Dáil debates
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Paidir.
- Visit of Finnish Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with business I wish on my behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation from the Finnish...
- Leaders' Questions (157 speeches)
It was bad enough that the household tax was pushed through come hell or high water by 31 March, with the result that only half of households have registered for payment. Now the country is...
- Order of Business (125 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 11, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No. 12, motion re Further Revised Estimates, Votes 2 and 3; No. 4, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 9 March 2011 setting out the rota in which questions to members of the Government are to be asked, questions for oral answer,...
- Estimates for Public Services 2012 (Revised): Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, notwithstanding Standing Order 159(1) or (2) or the Order of the Dáil of 23 February 2012, the following further Revised Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31...
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (4 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to share my time with the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton.
- 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 Nicky McFadden - the...
- An Bille um an Tríochadú Leasú ar an mBunreacht (An Conradh ar Chobhsaíocht, ar Chomhordú agus ar Rialachas san Aontas Eacnamaíoch agus Airgeadaíochta) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil)Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- National Asset Management Agency (6 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the performance of the National Assets Management Agency to date; if he is confident that the agency will at least break even...
- Banks Recapitalisation (29 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide on update on the work of the Troika technical group dealing with the Anglo Irish Bank promissory note; if he will provide an...
- Legislative Programme (6 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for Finance in the context of recent comments by the IMF on the publication of its latest World economic outlook, if he is satisfied with the proposed personal...
- EU-IMF Agreement (6 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the Troika review of the Memorandum of Understanding taking place this week and if he will indicate the aspects of...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Economic Growth (11 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether GDP will grow by 1.3% this year; his response to the Fiscal Advisory Council who doubt that this figure will be reached; and the...
- Fiscal Policy (8 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to the taxation of diesel, if he will consider or has considered the introduction of specific measures to support the haulage industry,...
- Banks Recapitalisation (43 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the ongoing negotiations with the ECB on the repayment schedule of the promissory notes; and if he will make a statement on...
- Economic Growth (13 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm his latest GDP and GNP forecast for the economy here in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19295/12]
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Private Rented Accommodation (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this issue for discussion. The matter to which I wish to refer is of particular importance to me and the people I represent. There is an...
- Job Creation Measures (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for taking this matter, as I know she and her Department are focused on reforming this area. The Pathways to Work scheme will do much to provide focus and a plan of action...
- Missing Persons (4 speeches)
Jonathan Spollen is 28 years old, six feet tall and from Ireland. He was last seen on 3 February 2012 in Rishikesh in the region of Uttarakhand in northern India. Mr. Spollen works as a writer...
- Milk Quota (4 speeches)
Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for the opportunity to raise the matter here. I have raised it a number of times with the Minister because of its relevance to the industry at present. Irish...
- Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (167 speeches)
Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
- Private Members' Business: Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (17 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Social Welfare Acts and the Pensions Acts 1990 to 2011 and to provide for related matters.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As Minister for Social Protection, I am acutely aware of the needs of the people who depend on social welfare and the harsh economic...