Dáil debates

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (101 speeches)
  Last week a completely different version of NewERA was announced. We have now learned this new version of NewERA, with the strategic investment fund, will be established as a branch of the...
• Order of Business. (130 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); and No.5, statements on the recent developments in the eurozone. It is proposed, notwithstanding...
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (32 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Fiscal Policy (21 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Finance the priority issues he intends to raise with the EU, ECB and IMF during their forthcoming mission review visit here with particular regard to the...
  • Banks Recapitalisation (6 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost to the State of the Promissory Notes to Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Nationwide Building Society including the capital repayments, the...
  • National Asset Management Agency (8 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Finance the nature and content of contracts for or employment which the National Assets Management Agency has given to individual developers to run their...
  • Mortgage Arrears (6 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the fact that he has now received the report form the group chaired by Mr. Declan Keane established to examine ways to assist persons in...
  • EU-IMF Programme (8 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Finance his negotiating position with the EU-IMF Troika in relation to the sale of State assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27641/11]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Deficit Targets (8 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is preparing his Budget 2012 on the basis of achieving a deficit of 8.6% in 2012 or if he intends to target a lower deficit percentage; and if...
  • Public Investment Projects (16 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the proposed new unit in the National Treasury Management Agency which is being established to manage shareholdings in...
  • Fiscal Policy (11 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance if any staff from his Department or within the National Treasury Management Agency, Central Bank of Ireland or other agencies have assessed or are...
  • EU Directives (4 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposed European financial transaction tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27634/11]
  • Tax Code (8 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to make changes with respect to tax issues affecting charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27642/11]
  • Public Service Pay (8 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing a new super tax to address the bonuses, generous severance packages or large pensions being paid to senior civil...
• 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 Noel Harrington - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Prison Committals (54 speeches)
    Is the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, coming to the House for this debate?
  • Illicit Trade in Tobacco (10 speeches)
    I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter, which affects the areas of health and public finances, as well as enterprise because it also affects jobs. Last Wednesday, I hosted a...
  • Job Losses (4 speeches)
    I do not want to cause any further anxiety, distress or concern to the employees of Aviva Insurance. There are concerns given some reports in newspapers of discussions that trade unions are...
  • Accident and Emergency Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the increased ratio of red headed Deputies in the Chamber. It is a nice change. I raise an important issue affecting my constituency, namely, the position at the accident and emergency...
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (106 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to update the House on recent developments in the eurozone. I participated in the Eurogroup and ECOFIN ministerial meetings in Luxembourg earlier this week. Just over...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (Resumed) (169 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Dara Calleary on Tuesday, 4 October 2011: