Dáil debates

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Paidir.
• Leaders' Questions (101 speeches)
  The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's investigation into the "Prime Time Investigates" programme on Fr. Kevin Reynolds revealed a shocking systemic failure that resulted in the undermining of a...
• Order of Business (32 speeches, 1 comment)
  It is proposed to take No. 20, statements on Looking Forward to Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January to June 2013; No. 1, Protection of Employees (Temporary...
• EU Presidency: Statements (68 speeches)
  Across the Union, people are gathering today to mark the 62nd anniversary of Robert Schuman's declaration in Paris. It is an important opportunity to step back from the detail of the day-to-day...
• Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: From the Seanad (28 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• 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 Brendan Griffin - the...
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • State Airports (6 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport when he expects to make a decision on the future of Shannon Airport further to the publication of the Booz Report; and if he...
  • Taxi Regulations (6 speeches)
    Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the rationale for the reintroduction of the nine year rule on taxis; the evidence used to determine the effectiveness of this...
  • Public Transport (6 speeches)
    Question 3: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on whether the National Transport Authority licensing regime and the issuing of licences that introduce head to head...
  • Parking Regulations (4 speeches)
    Question 4: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will refuse any application to raise clamping charges in view of the increased pressures already felt by motorists; and if...
  • Rural Transport Services (5 speeches)
    Question 5: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if the National Integrated Rural Transport Committee will be prioritising the integration of the stakeholders and their...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Road Safety Education (5 speeches)
    Question 6: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport his views on proposals to include road safety on the reformed junior certificate cycle; if consideration will be given in this...
  • Sports Strategy (6 speeches)
    Question 7: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if a new sports strategy is being prepared; if this may result in changes to the remit of the Irish Sports Council; and if he...
  • Public Transport (9 speeches)
    Question 8: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the real time passenger information system rolled out by Dublin Bus is sufficiently accurate; his views...
  • Swimming Pool Projects (16 speeches)
    Question 9: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the basis for distributing local authority sporting grants in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23055/12]
  • Tourism Industry (11 speeches)
    Question 10: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to support tourism in the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22788/12]
  • Sale of State Assets (14 speeches)
    Question 11: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in his plans to sell of the State share of Aer Lingus and the conditions he requires to proceed with...
  • Car Parking Charges (1 speech)
    The Deputy's question relates to car parking charges at railway stations in Cork. This is a day-to-day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any role. I have,...
  • Tourism Sector (8 speeches)
    The question relates to the temporary lower 9% VAT rate that applies to a range of services in the tourism and leisure sector, including hotels and restaurants. The initiative is aimed at...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Inter-Country Adoptions (15 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for putting this important issue on the agenda given its urgency. I ask the Minister for Children and the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, who is present, to...
  • Higher Education Grants (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic. This originates in the centralisation of CAO applications which has been flagged for some time but is due to be implemented in September. I...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. My interest in it was born out of the frustration I felt on recently receiving a reply to a parliamentary question confirming there are no...
  • Inquiry into Patient Abuse (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cheann Comhairle as an seans labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. The High Court case settled by Mr. Ronan MacConnoran highlights once again the scandal of what...
• Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (41 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Private Members Business. Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion (Resumed) (24 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Murphy on Tuesday, 8 May 2012: