Dáil debates
Thursday, 5 July 2012
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (69 speeches)
I welcome the fact that Ireland is attempting to re-enter the bond market, albeit in a small way, and I wish the NTMA the very best of success.
- Order of Business (57 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 15, European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 5,...
- Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That, given the importance of the Personal Insolvency Bill 2012 and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the time allowed for contributions by the Minister and spokespersons shall...
- European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (1 speech)
I move amendment No. 1: In page 18, lines 20 and 21, to delete "if the Court is satisfied that" and substitute the following: "if the Court is satisfied that no injustice would be caused to the...
- Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the law relating to insolvency, to amend the Bankruptcy Act 1988, to provide for the establishment and functions of a body to be known as Seirbhís Dócmhainneachta...
- Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (18 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present the Personal Insolvency Bill to the House. This is a significant Bill which provides for comprehensive reform of...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012, and has made no amendments thereto.
- 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) Deputies Sandra McLellan and...
- Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (21 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 to 16 are related and may be discussed together.
- Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (24 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1: In page 18, to delete lines 43 to 45 and substitute the following: "(3) For the removal of doubt, the rights and entitlements in respect of tenure, remuneration and...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Crime Levels (6 speeches)
I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise the issue of crime in Dublin city centre. Dublin has a reputation as a safe, friendly and welcoming city for visitors, and the city...
- Piloting Training (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the Acting Chairman for selecting this important issue. I wish to raise the plight of the Irish trainee pilots in Florida who are experiencing a great deal of...
- Hospital Services (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall. I acknowledge the role of the Friends of Letterkenny General Hospital in raising €500,000 of necessary funds towards a cardiac catheterisation...
- Ambulance Service (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter. It is, without doubt, a very important issue that has an impact on the lives of many thousands of people, not only in the town of...
- Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Microenterprise Loan Fund Bill 2012 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
I ask the Minister for Finance to move the suspension of the House for five minutes.
- Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
- Priority Questions (1 speech)
As the Deputies who tabled Questions Nos. 1 and 2 are not present, we will proceed to Question No. 3 and revert to the earlier questions when the Deputies arrive. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Bank Debt Restructuring (9 speeches)
Question 3: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the expected economic and fiscal impact of the Eurozone bank bailout agreement reached in Brussels on 29 June 2012 and in...
- Bank Debt Restructuring (8 speeches)
Question 1: To ask the Minister for Finance if, building on the Euro Area Summit Statement of 29 June 2012, he will outline his specific objective in the negotiations that will now follow, with...
- Bank Debt Restructuring (6 speeches)
Question 2: To ask the Minister for Finance if in view of the fact that the European Council has agreed in principle to the separation of banking debt from sovereign debt, and agreed in...
- Bank IT Systems (8 speeches)
Question 4: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the handling of the crisis at Ulster Bank following the IT problem which occurred on 19 June 2012; if he is satisfied with the response...
- Tax Reliefs (6 speeches)
Question 5: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline any tax or financial incentives to assist small businesses. [32961/12]
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- National Asset Management Agency (8 speeches)
Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance the timetable he envisages for the National Assets Management Agency redeeming its bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32707/12]
- Financial Transactions Tax (9 speeches)
Question 7: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has carried out a cost-benefit analysis in order to assess the benefits or consequences for Ireland of adopting a European financial...
- Financial Services Regulation (9 speeches)
Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for improving the regulation of licensed money lenders and in particular the high interest rates these lenders may charge; and if he will...
