Dáil debates

Thursday, 19 April 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (82 speeches)
  I have just learned of the sad passing of Mr. Paul Barry who worked in Leinster House for many years. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I convey our sympathy and sorrow to Paul's family. He...
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 4, Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty and Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed);...
• 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 Seán Ó Fearghaíl -...
• Private Members' Business. Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (67 speeches)
  Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • State Examinations (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for debate. The issue I raise, while simple, is very important to those who are or, as the case may be, not at the receiving end of it. I...
• Estimates for Public Services 2012: Message from Select Committee. (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee of the Department of the Taoiseach has completed its consideration of Votes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for the year ending 31 December 2012.
• Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this extremely important issue. It is very important given that yesterday was the final day for receipt of appeals from the small schools...
  • Fuel Prices (4 speeches)
    Commuters, small businesses, hauliers, farmers and families are now are being screwed by the rise in fuel prices for diesel, petrol and home heating oil. The cost of filling an average car is...
  • Water Services (6 speeches)
    I accept the assurances given this morning by the Tánaiste that it is his and the Labour Party's intention to retain the new water company that is due to be established in public ownership....
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Teachers' Remuneration (6 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will be seeking to ensure that all teachers' allowances are protected under the review of allowances for public servants; his...
  • Educational Disadvantage (13 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his stated support of children from disadvantaged backgrounds having access to a full and inclusive education, if he will...
  • Educational Disadvantage (10 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all DEIS band 1 and DEIS band 2 schools will retain their legacy posts in September as promised this year; and the reason a number of...
  • Special Educational Needs (6 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the fact that parents at schools (details supplied) in County Wexford are to be reviewed again shortly by the National...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs (11 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants employed at the end of September 2011; the number employed at the end of December 2011; the...
  • School Staffing (2 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and or his Department have studied variations in class size throughout the country; if particular regions are...
  • Irish Language (6 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the an Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas maidir leis an tionchar a bheidh ag ciorruithe oideachais ar chumas an Rialtais a chuid riachtanas faoin...
  • University Status (11 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills since the publication of the criteria for technological university status, the steps he has taken to develop the heads of a Bill that...
  • Third Level Staff (9 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he intends to reduce the pay of those university presidents who continue to earn more than the €200,000 public sector pay cap...
  • School Enrolments (10 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on his Department's student projections that show student numbers at second level will rise significantly from today's total...
  • School Staffing (7 speeches)
    Question 12: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in Dublin 1 will lose three teacher posts in September despite the promise that DEIS band...
  • Teachers' Remuneration (8 speeches)
    Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the cap on academic qualifications allowances introduced in December's budget is contrary to his stated commitment to developing a...
  • Educational Resources (6 speeches)
    Question 14: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his reason for carrying out a pilot inventory of educational resources in just four to six provincial towns; and if he will make a...
• Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (45 speeches)
  Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."