseas Development Aid (8 speeches)
Question 45: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that while the principles contained in the White Paper on Irish Aid remain valid, greater transparency and...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Africa Strategy (5 speeches)
Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the recently published Africa Strategy, initiated by the former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, will...
- Trade Relations (9 speeches)
Question 47: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he and or his Department directly or through the Irish embassy abroad and in conjunction with...
- International Agreements (10 speeches)
Question 48: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will define the state of his preparation in advance of the Rio Summit in 2012 and the Millennium Development...
- Diplomatic Representation (6 speeches)
Question 49: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if embassies are going to be strategically located to emerging markets in 2012 in order that Irish products and...
- Undocumented Irish in the United States (8 speeches)
Question 50: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date on addressing the issue of undocumented Irish in the U.S.; and if he will make a statement...
- Trade Relations (7 speeches)
Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent of trade relations with Turkey; the way trade relations are progressing; his views that the potential...
- Middle East Peace Process (8 speeches)
Question 52: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, following his declaration of support for the Palestinian application for membership of the United Nations, he...
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on Finance has completed its consideration of the Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011 and has made amendments thereto. The Select...
- Leaders' Questions (55 speeches)
I ask the Taoiseach to be up-front with the Dáil and the people about a very fundamental issue. I was very surprised last week when it emerged, and was confirmed, that the publication of the...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Inter-Faith Dialogue (14 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the steps he has taken to continue the dialogue with churches and other faith communities begun by his predecessors; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Departmental Correspondence (8 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach if he has had any contact with or from the Vatican or the catholic church in Ireland regarding his statement in Dáil Éireann of the 20 July 2011 in relation...
- Northern Ireland Issues (43 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach if he has had any contact with political leaders in the North since Dáil Éireann went into recess in July [23771/11]
- Official Engagements (33 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Taoiseach his contacts with the British Prime Minister since Dáil Éireann rose on 22 July 2011. [24423/11]
- Order of Business (15 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re by-election for Dublin West; and No. 1, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad] - Second Stage. Private Members' business shall be No. 28, motion re...
- 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 James Bannon - the need...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Vocational Education Committees (8 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me an opportunity to discuss this important topical issue, namely, the need for the Minister for Education and Skills to give urgent consideration to...
- Social Welfare Appeals (4 speeches)
In addition to the privilege of being elected to this House, I have been afforded the honour and privilege of serving as Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on social protection. In the latter role and...
- Family Support Services (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise what many people see as an important issue. I hope the Minister of State will share that view. We were all absolutely shocked when we heard...
- Issue of Writ: Dublin West By-election (10 speeches)
I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil...
- Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (13 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill I am introducing today will act as another key element in the transformation of road user culture in Ireland. It is more than 50 years...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (132 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognises that, through supporting local businesses and services, Army barracks are an integral part of the local economy in the towns in which they are based;...
