Dáil debates
Thursday, 24 May 2012
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (108 speeches)
Following the EU meeting yesterday, there seems to be a concerted effort and progress on the part of member states for growth initiatives through project bonds. This is to be welcomed by us all....
- Order of Business (76 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. b12, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No. c12, motion re nomination of Comptroller and Auditor General; No. 12, motion re proposed approval by...
- 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,...
- Nomination of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (12 speeches)
Targaím: Go n-ainmníonn Dáil Éireann Séamus Mac Cárthaigh lena cheapadh ag an Uachtarán mar Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste. I move: That Dáil Éireann nominates Séamus McCarthy for...
- Visit of Chinese Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation from the People's...
- Nomination of Comptroller and Auditor General: Motion (Resumed) (3 speeches)
Thairg an tAire Airgeadais an tairiscint seo a leanas inniu, 24 Bealtaine 2012:
- Passenger Name Records: Motion (5 speeches)
I move: 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 of the area of...
- Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (54 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Electricity Regulation (Carbon Revenue Levy) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999 to provide for the final levy period in respect of which the carbon revenue levy is payable and to provide for related matters.
- Electricity Regulation (Carbon Revenue Levy) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second and Subsequent Stages (22 speeches, 1 comment)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to present the Electricity Regulation (Carbon Revenue Levy) (Amendment) Bill 2012 for consideration by the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Closed Circuit Television Systems (5 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing me to raise this issue which, unlike many of the issues that are raised in this House, creates no resource implications nor is there any seeking...
- Future of National Library (4 speeches)
I am glad of this opportunity to raise this matter with the Minister of State. It arises on foot of the resignation from the board of the National Library of Professor Diarmaid Ferriter, as...
- Human Rights Issues (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for providing me with the opportunity to raise this issue. The campaign in Libya was originally driven by the former French President, Mr. Sarkozy, to boost his...
- Schools Building Projects (8 speeches)
I thank the Minister for being present to deal with this important issue of the school building project for Scoil Bhríde in Portlaoise. As the Minister will be aware, Portlaoise is the fastest...
- Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Higher Education Grants (18 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects to receive proposals from the Capital Asset Test implementation group regarding higher education grants; and if he will...
- School Uniforms (10 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the introduction of measures to reduce the financial burden on parents when paying for school uniforms...
- Literacy Levels (4 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the analysis he or his officials have done in response to the 2010 PISA results, which revealed a dramatic fall in educational standards...
- Departmental Agencies (6 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of FÁS; if he will provide a timeline for the establishment of SOLAS; the progress made to date in establishing...
- Expenditure Reviews (4 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to implement an internal review of the State's education sector in an effort to improve efficiency and secure savings from a...
- Estimates for Public Services 2012: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of Vote 31 - Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2012.
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Third Level Courses (13 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken to ensure that there are sufficient numbers of graduates with the necessary skills to work in the financial...
- Special Educational Needs (9 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that in the review of the school funding due to be carried out by the National Council for Special Education that no...
- School Accommodation (13 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposal to provide additional permanent accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; if...
- Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether his Department's five year building plan is discriminatory against second level Gaelscoileanna. [25775/12]
- Religious and Sexual Discrimination (6 speeches)
Question 10: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when amendments will be made to Section 37 of the Employment Equality Act, in order to remove discrimination towards gay and lesbian...
- Pupil-Teacher Ratios (10 speeches)
Question 11: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review his policy on the staffing ratios of small rural schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25722/12]
