Dáil debates

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 14.00 p.m.
  • Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Crime Statistics (10 speeches)
      Question 60: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the preliminary crime statistics in respect of 2011, broken down by category; his views on the number of burglaries and his plans for...
    • Criminal Prosecutions (11 speeches)
      Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the UN fundamental human rights instruments to which this State has signed up make it...
    • Magdalene Laundries (8 speeches)
      Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the ongoing investigation into the Magdalene Laundry; in particular, if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the...
    • Proposed Legislation (8 speeches)
      Question 64: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to update and consolidate legislation regarding crimes that are racially or ethnically motivated; and the steps he has taken...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Proposed Legislation (3 speeches)
      The working group on a court of appeal recommended in 2008 that a court of appeal be established by way of constitutional amendment. While the Court of Criminal Appeal has existed under...
    • Garda Operations (6 speeches)
      Question 66: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget allocation for the Garda Mounted Unit for the year 2012. [13912/12]
    • Proposed Legislation (4 speeches)
      Question 67: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for enacting legislation allowing for same sex marriage within the term of this Government. [13898/12]
    • Asylum Support Services (13 speeches)
      Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to conduct a value for money review of expenditure on direct provision accommodation; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Residency Permits (6 speeches)
      Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ensure protection for migrant women from domestic violence by introducing formal immigration rules for the granting of...
  • Leaders' Questions (81 speeches)
    Everyone in this House agrees that public service broadcasting is a central part of a democratic society and RTE has served Ireland well over the 50 years since its foundation. However, a...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Cabinet Sub-committee Meetings (77 speeches)
      Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach the number of times the Cabinet sub Committee on Health has met since the beginning of January 2012. [7940/12]
    • IFSC Clearing House Group (40 speeches)
      Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the number of times in the past year that the IFSC Clearing House Group has met; the issues that were discussed; the actions that have been taken as a result;...
  • Order of Business (201 speeches)
    It is proposed to take Nos. 7 to 12, inclusive, motions re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the exercise by the State of the...
  • EU Regulations: Motions (1 speech, 1 comment)
    I move the following motions: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect...
  • 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 Thomas Pringle - the...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Special Educational Needs (4 speeches)
      I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for debate. I am please the Minister will attend. Sonas special junior primary school in Carrigaline, County Cork,...
    • Industrial Disputes (7 speeches)
      I raise this issue about the dispute at Eddie Stobart Limited because of two major concerns. First, the conditions under which the truck drivers work and, second, the safety of the drivers and...
    • Social Welfare Payments (8 speeches)
      Is the Minister for Social Protection not available?
    • Human Rights Issues (8 speeches)
      I am glad to hear Deputy Keating's concluding remarks to the previous matter because I thought job creation is the best way of moving people off those queues. I thank the Minister of State for...
  • Finance Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Finance Bill 2012: Report and Fiinal Stages (36 speeches)
    I understand Deputies Mac Lochlainn and McDonald have been authorised to move amendments in the name of Deputy Doherty, who cannot be with us today. The first amendment in the name of Deputy...
  • Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
    • Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (17 speeches)
      I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — the level of mortgage repayments, negative equity and mortgage arrears is imposing a significant burden on many thousands of Irish families; — the...