Dáil debates
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (112 speeches)
Before I call Deputy Martin, I remind those involved that they have two minutes to ask questions, the Taoiseach has three minutes to reply and one minute is allowed for supplementary questions.
- Introduction of New Member (2 speeches)
The Clerk of the Dáil made the following announcement:
- Order of Business (77 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 14, statements on European Council in Brussels; and No. 15, statements on the development in the eurozone. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders,...
- Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2011: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision to empower the Financial Services Ombudsman to report on investigations and adjudications of regulated...
- Family Home Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable the Court to have regard to various, cited matters when determining whether to grant or refuse an application for...
- Scrap and Precious Metal Dealers Bill 2011: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the law as it relates to the purchasing, selling, trading, consignment selling, or otherwise transferring for value,...
- European Council: Statements (118 speeches)
I am happy to have this early opportunity to brief the House on the outcome of the most recent meeting of the European Council and of the Euro Summit that took place in Brussels on Wednesday...
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (1 speech)
It is like coming to the cinema long ago, the big picture was first and we are back to the cartoons now, with no offence to Deputy Michael McGrath. We will do out best. I welcome the opportunity...
- Priority Questions (1 speech)
It is unfortunate that some Deputies were caught off guard in regard to Priority Questions. It was only agreed at a late stage last week that the Dáil would sit today. Sinn Féin Deputies have...
- Milk Quota (4 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the progress he has made on the issue of a European wide milk quota to alleviate the pressure of a super levy on dairy...
- Fishing Rights (4 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine in view of the national adult nutrition survey carried out by an Irish university and funded by him that reported that too...
- Common Agricultural Policy (4 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his negotiating position in relation to the 2014 reference year and 2011 activation clause set out in Commissioner Ciolos'...
- Grant Payments (54 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will confirm that in view of the fact that a farmer may only include land which they own, rents or leases in their...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Common Agricultural Policy (6 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the degree to which he intends to seek support for his position and proposals on Common Agriculture Policy reform throughout...
- Agricultural Development (11 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his proposals for the future development and extension of the beef, lamb, pig, meat, poultry and dairy sectors in this...
- Control of Noxious Weeds (5 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that lands under the control of every county council and many town councils are...
- Dairy Sector (32 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the steps he will take to support the development of a regionally balanced dairy sector post 2014; and if he will make a...
- Food Labelling (13 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the implementation of country of origin labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
- 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)
- Thalidomide Survivors (4 speeches)
It is 50 years since a pregnancy drug called thalidomide went spectacularly wrong. The word "thalidomide" entered the dictionary, referring to an unthinking and risky approach to medicines which...
- Dental Care (4 speeches)
I acknowledge the presence in the House of the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall. I wish her well in her role. Like other Deputies, since I was elected my attention has been drawn by a number...
- General Government Debt (4 speeches)
It does not give me any pleasure to raise this issue, which can only be described as a humiliating schoolboy error committed by the Department of Finance in the calculation of Ireland's official...
- Bank Guarantee Scheme (13 speeches)
I think it is fair to say there is agreement across the House that there is no moral or legal obligation on us to pay the bond due to be paid today by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation...
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (4 speeches)
The Minister has seven minutes remaining in his contribution. He is being kept busy today.
- Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (1 speech)
Before calling on Deputy McGrath, I would like to formally welcome Mr. John McCallister, MLA, from the Ulster Unionist Party, who is in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. He is very welcome.
- Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (78 speeches, 3 comments)
I thank the Minister for his opening remarks on this critical issue. At a time of deepening crisis across the eurozone, which is spreading beyond it to the global economy, it is appropriate that...
- Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
- Social Welfare Code: Motion (20 speeches)
I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognises that the social welfare budget trebled from 2000 – 2010 and forms a vital safety net for vulnerable members of the community and those adversely...
