Dáil debates

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Visit of Israeli Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding to the business of the House I wish, on my own behalf and that of the Members of Dáil Éireann, to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to Mr. Reuven Rivlin,...
• Leaders' Questions (59 speeches)
  On behalf of my party I also welcome the Speaker of the Knesset and our guests from Israel, and I commend the Ceann Comhairle and the Speaker for initiating an important dialogue between our two...
• Order of Business (91 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 12, Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 - Order for Report Stage and Report and Final Stages; No. 13 - Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill...
• Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage (14 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 is in the name of Deputy Ferris.
• Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Fifth Stage (2 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
• Health (Provision of General Practitioners Services) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Health (Provision of General Practitioners Services) Bill 2011: Report Stage (3 speeches)
  Before we continue with proceedings, I would be obliged if, in accordance with Standing Order 140, the Chair would direct the Clerk to make a verbal correction to the text of the Bill. On page...
• Health (Provision of General Practitioners Services) Bill 2011: Fifth Stage (1 speech)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
• Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No.3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 speeches)
  To listen to employers' reactions to the Bill when it was published at the end of last year one would think it was a heroic step forward for workers. Organisations such as the Restaurants...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Gas Exploration (12 speeches, 3 comments)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he intends to develop a national policy on the extraction of onshore natural gas by hydraulic fracturing; if...
  • Bord Gáis Grid (8 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with measures being undertaken for the maintenance and safety of the Bord Gáis grid. [2888/12]
  • Energy Resources (4 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he intends forwarding an application to the European Union for State aid clearance in respect of a refit...
  • Sustainable Energy Projects (15 speeches)
    The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, administers the Better Energy programme on behalf of my Department. As I announced in the context of the budget, the Government has committed...
  • Fishing Vessel Licenses (6 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources in relation to oyster dredging licences issued recently for Lough Swilly in County Donegal, his views that it is...
• Other Questions (1 speech)
  I remind Deputies that the Minister is allowed two minutes for his initial reply and four minutes are allowed overall for supplementary questions and replies, with a one-minute limit on each...
  • Telecommunications Services (10 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the progress made by him in his talks with the telecommunications industry in the forum he established; and if...
  • Better Energy Programme (16 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the allocation for the better energy homes scheme in advance of 2011; the additional resources committed in the...
  • Television Licence Fee (13 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline discussions he has held with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local...
  • Gas Exploration (8 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department plans further research on hydraulic fracturing...
• 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 Ann Phelan -...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Financial Services Regulation (5 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. I am sure we can all agree on the crucial role credit unions play throughout the island and we are all anxious to protect that unique role...
  • Foreign Adoptions (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise the important issue of intercountry adoptions. I commend the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the excellent job she has done since taking over her...
  • Community Employment Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this matter to be discussed in the Topical Issue Debate, particularly as community employment, CE, schemes in general were raised in the Topical Issue...
  • Immigration Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise the difficulties I am experiencing, on behalf of my constituents, with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, INIS. The service is...
• Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (192 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Brendan Smith on Tuesday, 17 January 2012: