Dáil debates

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.00 p.m.
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Diplomatic Representation (6 speeches)
      Question 60: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated yearly savings of the closure of the embassy to the Holy See; if he will reconsider the closure of the...
    • Middle East Peace Process (6 speeches)
      Question 61: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he still believes, as he stated to Dail Éireann on 13 July 2011, that the continuing Israeli military occupation...
    • International Debt Relief (10 speeches)
      Question 62: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the joint review of Ireland's international debt policy by his Department and the Department of...
    • Foreign Conflicts (6 speeches)
      Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken in conjunction with the European External Action Services to bring an end to the nascent...
    • Human Rights Issues (9 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he accepts the evidence presented by Amnesty International and others that Shannon Airport has been used as a...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • European Union Values (9 speeches)
      Question 65: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he undertakes any activities in conjunction with the EU representation in Ireland to promote EU values here; the...
    • OSCE Chairmanship (6 speeches)
      Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the preparations for Ireland's chairmanship of the OSCE; when the chairmanship was confirmed;...
    • Armenian Elections (5 speeches)
      Question 67: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken or actions in conjunction with the EU to ensure that the upcoming elections in Armenia will...
    • Human Rights Issues (10 speeches)
      Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress he made during his recent trip to Israel in relation to the blockade of the Gaza strip; and if he will...
    • Diplomatic Representation (4 speeches)
      Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of money he estimates it will cost to have a Dublin based diplomatic representation to the Holy See; the...
  • Leaders' Questions (57 speeches)
    Of the 769,000 residential mortgages in the State approximately 71,000 or 9% are now in arrears of more than 90 days and more than 53,000 of these are in arrears of more than 180 days. By...
  • Other Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • European Council Meetings (144 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details of all documents he has tabled for consideration at the European Council meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...
  • Order of Business (125 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 12, statements on intercountry adoption (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or the Order of the Dáil of 26 January 2012, that the...
  • 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 Simon Harris - the...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Social Insurance (10 speeches)
      I did not anticipate we would be discussing this issue here on 21 February because the impression was given that it was off the agenda. It was an initial proposal by the Minister for Social and...
    • Higher Education Grants (4 speeches)
      I am delighted to raise this issue of importance in my constituency and, I am sure, across the country. It has been raised time and again by a number of my constituents who are affected by it....
    • Leader Programmes (5 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic as it is very important. I ask the Minister to consider re-opening funding for the agrifood and horticulture sectors under Leader funding. This...
    • Dublin Regeneration Project (7 speeches)
      Last week Dublin City Council decided to close a construction project site at the old St. Michael's Estate in Inchicore. That decision was unwarranted and will have serious repercussions for the...
  • Inter-Country Adoption: Statements (Resumed) (25 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and ask Deputy O'Donovan to resume the debate. There are four minutes remaining on his slot.
  • Private Members' Business. Health Services: Motion (164 speeches)
    I move: That Dáil Éireann: — recognising that since 1997 life expectancy has risen by 5.3 years for men to 78.7 years, and 4.5 years for women to 83.2 years; — confirming that between 1997...