Dáil debates

Thursday, 6 October 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (106 speeches)
  The private pension levy is already causing severe hardship for pensioners and will have a major effect on pensioners in the future. The pensioners from Tara Mines who protested outside the...
• Order of Business (144 speeches, 1 comment)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 4, Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is...
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport, in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that...
• Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to give effect to Article 1 of the Agreement on the Application of Article 65 of the Convention on the Grant of European Patents, done at London on 17 October 2000; to amend...
• Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On a personal note, as this is the first legislation I have introduced as a Minister of State, I wish to say it is a privilege to be able to do...
• Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation under Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and 82A(6)(a).
• 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 Dessie Ellis - housing...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Vocational Education Committees (6 speeches)
    This is the first time I have availed of the new topical issue system. It is good that it allows for an exchange of views. I am raising the matter of the designation of headquarter locations in...
  • Motor Tax Collection (4 speeches)
    I ask the Minister to undertake a review of the present system for the collection of motor tax, which I argue is an antiquated one. Given the current financial environment, every Department, as...
  • Air Accident Investigations (4 speeches)
    I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important matter in the Chamber today. Next Wednesday will mark the second anniversary of a dark day in the lives of two decent families, because...
  • Social and Affordable Housing (4 speeches)
    I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise the matter of home loans acquired through local authorities to buy a house under the shared ownership scheme, the...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Milk Quota (4 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he has raised the issue of a European wide milk quota rather than a national quota in view of the fact that the European...
  • Common Fisheries Policy (5 speeches)
    Before dealing with Question No. 2, I am giving Deputy Martin Ferris permission to question the Minister, although it is, strictly speaking, outside the rules to do so. Priority Questions are...
  • Direct Payment Schemes (5 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will maintain the current level of funding to REP scheme, agri-environment options scheme and the disadvantaged areas...
  • Common Agricultural Policy (4 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views that the option to use 2011 as the basis year for eligibility under the new common agricultural policy would be...
  • Veterinary Fees (6 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he has any proposals to cap the fees paid by farmers to veterinarians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Coillte Assets (6 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views on the sale of Coillte's assets as part of NewERA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27950/11]
  • Milk Quota (5 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his views that Ireland could be over quota in the new 2011 - 2012 milk quota year; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Food Harvest 2020 (2 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on the targets agreed in Food Harvest 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
  • Departmental Schemes (4 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will commit to maintaining funding for all the main farm schemes in Budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Farm Safety (6 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on the recent initiatives in which he has been involved; and his views on the increased...
  • Fishing Industry Development (4 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his plans to safeguard, develop and promote fishing and allied industries here in 2012; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Animal Welfare (2 speeches)
    Question 12: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will introduce the new Animal Health and Welfare Bill. [27913/11]
  • Common Fisheries Policy (5 speeches)
    Question 13: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food his priorities in relation to the reform of the common fisheries policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
  • Ministerial Responsibilities (7 speeches)
    Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on his meeting with EU Fisheries Commissioner, Maria Damanaki and their discussions on the...